What ORTOMEC SRL does

ORTOMEC SRL is an Italian manufacturer of specialized agricultural machinery founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cona, in the province of Venice. The company designs, builds, and distributes self-propelled and tractor-mounted harvesting machines for professional horticulture, with product lines segmented by crop type: Foglia for leafy vegetables (rocket, baby spinach, chard, Mizuna, Tatsoi), Herbex for valerian and root vegetables, Lattuga for head lettuces (Romana, Radicchio, Iceberg, Batavia, Lollo, Salanova, Pak Choy, and others), Aromatica for aromatic herbs (basil, mint, sage, thyme, dill), and Green Line III for parsley, coriander, and chervil. The portfolio also extends into seeding (Multi-Seed precision seeder), post-harvest trimming (Cleaner and Cleaner2 self-propelled suction trimmers), and screening accessories (Selecta Stock, Optional Selecta, Optional TS shaking tables). Common technical features across the line include stainless-steel band-blade cutting systems, electronic height sensors, food-grade conveyor belts, and 4.0-era proportional sensor architectures.

The company's most differentiated technology is the Magic Dimension infrared sensor, which detects leaf height at multiple points on the harvesting bed and uses a proprietary algorithm to filter out weeds and depressions before driving blade positioning to maintain a user-defined, uniform cut length. The firm also operates a multi-department mechanical workshop for in-house construction and assembly, supported by a specialized technical office using modern CAD/CAM systems. The organization is small (11–50 employees) with €40,000 of fully paid share capital and no disclosed external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

ORTOMEC sells primarily through direct sales with installation and commissioning, supplemented by an international dealer network and an active "Become a Dealer" recruitment channel. Distribution is reinforced by a multilingual website (Italian, French, German, Spanish, English), recurring participation in four flagship European trade shows (EIMA Bologna, Fruit Attraction Madrid, GreenTech Amsterdam, Macfrut Rimini), and an active social media presence. The revenue model is one-time capital equipment sales paired with a 24–48 hour spare-parts guarantee and 360° technical support; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customers are fragmented professional growers and agribusinesses across Europe and beyond — no individual customer logos or revenue concentration data are publicly available.

Name

ORTOMEC SRL

Legal name

Ortomec Srl

Website

https://ortomec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ORTOMEC SRL is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs and builds specialized harvesting, seeding, and trimming machinery for professional growers of leafy vegetables, head lettuce, aromatic herbs, and valerian, selling direct and via an international dealer network across Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cona, Venezia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Sale of harvesting machines, seeders, and accessories for professional horticulture. Includes new machines and used equipment. Direct sales to farmers with installation and commissioning services included.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ORTOMEC SRL designs, manufactures, and distributes precision agricultural machinery for horticulture, including self-propelled and tractor-mounted harvesters for leafy vegetables, head lettuce, and aromatic herbs. The product portfolio spans harvester lines (Foglia, Herbex, Lattuga, Aromatica, Green Line), the Multi-Seed precision seeder, suction trimmers (Cleaner/Cleaner2), and accessories such as the Magic Dimension infrared sensor and screening tables.

Product overview

ORTOMEC SRL is an Italian manufacturer of agricultural machinery for horticulture, offering a comprehensive portfolio of harvesting machines (raccoglitrici) available in multiple versions: Foglia for leafy vegetables (rocket, spinach, baby leaf, Mizuna, Tatsoi), Herbex for valerian and root vegetables, Lattuga for head lettuce varieties, Aromatica for herbs, and Green Line III for parsley/coriander/chervil. The product lineup also includes the Multi-Seed precision seeder, tractor-mounted and self-propelled suction trimmers (Cleaner/Cleaner2), and various accessories including shaking tables (Selecta Stock, Optional Selecta, Optional TS) and the Magic Dimension infrared sensor for automated cutting height control. These machines share common features including stainless steel construction, electronic sensor systems, food-grade certified conveyor belts, and advanced 4.0 technologies with proportional sensors and data exchange capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Herbex: Harvesting machines designed for lamb's lettuce (valeriana) and similar root vegetables, featuring oscillating blade cutting systems and proportional sensors for precision cutting below the collar level.
• Green Line
• Magic Dimension
• Cleaner

