Allevi

What Allevi does

Allevi Design & Development Srl, operating under the MAV (Meccanica Allevi Vigevano) brand, is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in die-cutting and material-cutting equipment. The company's origins trace to the 1940s when three siblings founded Fratelli Allevi in the province of Pavia to serve the footwear sector in Vigevano; the current entity was re-established in 2022 by the founders' heirs under a modernized identity. It maintains dual Italian locations, with its legal seat in Meda (MB) and operational headquarters in Cassolnovo (PV), and reports an installed base of more than 7,000 machines serving over 1,600 customers worldwide.

The product portfolio is organized around four die-cutting machine families — automatic (Pulsar, Blazar, MAV AUTO), traveling head, swing beam (SPRING series), and beam machines — supplemented by point-to-point cutting systems including the Proteus high-pressure water jet and the Magnetar vibrating-knife cutting table. A unifying technology platform is EP (Electric Power), a servo-driven architecture that replaces traditional hydraulics with electric motors mounted on the translating unit, delivering hundredth-millimeter precision, reduced electrical consumption, lower noise, and remote diagnostic capability. Services include maintenance and technical support, tape bonding, machine refurbishment and revamping, and custom multi-stage in-line system design. All machines are built to comply with the European Machinery Directive.

The business operates a direct B2B enterprise field-sales model, collaborating with industrial customers to design and build custom-configured machines and providing ongoing service throughout the equipment lifecycle. Revenue streams combine hardware sales (machine platforms with cutting forces from roughly 20 to 250 tons) with professional services (maintenance, spare parts, remote diagnostics), managed services (refurbishment and revamping), and custom engineering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. End markets span footwear, textiles and clothing, packaging and paper, seals and gaskets, medical and healthcare, abrasives, foams and synthetics, and leather goods and saddlery.

Name

Allevi

Legal name

Allevi Design & Development Srl

Website

https://allevi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Allevi Design & Development is an Italian manufacturer of die-cutting and material-cutting industrial machinery sold under the MAV brand. It serves industrial customers worldwide across footwear, textiles, packaging, medical, and related sectors with custom-configured machines, EP servo technology, and ongoing service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Die-Cutting Machinery

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

Keywords

• Industrial die-cutting machines
• Hydraulic cutting machinery
• Water jet cutting systems
• Footwear manufacturing equipment
• Industrial cutting tables

Headquarters

HQ city

Meda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Die-Cutting Machine Sales: Manufacture and sale of die-cutting machines including automatic machines, traveling head machines, swing beam machines, beam machines, water jet systems, and knife cutting tables. Machines are sold directly to industrial customers with various power capacities (20-250 tons) and configurations.
2. Maintenance and Technical Support Services: Ongoing technical support, maintenance services for machinery, spare parts supply, and remote diagnostic services for installed equipment.
3. Machine Refurbishment and Revamping: Restoration of machines to original conditions through complete or partial refurbishment, as well as revamping services for outdated machines or those requiring additional functionalities.
4. Custom Machine Design and Engineering: Technical department develops new projects and designs multi-stage in-line production systems based on specific customer needs and requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Allevi Design & Development Srl manufactures and sells industrial die-cutting and material-cutting machines under the MAV (Meccanica Allevi Vigevano) brand. The product portfolio includes automatic die-cutting machines, traveling head machines, swing beam machines, beam machines, water jet cutting systems, and oscillating knife cutting tables. The company also provides maintenance, refurbishment, tape bonding, and custom machine design services to industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Allevi Design & Development is an industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in die-cutting machines under the MAV brand. The product portfolio includes four main machine types: Automatic Die-Cutting Machines (with PULSAR, BLAZAR, and MAV AUTO sub-models), Traveling Head Die-Cutting Machines (Fustellatrici a Carro Mobile), Swing Beam Die-Cutting Machines (SPRING Series), and Beam Die-Cutting Machines (Fustellatrici a Massa Battente). Additional offerings include point-to-point cutting technologies: Proteus Water Jet cutting system and Magnetar Knife Cutting tables. The EP (Electric Power) technology platform provides energy-efficient precision control across machine lines. Services include maintenance assistance, tape bonding, machine refurbishment, and custom design. All machines are manufactured in compliance with European Machinery Directive standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAV (Meccanica Allevi Vigevano): The historical brand name under which Allevi manufactures and sells die-cutting machines globally, covering various industrial sectors including textiles, footwear, packaging, seals, medical, and abrasives.

