CABO

What CABO does

Cabo S.r.l. is an Italian privately-held manufacturer of industrial mixing equipment, headquartered in a 4,000 sqm facility in Paderno Dugnano (Milan), Italy. The company originated as the Canfari Roberto precision machining workshop founded in 1948 and was incorporated as Cabo srl in 1990 by Luigi Canfari and Daniela Bocus; a third generational transition occurred in 2021. Following a 2003 patent acquisition, the Cabo Color division was created and mixer production for paints and coatings became the companys core business.

The product portfolio is centered on two proprietary technology platforms: bi-directional automatic gyroscopic mixers (Arcobaleno patent, 2004) for closed-container mixing, and the Autostirrer immersion mixer line for open-container high-viscosity products. The range spans automatic and semi-automatic configurations across the 490 and 410 series, the specialized MultiSpeed INK for small high-viscosity containers, integrated semi-automatic mixing lines, manual tintometers, and custom industrial automation solutions. All manufacturing is conducted in Italy under a Made-in-Italy positioning.

Cabo sells direct to industrial buyers in six use-case segments: paint and varnish manufacturers, the ink industry, automotive refinish, chemical manufacturers, cosmetics, and plasters/coatings. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; lead generation runs through a multilingual website (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish), social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), and contact forms, with global sales and service support claimed. The company is family-owned with no institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds disclosed, and share capital of €50,000 indicates a small-cap private limited company.

Name

CABO

Legal name

Cabo S.r.l.

Website

https://cabocolor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cabo S.r.l. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of industrial gyroscopic and immersion mixers for paint, coating, ink, chemical, automotive refinish, and cosmetics producers, selling direct with global service support from its Paderno Dugnano facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mixing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Industrial mixing equipment
• Gyroscopic mixers
• Immersion mixers
• Paint mixing machines
• Coatings manufacturing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderno Dugnano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Mixing Equipment Sales: Direct sales of gyroscopic mixers, immersion mixers, and industrial automation solutions to paint, coating, ink, chemical, automotive refinish, and cosmetics industries. Equipment is sold as complete machines with various automation levels (semi-automatic to fully automatic).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cabo S.r.l. manufactures and sells industrial mixing equipment, including automatic and semi-automatic gyroscopic mixers and immersion mixers, for the paint, coating, ink, automotive refinish, chemical, and cosmetics industries. The company also offers manual tintometers for color dispensing, semi-automatic integrated mixing lines, and custom industrial automation solutions. All equipment is produced at its 4,000 sqm facility in Paderno Dugnano (Milan), Italy.

