EXECUTIVE-CANDY

What EXECUTIVE-CANDY does

Executive Candy (legal entity EXECUTIVE S.r.l.) is an Italian privately held industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Pagazzano (Bergamo), Italy, specializing in confectionery processing equipment. The company designs and supplies complete turnkey production lines as well as standalone machines for industrial confectionery manufacturers producing hard candies, toffees, soft and chewy candies, gum (chewing and bubble), lollipops, and deposited candies, in both sugar and sugar-free formulations. Core technologies include coil-type and mix-flow cooking systems, single and co-extrusion, rotary and chain forming, the proprietary Duplex machine that combines rotary and chain forming in one unit, continuous pulling, stabilization belts, cooling drums and tunnels, and PLC-based process control with food-grade stainless steel construction. The product portfolio spans weighing and dissolving units through final calibrating and sorting, with line capacities ranging from 300 kg/h to over 5,000 kg/h.

The company's business model is project-based capital equipment sales sold exclusively through a global network of authorized distributors and sales representatives covering more than 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue streams including standalone equipment sales, complete processing line contracts, and remote customer support services. The firm employs approximately 11 people, operates a 700 sqm in-house laboratory for customer trials and product development, and reports over 3,500 installed machines operating worldwide. Marketing is concentrated on industry trade shows, notably Interpack, alongside direct engagement through its distributor channel and a registered-customer download portal.

Executive Candy is privately held with no external funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public listing. Recent milestones include participation at Interpack 2023, receipt of the Confindustria Bergamo Excellence at Work award in 2025, and confirmed participation at Interpack 2026. The company is operated independently and self-sustaining, having grown organically over more than four decades.

Name

EXECUTIVE-CANDY

Legal name

EXECUTIVE S.r.l.

Website

https://executive-candy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Executive Candy (EXECUTIVE S.r.l.) is an Italian privately held manufacturer founded in 1980 that designs and sells complete turnkey confectionery processing lines and standalone equipment, including cooking, extrusion, and forming systems, to industrial hard candy, toffee, chewy, gum, and lollipop manufacturers worldwide through a 40+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Confectionery Processing Equipment

NAICS

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Confectionery Manufacturing (Chocolate, Candy, Gum) (AFAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sugar Confectionery (Gummies, Hard Candy, Chews) (CRADABAB)

Keywords

• Confectionery processing equipment
• Candy production machinery
• Complete processing lines
• Confectionery manufacturing systems
• Industrial candy making