Products and services

• Foglia Leaf Harvesters Self-propelled or tractor-mounted harvesting machines for leafy vegetables such as rocket, baby spinach, lettuce, chard, and oriental varieties like Mizuna and Tatsoi. Equipped with stainless steel band-blade cutting systems and electronic sensors for precise cutting height adjustment.
• Herbex Harvesters Harvesting machines designed for lamb's lettuce (valerian) and root vegetables, featuring oscillating blade cutting systems and proportional sensors. The blade operates millimeters below ground level to cut below the collar for maximum cutting precision.
• Lattuga Lettuce Harvesters Machines developed for harvesting various types of head lettuce (Romana, Radicchio, Brasiliana, Iceberg, Gentile, Batavia, Endivia, Scarola, Canasta, Lollo, Salanova, Pak Choy). Feature oscillating front blades, electronic sensors, and a collection belt that collects product without damage.
• Aromatica Aromatic Herb Harvesters Harvesting machines designed for aromatic herbs including basil, mint, sage, thyme, and dill.
• Multi-Seed Precision Seeder Precision seeder carried on the third hitch point of the tractor with mechanical seed distribution system and electrical control. Features hydraulic drive to two rollers, stainless steel seed hopper, and electric vibration for continuous seed feed. Weight approximately 435 kg, minimum tractor power 16 kW.
• Cleaner2 (Self-propelled Suction Trimmer) Self-propelled wheeled trimming machine designed to cut products at optimal height while simultaneously suctioning crop residue. Features a filter-free suction system with a turbine that minces collected product. Suitable for spinach, baby leaf, and rocket cultivated on beds in greenhouses and/or open fields.
• Cleaner (Tractor-mounted Suction Trimmer) Tractor-mounted trimming machine designed to cut products at optimal height while suctioning crop residue simultaneously. Features work widths from 120-180 cm, 60 HP minimum tractor power requirement, and independent hydraulic system with PTO 540 connection.
• Magic Dimension Infrared Sensor Standalone infrared sensor accessory that detects leaf height, allowing producers to define harvest length. The software processes measurements and uses sophisticated algorithms to distinguish weeds or depressions, maintaining the cutting blade at the predetermined height for homogeneous product length.
• Selecta Stock Shaking Table Warehouse-positioned screening table for cleaning products from small leaf parts, ground residues, insects, foreign bodies, and dicotyledons. Entirely made in stainless steel with pivoting wheels, operates on 380 V power supply, conveyor belt useful width 170 cm.
• Optional Selecta Inline Screening Table Optional screening table applied directly to ORTOMEC harvesting machines for simultaneous product screening during harvest. Removes ground residues, leaf parts, insects, foreign bodies, and dicotyledons. Available widths 150 and 170 cm, compatible with harvester models 4000 through 9200.
• Optional TS Shaking Table with Modular Belt Product shaking table with modular plastic mesh belt applied to the bed of ORTOMEC harvesting machines. Enables cleaning and selection from foreign bodies, insects, and dicotyledons during harvest, with adjustable belt and shaker speed plus hydraulically controlled screw for waste expulsion.
• Trailer Harvesting Trolley Towed vehicle that speeds up and facilitates harvesting in greenhouses and open fields. Features rear-wheel steering for confined spaces, hydraulically adjustable height platform, and hydraulic side-shift for right-left movement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% productivity increase in lettuce harvesting operations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FederUnacomaminorOthersORTOMEC is a member of FederUnacoma, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, which organizes EIMA International, one of the world's leading agricultural machinery exhibitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Ortomec1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzUxikL_c9U7Id4b371w44g
• Facebookfacebook.com/ortomecsrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ortomec
• Instagraminstagram.com/ortomec_harvesters

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Valuation estimate

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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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