Inglese
Inglese srl is an Italian exclusive distributor and agent, founded 1956 in Bologna, that supplies the Italian label and narrow-web packaging printing industry with photopolymer plates, CtP systems, converting lines, cleaning equipment, finishing films, and management software from leading international manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1956
- HeadquartersGranarolo dell'Emilia (BO), Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Inglese does
Inglese srl is a privately held Italian distribution and agency company, founded in 1956 by Dr. Roberto Inglese in Bologna and headquartered in Granarolo dell'Emilia (Bologna province), operating with approximately 11 employees. The company positions itself as a provider of 'Complete Label Solutions' to the Italian label and narrow-web packaging printing industry, acting as exclusive Italian distributor or agent for a curated portfolio of international manufacturers: Toray photopolymer plates (since 1984), Esko-Graphics CtP and workflow software (since 2011), Refine Finishing converting lines (since 2017), Azul Sistemi management software (since 2020), Breit Technologies Cast and Cure holographic films and DuPont Cyrel plates (both since 2022), and Ciemme solvent distillation systems (since 2024). It also markets its own INGLESE-branded compact processors and post-print cleaning equipment for clichés, sleeves, and anilox rolls, with 150+ machine references in Italy and abroad.
The company's core technology footprint spans water-developable photopolymer plates (eliminating solvent processing), high-pressure spray anilox cleaning with closed-loop water recirculation, micro-embossed reusable Cast and Cure films for holographic and soft-touch finishing, Industry 4.0-capable modular finishing lines, and integrated MIS/workflow software for graphic-arts operations. Underlying technical differentiators include cost-efficient plate processing, performance-oriented cleaning speed, and recyclable finishing consumables.
Inglese generates revenue primarily through hardware and consumables distribution to label and packaging printers, flexible packaging converters, corrugated and metal printing operations, and prepress service providers in Italy. The portfolio includes one-off capital equipment placements (CtP systems, converting lines, cleaning machines) and recurring consumables streams (plates, films, chemistry, software subscriptions/maintenance). Sales are conducted via direct contact and industry trade shows (Labelexpo, Print4All, FlexoDay) rather than e-commerce, and the company reports an active base of 250+ label-printing clients. The business is family-controlled, with Marcello Morara as Sales Director, and operates with a paid-in capital of EUR 100,000 and no disclosed external funding.
Inglese firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inglese
- Legal name
- Inglese srl
- Website
- https://inglesesrl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1956
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Inglese srl is an Italian exclusive distributor and agent, founded 1956 in Bologna, that supplies the Italian label and narrow-web packaging printing industry with photopolymer plates, CtP systems, converting lines, cleaning equipment, finishing films, and management software from leading international manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inglese industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Label and Packaging Printing Supplies Distribution
- NAICS
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)
Keywords
Where Inglese is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Granarolo dell'Emilia (BO)
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Inglese business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment and Consumables Distribution: Inglese srl distributes printing equipment, consumables, and software solutions to label and packaging printers in Italy as exclusive distributor/agent for multiple international brands.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Inglese product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Inglese srl is the exclusive Italian distributor and agent for multiple international manufacturers serving the label, flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, metal printing, and prepress industries. The company supplies photopolymer plates (Toray, DuPont Cyrel), CTP and inspection systems (Esko+AVT), converting/finishing lines (Refine Finishing), Cast and Cure holographic films (Breit Technologies), its own branded cleaning and plate-processing equipment, management software (Azul Sistemi), and solvent distillation units (Ciemme).
Product overview
Inglese srl provides Complete Label Solutions - a portfolio of products for the label and flexible packaging printing industry. The offering spans photopolymer plate systems (TORAY TORELIEF water-developable plates, DuPont Cyrel), CtP equipment and inspection systems (ESKO+AVT), converting lines (REFINE Finishing), holographic casting technology (BREIT TECHNOLOGIES Cast and Cure), post-print cleaning equipment (INGLESE branded machines), management software (AZUL SISTEMI Suite), and solvent distillation systems (CIEMME). The company serves label printers, flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, lithotins, and prepress service providers with over 65 years in the graphics supplies market since 1956.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TORAY TORELIEF Photopolymer relief plates (digital and analog), water-developable without additives, used for flexography, letterpress, dry-offset, and UV offset printing in the label industry. Distributed exclusively in Italy by Inglese since 1984.
- ESKO+AVT Computer-to-Plate CDI systems with HD/Full HD technology, complete software solutions, and AVT inspection and print control systems for the label printing industry. Distributed in Italy by Inglese since 2011.
- DuPont Cyrel DuPont Cyrel photopolymer plates, equipment, and consumables for flexographic printing. Distributed in Italy by Inglese since 2022.
