Unimec Srl

What Unimec Srl does

Unimec Srl is an Italian industrial packaging machinery manufacturer founded in 1994 in Mortara, Lombardy, originally as the non-food division of ILPRA Group. Following expansion into the food segment, Unimec became the exclusive Italian agent for ILPRA's full production catalogue while simultaneously developing its own proprietary product line. The company designs and manufactures tray sealers (REVO, Foodpack 1400, Easypack 400 N), thermoformers (Easyform), rotary medical packaging machines (FP 400 MED, FP 400 ROTO MED), and bench-top heat sealers (SEAL BOX 500, SEAL BOX Basic) for food, cosmetics, and medical/pharmaceutical applications. All production is internalized at the Mortara facility, with each machine undergoing internal test procedures using certified devices prior to delivery, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 and SGS certifications.

Unimec's core technology centers on Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), SKIN packaging, pneumatic sealing and cutting, and rotary indexing for medical cleanroom environments. Performance benchmarks disclosed include up to 9–10 cycles per minute on the REVO tray sealer, up to 23 cycles per minute on Foodpack 1400, and up to 300–400 containers per hour on SEAL BOX 500. The product line addresses two primary customer segments: Small Industry (small-scale food producers in salumi, meat, poultry, cheese, fresh pasta, ready meals, dried fruits, vegetables, and fish) and Large-scale Retail Trade (GDO — supermarket chains and department stores). Secondary verticals include medical device/pharmaceutical packaging for cleanroom environments and cosmetic container sealing for wet environments.

The business model is primarily one-time hardware sales of new machinery, supplemented by a refurbished used-machinery trading line launched in 2015 (with global reach via the online shop) and a recurring technical-support and spare-parts service. Pricing is quote-based across all machinery with no publicly disclosed price tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led through direct field sales in Italy, with a website contact form, LinkedIn presence, YouTube video gallery, and a small online shop for machinery. The company employs 26 people, is a private limited company (Srl) with €100,000 paid-in capital, and operates as a subsidiary of ILPRA Group with no third-party institutional investor involvement.

Name

Unimec Srl

Legal name

Unimec Srl

Website

https://unimecsrl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unimec Srl is an Italian industrial packaging machinery manufacturer founded in 1994, producing tray sealers, thermoformers, and fill-seal systems for food, cosmetics, and medical/pharmaceutical customers. It operates as ILPRA Group's exclusive Italian agent and serves small food producers and large-scale retail trade directly from Mortara.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Pharmaceutical Thermoformed Packaging (IMANAHAB), Fill-Finish & Aseptic Drug Product Manufacturing (Biologics/ATMP) (HLAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging machinery
• Tray sealing machines
• Thermoforming equipment
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Food packaging automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mortara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Packaging Machinery Sales: Sale of new packaging machines including tray sealers, thermoformers, fill-seal systems for food, cosmetics, and medical sectors. Machines are sold directly to customers with technical support.
2. Used/Refurbished Machinery: Since 2015, Unimec offers used machines that are completely refurbished and reliable. The company buys and sells used industrial packaging machinery including semi-automatic and automatic tray sealers, vacuum packing machines, and thermoforming machines.
3. Technical Support and Spare Parts: Technical support services including phone consultation, email support, and on-site technical assistance at customer facilities. Spare parts department available for machine maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unimec Srl designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial packaging machinery for the food, cosmetics, and medical/pharmaceutical sectors. Its product portfolio includes automatic and semi-automatic tray sealers (REVO, Foodpack 1400, FP 400 MED, FP 400 ROTO MED), bench-top heat sealers for cosmetics (SEAL BOX 500, SEAL BOX Basic), thermoforming machines (Easyform), and a catalog of refurbished used machines. The company serves as the exclusive Italian agent for ILPRA Group while producing its own product line in-house at its Mortara facility.