Headquarters

HQ city

Pagazzano (Bergamo)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of confectionery processing machinery and complete production lines. Equipment ranges from individual machines (cookers, extruders, formers, cooling systems) to turnkey processing lines. Pricing is quote-based with no public pricing disclosed.
2. Standalone Equipment: Sale of individual processing machines that can be integrated into existing production lines or used as standalone units for specific confectionery manufacturing processes.
3. Complete Processing Lines: Design and supply of complete turn-key confectionery processing plants covering all production stages from ingredient handling through cooking, processing, and shaping.
4. Customer Support Services: Remote assistance services and technical support for customers. The company established remote assistance capabilities to mitigate travel restrictions and provide fast customer support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EXECUTIVE-CANDY designs, manufactures, and supplies complete confectionery processing lines and standalone industrial equipment for the manufacturing of sugar and sugar-free confectionery products, including hard candies, toffees, soft and chewy candies, gum, and lollipops. The portfolio spans the entire production process — from ingredient handling, weighing, cooking, kneading/tempering, pulling, extrusion, forming, cooling, calibrating and sorting — and is offered as either turnkey complete lines or individual machines. Equipment is built using stainless-steel food-grade construction with PLC-based control and CIP capability, sold worldwide through authorized regional distributors and direct sales representatives under quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Executive Candy provides complete confectionery processing lines and standalone industrial equipment for manufacturing sugar and sugar-free confectionery products including hard candies, toffees, chewy candies, gum, and lollipops. The portfolio spans from ingredient handling and cooking (Weighing & Dissolving Units, Hard Candy Cookers, Soft Chewy Toffee Cookers) through processing and forming (Kneading-Tempering, Cooling Drums, Continuous Pulling Machines, Stabilization Belts, Batch Rollers, Extruders & Co-Extruders, Rope Sizers, Relaxation Belt) to final shaping (Rotary Forming Machines, Chain Forming Machines, Duplex, Cooling Tunnels, Calibrating and Sorting Machines) with specialized subsystems like Filling Pumps, Flavoring Units, Striping Extruders, and Die-Sets. Products are offered as both turnkey complete processing lines and individual stand-alone equipment, with dedicated product application lines for Hard Candies, Toffees & Chews, Gum, Lollipops, Filling & Coating Solutions, and Deposited Candies, plus flexible All-in-One systems for multi-product operations. The equipment features PLC-controlled parameters, stainless steel food-grade construction, and serves over 3500 machines worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weighing & Dissolving Units Modular weighing and dissolving systems for raw material automatic dosing and filling in confectionery production, with output ranging from 400 to 5,000 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Hard Candy Cookers Automatic cooking equipment for hard candy with coil-type and mixflow-type technology, output from 400 to 1,500 Kg/h. Designed for industrial hard-candy manufacturers.
• Soft Chewy Toffee Cookers Cooking systems for toffee and chewy candy with modular configurations, output from 180 to 660 Kg/h. Designed for industrial toffee and chewy-candy producers.
• Flavoring (CFA) Units Color-Flavor-Acid dosing units for adding flavor and color to cooked mass in confectionery processing. Designed for industrial confectionery production lines.
• Kneading - Tempering Machines Equipment to condition and temper hard candy dough before forming, with 30 or 70 kg/batch capacity. Designed for industrial hard-candy manufacturers.
• Cooling Drums Automatic mass conditioning equipment that transforms cooked mass into continuous film with integrated tempering system, capacity 700-1,200 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery production lines.
• Continuous Pulling Machines Patented system for mass aeration and crystallization with automatic discharge, capacity 700-1,200 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers producing aerated candies.
• Stabilization Belts Temperature-controlled belts for mass stabilization and crystallization transfer, capacity up to 1,000 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery processing lines.
• Filling Pumps Filling pumps including liquid, powder, and extrusion types for filled candy production. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Batch Rollers Conical rolling equipment for shaping candy mass and creating rope output for downstream processing. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Striping Extruder Extrusion technology for merging up to 2 colors onto hard candy rope for striped candies, capacity 450-800 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers producing multi-color or striped candies.
• Pre-Extruders Equipment to receive dough from mixers and deliver continuous sheet of mass for downstream operations, capacity 300-2,000+ Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery processing lines.
• Extruders & Co-Extruders Extrusion technology for conveying mass through temperature-controlled chambers, creating rope for forming lines, and combining two extruders to process different masses (gum and chewy candy or different colors/flavors). Capacity 300-2,000+ Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Rope Sizers Equipment to size candy, toffee, or gum rope to the desired section through calibrating rollers. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Relaxation Belt Belt system to stabilize chewy, toffee, or gum rope and release internal tensions before forming. Designed for industrial confectionery processing lines.
• Rotary Forming Machines Die-forming machines using rotary technology (MINIFLEX, Alfa Junior, Alfa Line, FLEXI) for flexible shaping of candies and gums, capacity 300-1,600 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Chain Forming Machines High filling rate chain forming machines for hard candy process, capacity 300-1,800 Kg/h with rope speeds up to 180 m/min. Designed for industrial hard-candy manufacturers with high filling applications.
• Duplex Forming Machine Patented forming machine combining rotary and chain forming systems in one compact solution, output 300-700 Kg/h with patented applications reducing mechanical friction and improving die life. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers requiring maximum flexibility for die-formed candies.
• Rotary Die-Sets Format parts for rotary forming machines where candy takes shape, designed for specific candy specifications. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Chain Die-Sets Interchangeable die-sets for chain forming machines, designed according to customer candy specifications. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Die-Set Washers Equipment for efficient cleaning, drying, and lubrication of rotary and chain die-sets. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Cooling Tunnels Temperature reduction and shape stabilization equipment for formed confectionery products, capacity 300-4,000 Kg/h. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Calibrating and Sorting Machines Equipment for selecting candies outside thickness tolerance with customized solutions. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers.
• Hard Candies Production Lines Complete turnkey production lines for hard candy processing, incorporating weighing/dissolving, cooking, kneading, pulling, extrusion, forming (rotary, chain, or duplex), cooling, calibrating, and sorting. Designed for industrial hard candy manufacturers.
• Toffees & Chews Production Lines Complete production lines for toffee and chewy candy processing, including cooking, pulling, stabilization, and forming systems. Designed for industrial toffee and chewy-candy manufacturers.
• Gum Production Lines Complete production lines for chewing gum and bubble gum, including extrusion, co-extrusion, rolling, scoring, and forming systems. Designed for industrial gum manufacturers.
• Lollipops Production Lines Complete production lines for lollipops, including cooking, kneading, pre-forming, and striping extrusion systems. Designed for industrial lollipop manufacturers.
• Filling & Coating Solutions Modular filling and coating solution systems for confectionery products including fruit, cream, and chocolate bases. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers producing filled or coated candies.
• Deposited Candies Lines Complete production lines for deposited candies in modular configurations, capacity 400-5,000 Kg/h. Designed for industrial deposited candy manufacturers.
• All-in-One Production Lines Flexible multi-product lines capable of handling gum, soft candies, and hard candies with quick reconfiguration. Designed for industrial confectionery manufacturers seeking production flexibility across multiple candy types.
• Remote Assistance Technical Support Remote technical assistance service for confectionery equipment customers, providing fast support and mitigating travel-related delays. Established to ensure continuity of customer service during COVID-19 travel restrictions. Designed for industrial confectionery equipment owners globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,500 machines operating worldwide 24/7 for more than 40 years
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EPS Embalage Process SystèmescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Algeria. Located at 20 Quai Mullenheim, 67000 Strasbourg, France. Contact: Erny Jacob, Tel.: +33 (0) 3 88 24 58 53.
• Blanko SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Argentina. Located at Av. Santa Fe 2521 5°A, 1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina. Contact: Marcelo Rymberg, Tel: +54 (11) 4822 1003.
• Carlos A. Wanderley & FilhoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Brazil. Located at Av. Brig. Faria Lima 1685 2° Andar - Conj. 2-A, SP 01451-908 Sao Paolo, Brazil. Contact: Carlos Wanderley, Tel: +55 (11) 3812-2577.
• KOCOTEK, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Canada. Located at 110 S. Queen Street, York, PA 17403, USA. Contact: Nick Pindale, [email protected].
• Beijing KingAllan Food Tec. Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering China. Located at Room 701, Building No. 23, Shang Di Jia Yuan, Haidian District, Beijing 100085, P.R. China. Contact: Allan Tianjun, Tel: +86 10 82784711 ext 808.
• CT FRANCEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering France. Located at 5, rue des Ajoncs, 44800 SAINT-HERBLAIN, France. Contact: Jean Marie Chenu, Tel: +33 (0)2 28 06 08 61.
• Standard Machinery Marketing Co. Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering India. Located at Jai Bharath Nagar, Bangalore - 560 033, Karnataka, India. Contact: Ramana Reddy, Mobile: +91 9900315276.
• Samac Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Japan. Located at New Shibaura Bldg 1F, Shibaura 1-3-11, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0023. Contact: Yosee Satoh, Tel: +81 3 6459 4491.
• REPCO - REPRESENTACIONES CONFITERAS S.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Spain. Located at C/ Isaac Albéniz, 33 bajo, 30562 Ceutí (Murcia), Spain. Contact: Vicente García, Tel: +34 968 693 884.
• Complete Machinery Solutions and Services - CMSS SALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Gulf Countries. Located at Menassa Center, First Floor - Jamhour, Lebanon. Contact: Jamal Farha, Tel: +961 5 768924.
• Rieckermann Philippines Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Philippines. Located at 89 West Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, 1603 Pasig City - NCR, Philippines. Contact: Dominik Zerbe / Ben Torre, Tel: +63 (2) 8634 26 23-26.
• PT Rieckermann VietnamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Vietnam. Located at 331 Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, Ward 11, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam. Contact: Matthias Ehrtmann, Tel: +84 8 3839 9899.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baker Perkins: UK-based manufacturer of confectionery processing equipment including cooking, forming, and depositing lines for hard candy, toffee, and chewing gum. One of the most direct competitors to Executive in the sugar confectionery machinery niche.
• Theegarten-Pactec: German specialist in confectionery packaging and processing equipment, serving hard candy, chewy, and gum producers globally. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to Executive in mid-market confectionery manufacturers.
• Latasa: Confectionery processing machinery manufacturer specializing in hard candy, toffee, and lollipop production lines. Direct competitor in the SMB/mid-tier confectionery equipment segment with similar European heritage.

