What Cimbali Group does

Cimbali Group S.p.A. is an Italian, family-controlled manufacturer of professional espresso machines, coffee grinders, and milk-based beverage systems, founded in 1912 and headquartered in Binasco (Milan). The group operates a multi-brand portfolio — LaCimbali (the founding brand), Faema (acquired 1995), Casadio (2005), Slayer (2017), and Keber (2019) — providing coverage across mass-market, premium, specialty, and grinder segments of the professional coffee-equipment market. Product platforms combine electromechanical espresso systems with low-speed conical-burr grinders featuring integrated load-cell grind-by-weight dosing, and the group is anchored by a cultural and training layer through MUMAC, the world's largest professional coffee machine museum, and the MUMAC Academy for baristas.

The business model is hardware-centric: revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of professional coffee equipment to HoReCa operators (hotels, restaurants, cafés) and specialty coffee professionals, distributed via a network of more than 700 distributors spanning over 100 countries. Manufacturing is concentrated across five production sites — two in Italy (Binasco and Cappella Cantone), one in Dolo (Venice) for Keber grinders, and one in Renton (Seattle) for the Slayer brand — with combined output exceeding 200 coffee machines per day. Direct-to-customer engagement is limited but growing, centred on the Milan flagship store and event-led demand generation such as the Grind Chronicles immersive grinding experience. The company invests more than 5% of sales in research and development and employs over 900 people across 19 nationalities, indicating a craft- and engineering-intensive operating model.

Customer segmentation spans three tiers: independent specialty baristas seeking premium, design-led espresso tools; large international HoReCa chains requiring scalable, consistent equipment supported globally; and mid-market specialty operators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B, channel-driven distribution model rather than direct-to-consumer transparency. Service, training, parts, and museum/academy content form a complementary ecosystem that supports retention and brand equity rather than a separately monetised recurring revenue stream. The privately held group has financed growth through reinvested earnings and a continuous series of brand acquisitions, with the most recent strategic move being a March 2026 partnership with Italian grinder specialist Mazzer.

Name

Cimbali Group

Legal name

Cimbali Group S.p.A.

Website

https://cimbaligroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Espresso Equipment

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Professional espresso machines
• Commercial coffee grinders
• Milk-based beverage systems
• Specialty coffee equipment
• HoReCa coffee solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Binasco (Milan)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Coffee Equipment Sales: Sale of professional espresso machines, coffee grinders, and related equipment through multiple brands (LaCimbali, Faema, Casadio, Slayer)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cimbali Group designs, manufactures, and sells professional espresso machines, coffee grinders, and milk-based beverage equipment through multiple premium brands (LaCimbali, Faema, Casadio, Slayer, Keber). The group also operates the MUMAC museum and MUMAC Academy as cultural and training extensions of the equipment business, with distribution spanning more than 100 countries through 700+ resellers.

