Ilpra

Industrial Packaging Machineryilpra.com

ILPRA is an Italian industrial packaging machinery manufacturer (founded 1955) selling tray sealers, thermoformers, fill seal machines and end-of-line systems primarily to food, medical and cosmetics producers across 100+ countries.

Company typePublic
Founded1955
HeadquartersMortara, Italy
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Ilpra does

ILPRA S.p.A. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery headquartered in Mortara, Italy, founded in 1955 and listed on AIM Italia (ticker: ILPA) since February 2019. Its product portfolio covers five core categories — Foodpack tray sealers, Fill-Seal pot fillers, Formpack thermoformers, automatic form fill seal machines, and end-of-line picking and palletization systems — alongside a patented ProGas technology (held since 2012) that reduces gas consumption and waste in modified atmosphere packaging. The Group serves primarily food, medical, cosmetics and non-food manufacturers, and has extended into adjacent verticals via acquisitions such as Gelmini (cheese processing, 2025) and IDM Automation (cosmetics automation, 2023).

Ilpra firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Ilpra
Legal name: Ilpra spa
Website: https://ilpra.com
Company type: Public
Founded year: 1955
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: ILPRA is an Italian industrial packaging machinery manufacturer (founded 1955) selling tray sealers, thermoformers, fill seal machines and end-of-line systems primarily to food, medical and cosmetics producers across 100+ countries.
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Ilpra industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Packaging Machinery
NAICS: Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
SIC: General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
akta.pro primary industry: Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)
akta.pro secondary industries: Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

Packaging machinery
Tray sealers
Thermoforming machines
Form fill seal
Modified atmosphere packaging

Where Ilpra is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Mortara
HQ country: Italy
HQ region: Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

Ilpra business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Packaging Machinery Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of complete packaging machines including tray sealers, thermoformers, fill sealers, form fill seal machines, and end-of-line packaging equipment for food, medical, cosmetic and non-food sectors
Aftermarket Services: Technical support, installation, maintenance and after-sales service for ILPRA machines

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Multi-year contract	Custom machinery solutions

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Ilpra product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ILPRA designs and manufactures complete industrial packaging machines for the food, medical, cosmetic and non-food sectors. Its portfolio includes tray sealers, fill-seal pot fillers, thermoformers, form fill seal machines, and end-of-line picking and palletization systems. The company also offers the patented ProGas technology for Modified Atmosphere Packaging and supports customers with after-sales service through 11 international subsidiaries.

Product overview

ILPRA designs and manufactures complete packaging machines for food, medical, cosmetic and non-food sectors. The product portfolio includes five core machine categories: Foodpack Traysealers (semi-automatic to in-line tray sealing), Fill-Seal Pot Fillers (rotary and in-line filling/sealing), Formpack Thermoformers (compact and customisable thermoforming), Form Fill Seal Machines (automatic cup packaging), and End of Line Machinery (picking and palletization). The company also offers the ProGas patented technology for reduced gas consumption. All products are supported through a global network with 11 international subsidiaries. Founded in 1955, ILPRA operates as part of ILPRA Group with over 16,000 machines installed worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Foodpack Traysealers Tray sealing machines for food packaging, available in semi-automatic, automatic, and in-line configurations, used by food manufacturers for fresh and processed food packaging.
Fill-Seal Pot Fillers Rotary and in-line fill sealing machines for yogurt cups and similar containers with hygienic dosing and sealing, primarily for dairy and dessert producers.
Formpack Thermoformers Thermoforming machines in compact and customisable configurations for creating thermoformed packaging with secure sealing, for food and medical sectors.
Form Fill Seal Machines Automatic form fill seal machines for producing thermoformed multipack cups, particularly used in dairy and dessert packaging operations.
End of Line Machinery Secondary packaging machinery including picking and palletization systems for automated end-of-line operations, used by industrial packaging customers.
ProGas Technology Patented Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology that reduces gas use and waste while increasing machine productivity, integrated into ILPRA packaging machines.

Quantifiable outcome

Reduced gas use and waste through ProGas technology
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use Ilpra

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Ilpra technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Ilpra partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Chef RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Chef Robotics and ILPRA partnered to deliver AI-enabled meal assembly and packaging automation solutions for food manufacturers, addressing challenges like labor shortages and high-mix production demands. The partnership combines Chef's robotics expertise with ILPRA's packaging technology, enabling scalable and flexible production processes.
ILPRA Middle East Dwc-llccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2025Commercial subsidiary in Dubai centralizing management of Middle East market sales
Mosaiko Holding S.R.L.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Joint venture between ILPRA and Mosaiko Holding S.R.L. for strategic business development
IDM AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationIDM Automation operates as part of ILPRA Group, specializing in intelligent automation solutions for the cosmetics industry. The company uses technologies such as machine vision, advanced sensors, and collaborative robots for cosmetic factory automation.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Ilpra competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

GEA Group: German-listed global engineering group with significant packaging and food processing machinery operations, including filling/sealing for dairy and processed food. Larger, more diversified incumbent serving similar end markets as ILPRA.
Sealed Air Corporation: US-listed global packaging solutions provider with significant food packaging equipment and materials. Larger incumbent competing in MAP and food packaging with proprietary consumables model.
Coesia Group: Italian-owned industrial packaging group with multiple packaging machinery brands. Italian peer in same geography, with broader portfolio (cigarette, personal care, food) competing in select ILPRA target verticals.

Direct peers

ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate offering tray sealing, form fill seal, and end-of-line equipment across food and beverage. Comparable product range to ILPRA with stronger North American footprint, making it a primary competitive benchmark.
Ishida Co. Japanese packaging machinery specialist in tray sealers, weighing, and inspection systems for food and snacks. Comparable product portfolio targeting overlapping food manufacturer customers with strong Asia-Pacific presence.
MULTIVAC: German-based global leader in packaging machinery, particularly tray sealers and thermoformers, serving food, medical and industrial markets. Direct competitor to ILPRA in tray sealing and thermoforming with broader product portfolio and global scale.
Cavanna Packaging Group: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in flow wrapping and cartoning for confectionery and food. Same Italian origin, comparable mid-cap scale, and overlapping presence in Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers' Association (UCIMA).
Ulma Packaging: Spanish packaging machinery manufacturer offering flow pack, tray seal, and thermoforming solutions for food. Direct peer in similar mid-market size and European footprint, competing for similar customers in fresh/food packaging.
Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German packaging machinery manufacturer offering form fill seal, tray sealing, and processing equipment for food and pharma. Direct competitor with similar technology positioning and global installed base.

Emerging players

VC999 Packaging Systems: Swiss-based mid-sized specialist in tray sealing, thermoforming and vacuum packaging machines for food and medical markets. Closest comparable mid-market competitor to ILPRA in tray sealing and MAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Ilpra financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Ilpra leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Ilpra subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries17 records

Ilpra funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Ilpra M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ilpra

What does Ilpra do?

Is Ilpra a public or private company?

Ilpra is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Ilpra founded?

Ilpra was founded in 1955. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Ilpra based?

Ilpra is headquartered in Mortara, Italy, in the Europe region.

How does Ilpra make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Packaging Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Services.

Who are Ilpra's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are GEA Group, Sealed Air Corporation and Coesia Group. Direct peers are ProMach, Ishida Co., MULTIVAC, Cavanna Packaging Group, Ulma Packaging and Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology). VC999 Packaging Systems is listed as an emerging player.

Does Ilpra have an API?

No public API is recorded for Ilpra.

What industry is Ilpra in?

Ilpra's product category is Industrial Packaging Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAL, Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid). Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 3560.