Quamar

What Quamar does

Quamar s.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of professional and domestic coffee grinders founded in 2000 and headquartered in Travacò Siccomario (PV), with production and warehousing in Zibido San Giacomo (MI). The company designs, handcrafts, and distributes three product lines organized by user segment: Premium (Sirio-Q), Professional (•A01, M80 Series, Q50E), and Home (Nemo-Q E and Nemo-Q EM), all 100% Made in Italy in owned assembly laboratories and a mechanical workshop staffed by skilled artisans, metalworkers, and specialized R&D technicians. Core technical differentiators include the proprietary 'Shape of the Coffee Powder' concept, Malvern laser granulometry-based particle size measurement and control, continuous micrometric grinding adjustment with digital micron readout, brushless motors with adjustable speeds (900-1200-1500 rpm), and anti-static grinding chamber designs that minimize retention. Complementary accessories — the Newton 250-Q automatic tamper (granted patent) and the Q-20 portafilter cleaner line — extend the hardware ecosystem.

Quamar operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market complemented by a global distributor network. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of grinders and accessories, with pricing conducted via a quote-based model accessible through a website contact form that segments inquiries by professional activity (Coffee Roaster, Technician, Distributor, Consumer, Others). Customer segments span professional baristas and coffee shops, coffee roasting businesses, equipment service technicians, regional and international distributors, and home/consumer users. The company holds a granted patent on its automatic coffee tamper and has a patent pending on the Sirio-Q grinding chamber and vertical burr arrangement. Geographic reach is claimed as worldwide with dedicated sales teams per region; the company is privately held, has no disclosed institutional investors, and operates with approximately 10 employees, making it a small, founder-controlled Italian specialist in the precision coffee equipment category.

Name

Quamar

Legal name

QUAMAR s.r.l.

Website

https://quamar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quamar s.r.l. is an Italian, privately held manufacturer founded in 2000 that designs and handcrafts precision coffee grinders across Premium, Professional, and Home lines, selling primarily to coffee shops, roasters, distributors, and home enthusiasts via a quote-based B2B and distributor model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Travacò Siccomario

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Grinder Sales: Quamar designs, manufactures, and distributes professional coffee grinders across three product lines (Premium/Sirio, Professional/•A01, Home/Nemo-Q). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of grinders to professional and consumer customers via direct sales and distributor networks.
2. Accessories Sales: Sales of complementary coffee equipment accessories including automatic coffee tampers (Newton 250-Q), portafilter cleaners (Q-20 line), and other accessories that enhance the functionality of Quamar grinders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Quamar designs, manufactures, and distributes professional and domestic coffee grinders 100% handcrafted in Italy, organized across three product lines: Premium (Sirio-Q), Professional (•A01, M80, Q50E), and Home (Nemo-Q E, Nemo-Q EM). The company also sells complementary accessories including the Newton 250-Q automatic coffee tamper and Q-20 portafilter cleaner line. All products center on proprietary granulometric control and the 'Shape of the Coffee Powder' concept, leveraging Malvern laser granulometry for particle size optimization.

Product overview

Quamar is an Italian manufacturer of professional and domestic coffee grinders, producing 100% handcrafted products in Italy. The product portfolio consists of three main lines organized by user segment: Premium (Sirio-Q for high-precision grinding across all extraction methods), Professional (•A01, M80, and Q50 models for commercial environments requiring robustness and reliability), and Home (Nemo-Q E and Nemo-Q EM bringing professional technology to domestic settings). The company also offers a complementary accessories line including the Newton 250-Q automatic tamper and Q-20 portafilter cleaner. Products are unified by Quamar's focus on granulometric control and the 'shape of coffee powder' philosophy for optimal extraction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A01 Line: Professional coffee grinder line with automatic portafilter recognition, touchscreen display, and continuous micrometric adjustment. Includes A01-65, A01-75, and A01-83 models.
• Sirio-Q
• Newton250-Q
• Q-20