Emerging players

• Aasted: Danish manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery processing equipment, including continuous tempering and depositing. Adjacent niche player with overlapping technology in the cooking/tempering segment that intersects with Executive's portfolio.
• Sollich: German specialist in chocolate processing and confectionery equipment (tempering, enrobing, cooling tunnels). Comparable in niche focus and European heritage, with overlap in cooling tunnel and confectionery forming technology.
• Royal Duyvis Wiener: Dutch manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate processing equipment. Adjacent player in the confectionery value chain (upstream processing) with overlapping customer base of confectionery manufacturers globally.

Broad incumbents

• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German-headquartered global processing and packaging machinery supplier with a confectionery line of business. Offers competing cooking, forming, and depositing technology alongside broader food/pharma capabilities.
• Sasib (Marchesini Group): Italian-based packaging machinery group whose Sasib division provides confectionery processing and packaging solutions. Geographic and customer overlap with Executive in the Italian and EMEA confectionery manufacturing base.
• GEA Group: Global industrial conglomerate with food processing and homogenization equipment serving confectionery and dairy customers. Indirect competitor in liquid/syrup preparation and mixing stages that overlap with Executive's dissolving and cooking systems.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global leader in food processing technology with significant confectionery (chocolate, sugar confectionery) equipment operations. Competes with Executive at the high end of the market and in turnkey plant projects for multinational customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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