Product overview

UNIMEC is an Italian industrial packaging machine company operating since 1994, initially as the non-food division of ILPRA Group and now serving as exclusive Italian agent for ILPRA while developing its own product line. The company offers a portfolio of packaging machines across three main sectors: Food (REVO tray sealer, Foodpack 1400), Cosmetics (SEAL BOX 500, SEAL BOX Basic), and Medical (FP 400 MED, FP 400 ROTO MED). Additionally, UNIMEC provides thermoforming machines (Easyform), manual sealers (Easypack 400 N), and a catalog of used/reconditioned machines. The product line serves small industries, large-scale retail trade, and specialized medical/pharmaceutical cleanroom environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REVO Automatic in-line tray sealer for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) with two loading area steps, 63 m³ vacuum pump, and SKIN packaging configuration as standard. Suitable for small/middle industrial production, workshops, and large-scale retail trade, achieving up to 9-10 cycles per minute.
• Foodpack 1400 Automatic tray sealer designed for collective catering and ready meals sectors, featuring rapid format changeover, easy cleaning, and quick maintenance with up to 23 cycles per minute. Optional automatic container destacker, needle roller, and remote assistance available.
• FP 400 MED Semi-automatic drawer machine for medical and pharmaceutical industries, suitable for cleanrooms regardless of ISO class. Features removable double mold for easy maintenance and touch screen control panel.
• FP 400 ROTO MED Rotary medical packaging machine with rotating table providing superior flexibility and continuous production cycle without interruptions. Designed for increased output in medical sector applications.
• SEAL BOX 500 Semi-automatic bench-top heat sealer with base containing container positioning system and START buttons for welding and cutting procedure. Made of stainless steel and anodized aluminum for wet environments, achieving up to 300-400 containers per hour.
• SEAL BOX Basic Sealing head with holder and automatic film unwinding/rewinding device, designed to be installed on existing packaging lines or machines from other manufacturers. Available in BASE (max Ø110mm) and JUMBO (max Ø210mm) versions.
• Easyform Thermoforming machine for packaging applications, registered in 2008, used across multiple industrial sectors for form-fill-seal operations.
• Easypack 400 N Semi-automatic manual sealer machine registered in 2006, designed for small-scale tray sealing operations with manual loading.
• 2nd-Hand/Reconditioned Machines Catalog of fully refurbished used industrial packaging machines including traysealers, thermoformers, vacuum packing machines, and automatic filling machines. Available for immediate purchase with technical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 9-10 cycles per minute for REVO tray sealer
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ILPRA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnimec was originally created as the 'non food' division of ILPRA Group in 1994. After expanding into the food sector, Unimec became the exclusive Italian agent for the entire ILPRA production. The company developed its own product line based on ILPRA Group's extensive experience and market feedback, while maintaining a close strategic relationship for manufacturing and technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ULMA Packaging: Spanish packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in flow-pack, tray-seal, and thermoforming solutions for food and medical sectors — a closely comparable mid-sized European peer with similar product mix.
• IMA Group: Italian-headquartered packaging machinery leader with deep expertise in pharmaceutical and food packaging; highly comparable on geography, vertical mix, and machine categories relevant to Unimec.
• Cama Group: Italian manufacturer of secondary packaging machinery and robotic packaging lines for food, personal care, and pharma — comparable as a specialized Italian packaging machinery peer serving overlapping vertical markets.
• Italian Pack: Italian packaging machinery manufacturer focused on food packaging including tray sealers and MAP systems — directly competes with Unimec in Italy in the same small-industry and retail food packaging segments.
• Nichrome: Packaging machinery manufacturer offering vertical form-fill-seal, tray sealing, and MAP systems for food and pharma — a comparable mid-sized specialist competitor in overlapping product categories.
• ILPRA Group: Italian manufacturer of tray sealers, thermoformers, and fill-seal packaging machinery for food, medical, and cosmetics — Unimec's parent company and exclusive Italian distribution partner, making it the most directly comparable peer on product, technology, and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global industrial machinery group with a packaging and food processing portfolio that overlaps with Unimec's MAP, filling, and food packaging technologies — much larger, but serving many of the same end customers.
• MULTIVAC: Global leader in packaging machinery including tray sealers, thermoformers, and MAP equipment for food, medical, and consumer goods — a much larger incumbent with overlapping product lines across Unimec's three verticals.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging solutions provider including vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging systems for food — comparable on MAP technology and food packaging end-customers, though broader and more consumer-focused.
• ProMach: Large North American packaging machinery holding company offering tray sealing, thermoforming, and filling solutions across food, beverage, and pharma — comparable as a broad incumbent in Unimec's core product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfJqm3e-ZaerRj78-wIXtTg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unimecsrl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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