Lodi Export

What Lodi Export does

Lodi Export (legal name: Consorzio per l'internazionalizzazione e la promozione all'esportazione Lodi Export) is an Italian non-profit consortium founded in 1977 and headquartered at Parco Tecnologico Padano in Lodi. The organization develops the international competitiveness of Italian small and medium-sized enterprises by delivering four core service lines: Promozione (foreign partner identification, B2B meetings, and trade fair participation at Gulfood, TuttoFood, Anuga, Cibus, Host, and SIAL), Consulenza (customized technical consulting for market entry optimization), In-formazione (training programs, webinars such as the ABC Export series, and regulatory newsletters), and Convenzioni (partnership agreements with supporting entities). An additional Industrial Property service assists with trademarks, patents, and design protection. Member companies span five Italian regions—Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Abruzzo—and collectively represent over €1 billion in consolidated turnover (approximately half generated abroad) and more than 3,000 employees.

The consortium operates an event-driven go-to-market model, organizing trade fair pavilions and seminars while maintaining digital presence through its website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook channels. Revenue mechanics rely on recurring annual membership fees from member companies, supplemented by minor per-course charges (€70 + VAT per person for non-member training such as EU Customs Code workshops), and financial support from a network of sustaining entities including Banca Centropadana, Cassa Rurale Caravaggio Adda e Cremasco, Sistema Impresa Lombardia, Confapindustria Piacenza, Schneider Group, Lawtelier, and RIL SAVING. The consortium itself employs approximately 10 staff, distinguishing it sharply from the 3,000+ employees across its member base. Leadership comprises President Giorgio Resmini and Vice President Ellinor Cappa (confirmed April 2026 for a three-year term), with Fabio Milella serving as Director and Data Protection Officer. The organization is independently owned with no parent company, subsidiaries, or disclosed funding rounds, and is associated with Assolombarda.

Name

Lodi Export

Legal name

Consorzio per l'internazionalizzazione e la promozione all'esportazione Lodi Export

Website

https://lodiexport.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lodi Export is an Italian non-profit consortium founded in 1977 that helps small and medium-sized enterprises across five Italian regions with export promotion, foreign partner identification, trade fair participation, technical consulting, and internationalization training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Export Promotion Services

akta.pro primary industry

Investment Promotion & FDI Facilitation (BPADAMAD)

Keywords

• Export promotion services
• International trade consulting
• Trade fair participation
• B2B matchmaking services
• Internationalization consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lodi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The consortium generates revenue through membership fees from Italian companies that join the consortium for export promotion services.
2. Training course fees: Training courses are provided free for member companies; non-member companies and private operators pay €70 + VAT per person for some training courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lodi Export is a consortium founded in 1977 that helps Italian companies develop their business in international markets. It provides four core services: Promozione (support to find foreign partners, B2B meetings, and trade fair participation), Consulenza (specialized technical consulting for foreign market operations), In-formazione (training courses, webinars, and regulatory newsletters), and Convenzioni (partnership agreements with supporting entities).

Product overview

Lodi Export is an export promotion consortium founded in 1977 that develops Italian companies' competitiveness in international markets. The organization offers a unified portfolio of four core services: Promozione (promotional support for finding foreign partners and trade fair participation), Consulenza (specialized technical consulting for market optimization), In-formazione (training and regulatory updates via newsletters and workshops), and Convenzioni (partnership agreements). Additional specialized services include Industrial Property assistance for trademarks and patents. The consortium serves member companies across multiple sectors including food and wine, furniture, chemicals, machinery, and metals, providing integrated support for internationalization activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Promozione (Promotion Services) Support services for Italian companies to find foreign partners, organize business meetings with international operators, and participate in international trade fairs such as Gulfood, TuttoFood, Anuga, Cibus, Host, and SIAL.
• Consulenza (Consulting Services) Specialized consulting and customized technical assistance to optimize member companies' operations in foreign markets, including customs, regulations, and documentation support.
• In-formazione (Training Services) Educational services including regulatory updates via dedicated newsletters and training events for business internationalization, covering export procedures, international payments, customs regulations, and market entry strategies.
• Convenzioni (Partnership Agreements) Partnership arrangements offered to member companies, non-member companies, and institutions supporting the consortium network, including financial, legal, logistics, and consulting services.
• Proprietà Industriale (Industrial Property Services) Industrial property assistance services including trademarks, patents, and design protection, working with qualified professionals for preliminary verification, filing, and protection of company intangible assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member companies achieve over €500 million in foreign market revenue through consortium support

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core partner, supporting entity and minor.