Products and services

• Automatic Die-Cutting Machines (Fustellatrici Automatiche) Versatile die-cutting machines that operate on both cutting pads and cutting belts with various material feeding systems. Includes models PULSAR, BLAZAR, and MAV AUTO with features such as automatic die change, automatic material loading, fixed or rotating platens, and EP electric power technology for hundredth-millimeter precision. Built for industrial manufacturers across footwear, textile, packaging, and other sectors.
• Traveling Head Die-Cutting Machines (Fustellatrici a Carro Mobile) Die-cutting machines featuring a cutting head that translates across the material. Available in electric versions (up to 30 tons) with reduced electrical consumption and noise, and hydraulic versions (35 tons and above) with energy-saving Start & Stop device. Used for industrial cutting operations across multiple material types.
• Swing Beam Die-Cutting Machines (SPRING Series) SPRING machines with electronic die height setup device for high cutting accuracy. Available in three base sizes (900x450mm, 1000x500mm, 1200x500mm) with cutting forces from 20 to 27 tons. Features low noise emission, safety devices, electronic batch counter, and automatic pressure switch for different die heights.
• Beam Die-Cutting Machines (Fustellatrici a Massa Battente) Die beam cutting machines available with sliding tray (motorized sliding table) or movable beam configuration for optimal material loading and unloading. Available in manual and automatic versions with cutting power from 40 to 250 tons. Special versions available with side material loading for in-line production.
• Proteus Water Jet Cutting System High-pressure water cutting system (Water Jet) for die-less material cutting using point-to-point technology. Capable of precise cutting of rubber and synthetic materials with ultra-high-pressure water jet, providing extreme precision for industrial manufacturing applications.
• Magnetar Knife Cutting Table Cutting table or conveyor with electric or pneumatic vibrating blade for point-to-point cutting. Designed for automatic nesting on various materials with multi-layer cutting capability for industrial applications involving natural and synthetic materials in rolls or sheets.
• Assistance and Maintenance Services Maintenance services for Allevi machinery including swift repairs, component replacements, spare parts supply, and remote diagnostic capabilities to minimize machine downtime. Includes real-time remote assistance.
• Machine Refurbishment and Revamping Services Complete or partial refurbishment services to restore machines to original conditions, as well as revamping services for outdated machines or those requiring additional functionalities.
• Tape Bonding Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced through EP technology
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International PartnerscoreOthers · 1 January 2022Since 2022, Allevi Design & Development has been revitalizing product assistance through new international relationships. The company established new partnerships to strengthen its global presence and enhance service capabilities for customers worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobst Group: Swiss-based global leader in packaging and converting machinery, including die-cutting and folding-gluing equipment. Significantly larger than Allevi and competes for die-cutting machine sales into packaging and label converters — the same primary industrial segments Allevi serves.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: German global leader in printing presses and post-press finishing, including die-cutting for packaging and commercial print. Competes with Allevi on packaging die-cutting lines and benefits from a far larger installed base and service network.
• BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH: German manufacturer of corrugated packaging machinery, including die-cutters for the corrugated board sector. Competes with Allevi for die-cutting equipment sales into paper and packaging converters, though at significantly larger scale.
• Mark Andy Inc. US-headquartered manufacturer of narrow-web printing and converting equipment, including inline die-cutting stations for labels and packaging. Comparable to Allevi's converting-line business model for label and packaging converters.
• Cerutti Group (Officine Meccaniche Giovanni Cerutti): Italian manufacturer of rotogravure printing presses and converting/die-cutting equipment for packaging. Italian heritage and overlapping customer base in packaging converters make it a relevant comparable for Allevi.

Direct peers

• Atom S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of die-cutting presses and traveling head cutting machines for technical textiles, leather, rubber, and footwear — directly overlapping Allevi's MAV product lines. Italian-headquartered competitor with similar vertical mix in leather goods and technical materials.
• Zünd Systemtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of digital cutting tables and modular cutting systems for packaging, signage, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Allevi's Magnetar and Proteus point-to-point cutting product lines.
• Rollem International: Manufacturer of finishing and die-cutting equipment for the print and packaging industry, including slitting and creasing machines. Overlaps with Allevi's die-cutting offerings for paper and packaging converters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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