Product overview

Cabo S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of industrial mixing equipment, operating under the Cabo Color brand. The product portfolio centers on gyroscopic mixers (automatic and semi-automatic models) and immersion mixers for the paint, coating, ink, automotive refinish, chemical, and cosmetics industries. The gyroscopic mixer line includes the 490 series (490 L, 490 P, 490 S, Arcobaleno) for containers up to 490-500mm, the compact 410 series (Mixspeed 410, Mixeco 410, Mixman 410) for space-constrained environments, and specialized models like MultiSpeed INK for small high-viscosity containers. Immersion mixers (Autostirrer Frontale and Laterale) work with open containers for high-viscosity products. Supporting products include manual tintometers for color dispensing and semi-automatic mixing lines. The company also offers custom industrial automation solutions. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy according to Made in Italy quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer 490 L Automatic gyroscopic mixer designed for conveyor line operation with roller conveyor compatibility. Features fixed lower plate and automatic basket clamping for containers up to 490mm height. Used by paint and coating manufacturers for high-viscosity mixing in closed containers.
• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer 490 P Automatic gyroscopic mixer with removable lower plate for easy container positioning. Part of the 490 series for containers up to 490mm height.
• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer 490 S Automatic gyroscopic mixer with shutter door access and hinged lid for easy maintenance. Designed for containers up to 490mm height.
• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer Arcobaleno First bi-directional automatic gyroscopic mixer, developed in 2004 with patent protection. Features bidirectional basket rotation during mixing cycle and accepts containers up to 500mm height.
• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer Mixspeed 410 Compact automatic gyroscopic mixer in the 410 series, designed for minimal footprint while maintaining mixing performance. For containers up to 410mm height.
• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer MultiSpeed Automatic gyroscopic mixer designed for containers up to 490mm height with variable speed capabilities.
• Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer MultiSpeed INK Compact automatic gyroscopic mixer with small basket for high-viscosity products in small containers. Achieves higher speeds than standard models due to smaller basket size. For containers up to 270mm height and 4.5kg weight.
• Semi-Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer Minimix Semi-automatic gyroscopic mixer for small containers with manual basket clamping via integrated handle. Operator manually sets mixing speed. For containers up to 250mm height and 10kg weight.
• Semi-Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer Mixeco 410 Semi-automatic gyroscopic mixer with removable handle for manual basket clamping. Compact 410 series design for minimal footprint.
• Semi-Automatic Gyroscopic Mixer Mixman 410 Semi-automatic gyroscopic mixer in compact 410 series with manual basket clamping through removable handle.
• Immersion Mixer Autostirrer Frontale Front-loading immersion mixer for high-viscosity products and repetitive colors. Features double sliding front door for container insertion and maintenance. Works with open containers. Can store up to 30 mixing programs. Maximum container height 430mm, weight 40kg.
• Immersion Mixer Autostirrer Laterale Side-loading immersion mixer where containers enter via lateral roller conveyor. Front access for impeller changes and maintenance. Designed for high-viscosity products with open container operation.
• Manual Tintometer Manual dispensing tintometer for professionals offering complete and customized color service. Features 16/20/24 canisters, 2/5Y maximum dispensing, metric/American ounce options. Includes automatic 10-minute mixing cycle every 6 hours.
• Industrial Automation Solutions Fully customized industrial automation solutions including study, design, and implementation of systems to increase productivity and optimize time and resources for manufacturing clients.
• Semi-Automatic Mixing Line Integrated mixing line solution combining semi-automatic mixers with roller conveyors for cans or balls, suitable for various customer requirements through product range modularity.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Bühler is a Swiss-based global industrial machinery group with significant presence in wet-milling and mixing equipment for paints and coatings. A much larger incumbent with broader portfolio and global service network versus Cabo's niche specialization.
• Netzsch: Netzsch is a large German industrial machinery group whose pumps and systems division includes mixing and dispersion equipment for paints, coatings, and chemicals. A much larger incumbent competing with Cabo in industrial-scale paint/coating mixing applications.
• IKA-Werke: IKA is a German manufacturer of laboratory and industrial mixing, stirring, and processing equipment. While broader in scope than Cabo (including lab and pharma), its industrial mixing line directly competes in the same chemical and coatings end-markets.

Direct peers

• FrymaKoruma (ProXES): ProXES (parent of FrymaKoruma) manufactures industrial mixing, homogenization, and wet-milling equipment, with deep specialization in paints, coatings, and chemicals. Directly comparable to Cabo's gyroscopic and immersion mixing product lines for paint and chemical customers.
• Ross Mixers (Charles Ross & Son): Charles Ross & Son is a US-based industrial mixer manufacturer with a comprehensive range of mixers, blenders, and dispersers for paints, coatings, inks, and chemicals. Highly comparable product portfolio and target customer base to Cabo.
• Silverson Machines: Silverson is a UK-based manufacturer of high-shear industrial mixers widely used in paints, coatings, inks, cosmetics, and chemicals. Comparable to Cabo in target verticals and B2B industrial equipment model, with a different but overlapping mixing technology approach.
• VMI: VMI is a French manufacturer of industrial mixing equipment for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food. Highly comparable to Cabo as both specialize in precision mixing machinery for viscous and high-value formulations with similar B2B industrial sales models.
• Hockmeyer Equipment: Hockmeyer is a US manufacturer of industrial mixing, milling, and dispersion equipment for paints, coatings, inks, and adhesives. Directly comparable product application and target customer base to Cabo's mixer offerings.

Emerging players

• SIEHE Group: SIEHE Group is a Chinese manufacturer of industrial mixing, dispersing, and reaction equipment for chemicals, coatings, and inks. Comparable product application as Cabo, with a more cost-competitive positioning in international markets.

Regional players

• INOXPA: INOXPA is a Spanish manufacturer of sanitary and industrial mixing equipment for food, cosmetics, and chemical applications. Comparable as a regional European competitor with overlapping product categories, though with stronger presence in sanitary/stainless applications than Cabo's paint-focused portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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