Product overview

Cimbali Group operates as a multi-brand portfolio company offering professional espresso machines, coffee grinders, and related equipment. The company controls four main product brands: LaCimbali (core brand), Faema, Casadio, and Slayer (acquired 2017), along with Keber grinders (acquired 2019). The portfolio also includes complementary services through MUMAC (coffee machine museum) and MUMAC Academy (professional training). Most recently, a strategic partnership with Mazzer resulted in the co-developed Mazzer x Slayer grinder, bringing together Slayer's specialty coffee expertise with Mazzer's grinding specialization. Production occurs across five facilities in Italy (Binasco, Cappella Cantone, Dolo) and the US (Renton, Seattle), with a distribution network spanning 100+ countries and 700 distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LaCimbali Professional Espresso Machines Main brand of professional espresso machines under Cimbali Group, featuring design-focused equipment combining functionality with Italian aesthetics, targeted at HoReCa professionals.
• Faema Professional Espresso Machines Historic Italian espresso machine brand acquired in 1995, targeting professionals who view coffee as an art form and value experimentation.
• Casadio Coffee Equipment Historic Bologna-based company acquired in 2005, specializing in professional coffee equipment and grinders known for solidity, ingenuity, flexibility, and performance since 1950.
• Slayer Espresso Machines American specialty coffee espresso machine brand acquired in 2017, based in Renton (Seattle), producing high-end equipment for the specialty coffee market.
• Mazzer x Slayer Professional Grinder Professional low-speed grind-by-weight coffee grinder co-developed with Mazzer, featuring an integrated load cell and 69mm conical burrs, designed for medium-to-high volume coffee shops optimizing workflow in the specialty coffee segment.
• MUMAC Academy Training Training and meeting academy for coffee professionals and enthusiasts, offering theoretical and practical courses on coffee preparation and tasting techniques, supporting the group's equipment customers with skills development.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MazzercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026Strategic partnership announced March 27, 2026 between Cimbali Group and Mazzer, two historic Italian espresso industry leaders. The partnership combines Cimbali Group's extraction expertise with Mazzer's specialization in grinding. First product is Mazzer x Slayer grind-by-weight professional grinder with 69mm conical burrs, launching at London Coffee Festival 2026. Partnership aims to generate synergies, commercial developments, and product innovation for HoReCa professionals from independent baristas to large international chains.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Marzocco: La Marzocco is an Italian manufacturer of premium professional espresso machines, founded in 1927 and based in Scarperia (Florence). It is one of the most direct competitors to Cimbali Group's LaCimbali and Slayer brands in the specialty coffee HoReCa segment, particularly for high-end independent baristas and specialty chains.
• Rancilio Group: Rancilio Group is an Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines and coffee grinders, operating through the Rancilio and Egro brands. It is a direct peer to Cimbali Group in the professional espresso equipment market, serving HoReCa customers with a comparable multi-brand portfolio strategy.
• Nuova Simonelli: Nuova Simonelli is an Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines and grinders, headquartered in Belforte del Chienti. It is a direct peer to Cimbali Group across espresso machines and grinders, serving HoReCa professionals with comparable Italian-made equipment and competing across both traditional and specialty coffee channels.
• Sanremo Coffee Machines: Sanremo Coffee Machines is an Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines, founded in 1969 and based in San Vendemiano. It is a direct peer to Cimbali Group in the HoReCa espresso segment, with comparable Italian-designed equipment targeting independent baristas and specialty coffee professionals.
• Mahlkönig: Mahlkönig is a German manufacturer of professional coffee grinders, known for high-performance equipment used in specialty coffee shops. It is a direct peer to Cimbali Group's Casadio and Keber brands in the grinder category and recently signed a strategic partnership with Cimbali Group in 2026, blurring the competitive boundary.

Emerging players

• Lelit: Lelit is an Italian manufacturer of prosumer and small-commercial espresso machines and grinders. It is an emerging peer competing with Cimbali Group in the prosumer and home-barista segment adjacent to professional HoReCa buyers.
• ECM (Espresso Company Machines): ECM is a German manufacturer of high-end prosumer and small-format commercial espresso machines. It is an emerging peer competing with Cimbali Group in the specialty coffee and prosumer segment, particularly among independent baristas and smaller cafés seeking premium equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Breville Group: Breville Group is an Australian-listed consumer appliance company with significant presence in home and prosumer espresso machines under the Breville and Sage brands. It is a broad incumbent competing with Cimbali Group at the prosumer and small-format professional end of the coffee equipment market.
• De'Longhi Group: De'Longhi Group is a large Italian-based appliance manufacturer with a significant presence in home and prosumer espresso machines under the De'Longhi and La Specialista brands. While primarily consumer-focused, its scale, distribution, and brand overlap with professional coffee equipment make it a broad incumbent that competes with Cimbali Group at the prosumer/premium end of the market.
• Jura Elektroapparate: Jura is a Swiss manufacturer of premium super-automatic espresso machines, primarily serving offices, hotels, and prosumer segments. It is a broad incumbent in the professional and prosumer coffee equipment market, overlapping with Cimbali Group's offering in workplace, hotel, and small-format HoReCa environments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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