Italian Masterclass in Lima with GRUPO MAN PAN
On April 14–15, 2026, we will be in Lima, Peru, for an exclusive 2-day immersive culinary masterclass.
THE ART OF BAKING
We manufacture professional machines and ovens
We are an Italian group among the leaders in the bakery, pizza & pastry equipment sectors. Thanks to the merging of five Italian companies, Vitella, Effedue, Starmix, Flamic and Italforni, we are able to produce professional machines and ovens chosen by the best baking professionals across the world.
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Pizzerias
We provide everything required to kit out a pizzeria, from dough-making machines, to dividing and rounding machines to ovens equipped with latest generation systems designed to control cooking programmes. Professional tools, key to making excellent pizzas.
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Bakeries
We support bakeries helping them create their ideal laboratory with machines and tools that aim to achieve correct baking operations: ovens, mixers, dividers and much more. For all types of bread that have quality as their common denominator.
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Confectioneries
The art of confectionery is a combination of craftsmanship, techniques and creativity. We support manufacturers by delivering professional mixers, planetary mixers, dough sheeters and ovens designed to bring their creations to life.
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Industries
With machines and ovens dedicated to higher productivity levels, we support craftsmen with semi-industrial production, large-scale distribution and the food industry, with superior standards, quality materials and reliable service.
TURNOVER 2025
€35M
Where we export to
137
ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF MACHINES
15.100
Employees
120
CLIENTS SERVED
2.657
Surfaces
15.200 m2
*CONSOLIDATED GROUP DATA 2025
Our brands
A GROUP AMONG THE SECTOR LEADERS
Our brands, industrial excellence in terms of quality standards and reliability, guarantee Baking professionals the tools necessary to achieve excellent management of all production phases in the laboratory, boosting the efficiency of the entire production process.
Thanks to its extensive experience in the mixing industry and a widespread network of dealers, STARMIX manufactures robust, high-performance planetary mixers. It provides innovative support to the most demanding professionals in the production of creams and the preparation of special doughs.
It designs and produces dividers and rounders featuring an unmistakeable and functional design. A new generation of bread and pasta processing machines ideal for bakeries, pizzerias and confectioneries. No detail is left to chance in a VITELLA product, to ensure a unique professional experience.
It has been successfully operating at exceptionally high levels in the professional electric and gas oven industry for over forty years. ITALFORNI delivers high-performance products with a unique and technologically advanced designs for the pizzeria, bakery, confectionery, delicatessen and industrial sectors.
Specialised in the production of manual and automatic dough sheeters ideal for the rolling of dough strips to make puff pastry, croissants, shortcrust pastry and pizza bases. FLAMIC is an international benchmark firm for bakery, confectionery and catering professionals.
A spiral mixer manufacturer, with over 30 years of experience, for the pizzeria, bakery and confectionery sectors. Its specialisation, combined with ongoing research and development activity, allow EFFEDUE to reach superior quality standards suitable for all types of dough processing.
News
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WAICO is heading to TECNIPÃO 2026!
From March 6 to 9, 2026, we will be exhibiting at TECNIPÃO Porto, the professional trade fair dedicated to machinery, equipment and raw materials.
Waico looks forward to seeing you at sigep world 2026
From January 16th to 20th, 2026, we’ll be a key player at the SIGEP international trade fair in Rimini, an unmissable event for all baking professionals.
Italforni Live baking: traveling project dedicated to Perfect Baking
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