Italian coffee roaster Illycaffè has acquired an 80% stake in Capitani, a company based in Solbiate con Cagno (Como) specializing in the design and production of coffee machines. The Capitani family will retain the remaining 20% stake. As reported by newspapers of the Nem Group, the company, founded in 1979, is considered a sector excellence, renowned for its technical quality, innovation, and industrial efficiency.
The objective of this acquisition is to strengthen the Italian production chain and consolidate Illycaffè’s positioning in the global premium market. CEO Cristina Scocchia defined the move as “a fundamental step in our growth strategy,” stating the goal is to be “no longer just coffee, but an integrated system that includes the product and the machines to prepare it.” This approach is also intended to “reduce dependence on non-European suppliers and enhance Italian manufacturing excellence.”
Amid an unstable geopolitical scenario and a difficult economic context with tripled raw material costs, Scocchia reaffirmed her approach: “When the road is uphill, you accelerate.”