• Schneider Groupcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner for Russia, CIS countries, Central Asia, and Southern Caucasus market consulting. Provides specialized webinars and B2B sessions on doing business in Russia. Collaboration since at least 2018 for market intelligence and advisory services.
• Mantova Exportcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Intrastat training, EU Customs Code seminars, and joint export training programs. Co-organizer of ABC Export webinar series.
• Confartigianato Imprese Provincia di Lodisupporting entityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Smart Business Academy training programs since 2016. Partnership for high-level management training.
• Parco Tecnologico Padanosupporting entityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Smart Business Academy training programs. Location partner for consortium headquarters.
• Gi GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR consulting partner for training event on Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources in March 2026.
• AssidimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for webinar on employee motivation and business continuity in November 2024.
• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARINT Master partnership - provides educational program for companies to operate effectively in international and multicultural contexts.
• N1 Advisor SrlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial consulting partner for Pluribond project - helping companies access bond markets and alternative financing.
• Frigiolini & Partners MerchantminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial consulting partner for Pluribond project, specializing in Minibond issuance.
• Due Torri SpaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLogistics company providing free Check-up Logistico service to member companies since 2025.
• FinAge ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial consulting partner present at Cibus 2021 for facilitated finance opportunities.
• Confapindustria Piacenzasupporting entityChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation partner collaborating on Russia and Central Asia market webinars.
• Sistema Impresa Lombardiasupporting entityStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting organization member of the consortium network.
• LawtelierminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services partner providing support during COVID-19 emergency for contract and employment issues.
• Il Mosaico ServiziminorOthersSocial cooperative supported by Lodi Export for OFFICINE21 project supporting minors and families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Confartigianato Imprese: Italian confederation of artisan and small manufacturing enterprises. Comparable to Lodi Export in that it represents Italian SMEs seeking international growth and provides associated export/internationalization services through its regional network. Lodi Export co-organizes Smart Business Academy training with the Lodi chapter.
• Unioncamere Lombardia: Union of the Chambers of Commerce of Lombardy. Provides internationalization services and trade promotion to companies in the same region Lodi Export serves. Both organizations help Lombardy-based SMEs access foreign markets, though Unioncamere operates at the chamber-of-commerce level rather than as a sector-spanning consortium.
• Confapi (Confederazione Italiana Piccola e Media Industria): Italian confederation of small and medium-sized industries. Comparable to Lodi Export in serving Italian SME internationalization needs. Confapindustria Piacenza is an active partner of Lodi Export for Russia and Central Asia webinars, indicating overlapping member bases and services.
• ICE - Italian Trade Agency: Government agency for the promotion of Italian companies abroad. It is a broad incumbent offering similar export promotion, trade fair organization, and matchmaking services that Lodi Export provides, but at a national level with government funding and a much larger budget.
• Promos Italia (formerly Promos Milano): Italian export and internationalization promotion agency linked to the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Comparable to Lodi Export as it provides Italian SMEs with internationalization services, trade fair participation support, and consulting, but operates at a larger scale with broader geographic reach across Milan metro area.
• Confindustria: Main Italian employers' federation representing manufacturing and services companies. Offers internationalization support, trade fair coordination, and export consulting through its network - comparable in mission to Lodi Export but operating at a national scale across all Italian regions and most industrial sectors.

Others

• Regione Lombardia - Internationalization Programs: Lombardy regional government's internationalization programs provide export promotion, training, and trade fair support to regional SMEs. As a public-sector body with significant budget, it competes for the same SME internationalization mandate in Lombardy that Lodi Export addresses via its consortium model.

Direct peers

• Consorzio Mantova Export: Regional export promotion consortium based in Mantua, Italy. It is a direct peer - Lodi Export actively co-organizes training (Intrastat, EU Customs Code seminars) and the ABC Export webinar series with Mantova Export. They operate in the same Italian SME internationalization niche with comparable member-based service models.
• Sistema Impresa Lombardia: Lombardy-based network of SMEs and supporting entities. It is a direct peer - Lodi Export lists Sistema Impresa Lombardia as a supporting organization, indicating similar mission of supporting SME internationalization in Lombardy with comparable trade promotion and consulting services.

Regional players

• Assolombarda: Lombardy industrial association to which Lodi Export is itself associated. Provides internationalization services and trade promotion to member companies in Lombardy, directly overlapping with Lodi Export's primary service region. It is a regional player offering broader industrial association services beyond pure export promotion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lodi-export
• Instagraminstagram.com/lodiexport

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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