- REFINE FINISHING Modular stand-alone or in-line converting/finishing lines with IoT and Industry 4.0 capabilities, deliverable in 4-6 weeks. Danish manufactured; distributed exclusively in Italy by Inglese since 2017.
- BREIT TECHNOLOGIES Cast and Cure Cast and Cure (C2) system for creating holograms, soft-touch effects, and anti-counterfeiting features with high visual impact. Uses 100% recyclable PP film that can be reused multiple times, in master rolls of 1016mm width or sub-multiples. Distributed exclusively in Italy by Inglese since 2022.
- INGLESE Branded Equipment Compact processors, lines, and complementary equipment for water-developable plates; cleaning machines for cliché, sleeves, and anilox rolls after printing (for UV, water, and solvent inks); pneumatic machines for cleaning flexo printing machine parts, trays, and blades; screen printing frames (rotary and flat). Includes the INGLESE AC-J anilox cleaning machine (launched 2023) with spray technology, water/detergent recirculation, and Industry 4.0 configuration. Over 150 machine references in Italy and abroad.
- AZUL SISTEMI Management Software Azul5 management software suite for graphic companies, with intuitive graphical menu covering quotes, customer orders, jobs, purchase requests, deliveries, inventory, production statistics, and warehouse management. Integrates with printing and finishing machines, Industry 4.0 compatible, with features including production scheduling, die and screen usage tracking, and an Industry 4.0 monitoring panel. Distributed exclusively in Italy by Inglese since 2020.
- CIEMME Solvent Distillation and Washing Systems Solvent distillation units and washing systems (water and solvent-based) for flexographic and rotogravure printing, and photopolymer processing. Includes Gamma Evolution (up to 3,000 liters/day, automatic) and Gamma Techno (up to 1,800 liters/day, semi-automatic with vacuum distillation) lines. Distributed in Italy by Inglese since 2024.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 250 active clients in label printing sector and 150+ machine references
Companies that use Inglese
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Inglese technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Inglese partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Ciemme SrlminorNuova collaborazione commerciale tra Ciemme Srl e Inglese Srl. Ciemme è produttrice di impianti di distillazione per solventi e vasche di lavaggio. Questa partnership consente a Inglese di ampliare la gamma prodotti nei settori dove l'azienda è già ben radicata.
- Breit Technologies LLCcoreFormalizzato a Labelexpo Americas 2022 l'accordo di distribuzione in esclusiva in Italia del sistema Cast and Cure™ di Breit Technologies - leader nel sistema Cast and Cure (C2) per la creazione di ologrammi, effetto soft-touch e anticontraffazione.
- DuPont CyrelcoreDal 2022, Agenti DuPont™ per lastre, attrezzature e consumabili Cyrel®.
- Azul SistemicoreAgenti esclusivi nel mercato italiano dell'imballaggio a bobina banda stretta di Azul Sistemi, azienda produttrice di software gestionali e sistemi informativi per le Arti Grafiche.
- Amica Systems EuropeminorAgente per Amica Systems Europe.
- Refine FinishingcoreAgenti esclusivi per il mercato italiano di Refine Finishing, azienda Danese produttrice di linee di finissaggio modulari stand-alone o in linea, IoT e Industria 4.0.
- Esko GraphicscoreAgente in Italia di Esko-Graphics sia per i software che per i CTP-CDI nel mercato della stampa di etichette, con oltre 250 clienti effettivi regolarmente forniti.
- ToraycoreImportatore e distributore esclusivo per l'Italia delle lastre TORAY TORELIEF® - lastre fotopolimeriche a rilievo di altissima qualità con sviluppo ad acqua semplice senza additivi, digitali e analogiche, per flessografia, letterpress, dry-offset e verniciatura offset UV.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Inglese competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Inglese social profiles
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Inglese leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Inglese funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Inglese M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Inglese
What does Inglese do?
Inglese srl is the exclusive Italian distributor and agent for multiple international manufacturers serving the label, flexible packaging, corrugated cardboard, metal printing, and prepress industries. The company supplies photopolymer plates (Toray, DuPont Cyrel), CTP and inspection systems (Esko+AVT), converting/finishing lines (Refine Finishing), Cast and Cure holographic films (Breit Technologies), its own branded cleaning and plate-processing equipment, management software (Azul Sistemi), and solvent distillation units (Ciemme).
Is Inglese a public or private company?
Inglese is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Inglese founded?
Inglese was founded in 1956. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Inglese based?
Inglese is headquartered in Granarolo dell'Emilia (BO), Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Inglese make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment and Consumables Distribution.
Does Inglese have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inglese.
What industry is Inglese in?
Inglese's product category is Label and Packaging Printing Supplies Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAN, End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems, with a secondary code of IMALAOAD, Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser). Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 3555.