What Emmedi Inox does

Emmedi Inox Srl is an Italian private limited company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Fano (Pesaro e Urbino), manufacturing stainless steel AISI 304 austenitic semifinished products for professional food-service environments. The company's core products include refrigerated and neutral bar counters, ice-cream and gelato counters (including pozzetti and event-specific units such as "La Botte"), design display cases, professional refrigerators (the fiftHY line), built-in cells, built-in tanks (the Taurus refrigerated tank), work benches, and the 2024-launched mobile Caffè Station and Cocktail Station for banqueting and catering. Technology is centered on combining traditional stainless steel craftsmanship with refrigeration integration and "Digitalizzazione 4.0" — embedded digital panels enabling remote on/off and temperature control via mobile devices. The company also operates Samutec, an internal division focused on sheet metal processing for the food service and gastronomy sector, and partners with Modulo Inox for custom spare part production.

The company sells through a direct sales-led model targeting four primary Ho.Re.Ca. verticals: bars, gelaterias, pasticcerias (pastry shops), and gastronomie (delicatessens). Distribution is direct domestically across Italy with 10 production facilities nationwide, and the firm exports internationally with a recent grant-funded push into the Balkans. Go-to-market is supported by a content-marketing blog, Facebook and Instagram presence, email newsletter, and trade-show participation at Host Milano and SIGEP. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, customer logos are not published, and the firm operates without external private equity or venture capital — only a 2021 public grant from Regione Marche under the POR MARCHE FESR 2014-2020 program.

Name

Emmedi Inox

Legal name

Emmedi Inox Srl

Website

https://emmedi-inox.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Emmedi Inox is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1994 and based in Fano, producing AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel semifinished products — bar counters, gelato counters, display cases, professional refrigerators, and mobile catering stations — for Ho.Re.Ca. operators including bars, gelaterias, pasticcerias, and gastronomies across Italy and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Semifinished Products: Production and sale of stainless steel AISI 304 semifinished products for bar, gastronomy, pastry, and gelato professional environments. Products include refrigerated and neutral counters, display cases, built-in cells, and custom solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emmedi Inox manufactures custom and standard stainless steel AISI 304 austenitic semi-finished products for Ho.Re.Ca. environments (bars, gelaterias, pasticceries, gastronomies). The product portfolio includes refrigerated and neutral bar counters, ice cream counters, work benches, design display cases, professional refrigerators, built-in cells, and built-in tanks, along with customization services using hi-tech carbon fiber finishes.

Product overview

Emmedi Inox is a leading Italian manufacturer of semi-finished stainless steel products (semilavorati in acciaio inox AISI 304 austenitic) for professional food service environments. The product portfolio includes bar counters (Banconi bar), coffee and cocktail stations (Caffè Station, Cocktail Station), ice cream counters (Bancone gelato, La Botte), work benches (Banco da lavoro), design display cases (Vetrine design), professional refrigerators (Frigo professionali including fiftHY line), built-in cells (Celle da incasso), built-in tanks (Vasche da incasso including Taurus), and customization options with carbon fiber finishes. The company offers both standard and custom-made solutions, refrigerated and neutral variants, with 10 production facilities in Italy and international exports. Add-on modules include 4.0 digitalization with remote monitoring capability and spare parts/assistance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samutec: Specialized division within Emmedi Inox focused on sheet metal processing (lavorazioni delle lamiere) for restaurant and gastronomy sectors. Downloadable presentation available on the Emmedi Inox website.

Products and services

• Banconi bar (Bar Counters) Stainless steel bar counters for professional food service environments, available in refrigerated or neutral versions with customizable dimensions and finishes. The stainless steel AISI 304 austenitic construction ensures durability, hygiene, and resistance.
• Caffè Station (Mobile Coffee Counter) Mobile coffee counter on wheels, robust and maneuverable, designed for banqueting and catering, suitable for indoor and outdoor service, fairs and events.
• Cocktail Station (Mobile Cocktail Counter) Mobile cocktail counter on wheels, designed for banqueting and catering, suitable for indoor and outdoor service, fairs and events.
• Bancone gelato (Ice Cream Counter) Ice cream counter with wells (pozzetti) for gelato or granite, available with display case option, designed to integrate with any furniture solution.
• La Botte – banco gelato (Event Ice Cream Counter) Ice cream counter designed for external events such as ceremonies and street food, or for in-house events within an establishment.
• Banco da lavoro (Work Bench) Work bench designed with easy cleaning in mind, featuring carefully shaped edges and rounded internal corners to provide a safe and hygienic work surface.
• Vetrine design (Design Display Cases) Design display cases including the Frame model, offering a balance between capacity and display effectiveness for traditional showcases.
• Frigo professionali (Professional Refrigerators – fiftHY line) Professional refrigerators with a marked 1950s-inspired aesthetic, suitable for storing wine and gastronomic products, including the fiftHY line.
• Celle da incasso (Built-in Refrigeration Cells) Built-in cells for bars using high-quality materials and accurate workmanship to guarantee perfect and long-lasting durability.
• Vasche da incasso (Built-in Tanks – Taurus) Built-in tanks including the Taurus refrigerated tank, which can be inserted into neutral or customized furniture in the under-counter area.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Modulo InoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationModulo Inox is a key strategic partner specializing in the production of doors, drawers, and accessories for bar, gelateria, and gastronomy. They collaborate on custom spare parts production, maintaining the same quality and precision as original products. The partnership enables Emmedi to offer tailor-made solutions and maintain product performance and aesthetics over time.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISA S.p.A. Italian-headquartered manufacturer of professional refrigeration, gelato display cabinets and bar counters. Directly comparable to Emmedi Inox as a fellow Italian producer of stainless steel refrigerated display and storage equipment for gelaterias, pasticcerias and Ho.Re.Ca.
• Brema Group: Italian-based manufacturer of ice makers and commercial refrigeration. Adjacent product overlap with Emmedi's refrigeration-integrated counters and built-in cells, sharing the Italian OEM heritage and Ho.Re.Ca. channel.
• Tefcold: European commercial refrigeration brand offering display counters, upright refrigerators and stainless steel units for professional kitchens and bars. Comparable in product category and channel (B2B Ho.Re.Ca.), though broader catalogue-driven model.
• Coldline S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of professional stainless steel refrigeration and food service equipment, including refrigerated counters and display cases. Strong product overlap and shared Italian craftsmanship positioning with Emmedi.
• Williams Refrigeration: UK-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer serving bars, restaurants and foodservice operators. Comparable product overlap (refrigerated counters, display units) and similar Ho.Re.Ca. customer base.
• Tecnodom S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of stainless steel professional refrigeration, counters and display cases for bars, restaurants and gelaterias. Closely comparable in product mix, Italian craftsmanship positioning, and target Ho.Re.Ca. customer base.

Regional players

• Frilixa: UK-manufactured commercial refrigeration and display units for hospitality operators. Comparable product mix and end-customers but primarily serves the UK market rather than Italy/Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Hoshizaki Europe: Major commercial refrigeration and ice-making equipment manufacturer with strong European presence. Comparable through its commercial refrigeration and professional kitchen equipment lines that overlap with Emmedi's Frigo professionali and built-in cell products.
• Ali Group: One of the largest global manufacturers of commercial food service equipment, including refrigeration, bar/counter equipment and custom stainless steel fabrication. Overlaps with Emmedi's product portfolio but operates at industrial scale across many segments.

Emerging players

• Roller Grill: French manufacturer of professional kitchen and food service equipment, including display units and stainless steel fabrication. Comparable in segment (Ho.Re.Ca. equipment) with partial geographic overlap in southern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emmedi-inox

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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