Products and services

• Sirio-Q Premium Coffee Grinder Premium coffee grinder featuring 77mm vertical flat burrs and a brushless motor capable of delivering up to 1000W of power. Designed for high-precision grinding across all extraction methods, from Turkish (Ibrik) to V60, for specialty coffee shops, roasters, and demanding home users.
• •A01 Professional Coffee Grinder Line Professional coffee grinder with automatic portafilter recognition and instant dose dispensing. Available in three models with 65mm, 75mm, or 83mm flat burrs, featuring continuous micrometric adjustment and a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, designed for high-volume commercial environments.
• •A01Q Professional Coffee Grinder Variant of the •A01 professional coffee grinder line with enhanced features tailored for professional coffee grinding applications in commercial environments.
• M80 Series Coffee Grinders (M80T, M80TP, M80A) Professional coffee grinder series with 63mm flat burrs. The M80T features timed dispensing, the M80TP includes a portafilter holder, and the M80A offers automatic dosing, providing flexible options for small-to-medium cafés and commercial operations.
• Q50E Professional Coffee Grinder Professional coffee grinder with 54mm flat burrs and electronic dose control for single and double espresso shots, suited for compact commercial and prosumer settings.
• Nemo-Q E Home Coffee Grinder Electronic instant coffee grinder designed for domestic use, featuring a touchscreen interface and technology derived from Quamar's professional models to deliver quality grinding at home in a compact form factor.
• Nemo-Q EM Home Coffee Grinder Manual instant coffee grinder for domestic use, designed for exceptional ease of use with compact dimensions, bringing professional grinding quality to home environments.
• Newton 250-Q Automatic Coffee Tamper Automatic coffee tamper accessory providing consistent 25kg (250 newton) compression of ground coffee in portafilter baskets. Available in 58mm and 53mm diameters, designed for professional baristas seeking consistent puck preparation.
• Q-20 Portafilter Cleaner Line Series of portafilter cleaning solutions designed and manufactured for quick and effective cleaning of filter holders in commercial coffee environments.
• Quamar Accessories Line Range of high-quality accessories including knock-out boxes, forks, and other tools designed to expand the functionality and workflow of Quamar coffee grinders in professional and home settings.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Comandante: German hand grinder manufacturer focused on specialty coffee enthusiasts. Comparable premium specialty positioning to Quamar's higher-end offerings, though operating in the manual (non-electric) segment.
• Niche: UK-based premium home/prosumer grinder manufacturer known for the Niche Zero. Direct competitor in the premium home segment to Quamar's Nemo-Q line, sharing focus on particle distribution and minimal retention.
• Baratza: US-based grinder specialist focused on home and prosumer markets with a strong direct-to-consumer presence. Comparable to Quamar's Home line and competes for the same enthusiast customer base with similar burr-based technology.

Broad incumbents

• La Marzocco: Italian manufacturer of premium espresso machines for specialty cafés and home enthusiasts. While not a grinder specialist, La Marzocco shares Quamar's artisan Made-in-Italy positioning and overlapping B2B specialty coffee customer base.
• Nuova Simonelli: Italian espresso machine manufacturer serving professional cafés and chains. Comparable in Made-in-Italy craftsmanship and professional coffee channel overlap; its Victoria Arduino grinder brand competes with Quamar's Professional line.
• Rocket Espresso: Italian manufacturer of premium domestic and commercial espresso machines. Comparable artisan Italian positioning and shared customer base in specialty coffee, though Rocket is not a grinder specialist.

Direct peers

• Eureka: Italian grinder maker specializing in on-demand professional grinders and home/prosumer models (now part of the Fiorenzato group). Closely comparable product portfolio and target customer segments to Quamar, particularly in the professional espresso channel.
• Mazzer: Italian professional coffee grinder manufacturer with a wide range of on-demand and traditional grinders for cafés and roasters. Direct overlap with Quamar's Professional and Premium lines, including burr technology and B2B specialty coffee distribution.
• Mahlkönig: German premium coffee grinder brand (owned by Hemro Group) widely regarded as a benchmark in professional espresso grinding. Competes head-to-head with Quamar's Sirio-Q and •A01 lines for high-end café and roaster customers.
• Fiorenzato: Italian manufacturer of professional and home coffee grinders with a strong specialty coffee presence. Direct competitor across Quamar's Professional and Home tiers with overlapping burr technology and Italian craftsmanship positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quamar

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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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