COMAT Dairy Equipment, headquartered in Bellizzi, Italy, is a globally renowned manufacturer and exporter of advanced dairy processing machinery, with a particular emphasis on equipment for cheese production. Founded with a mission to deliver highly specialized and customizable solutions, COMAT has established itself as a technological leader in dairy automation, supporting artisanal and industrial cheese makers across more than 40 countries.
Company Overview
With over 30 years of engineering expertise, COMAT combines traditional Italian cheesemaking heritage with cutting-edge technology. The company designs and manufactures equipment that optimizes every stage of the dairy transformation process — from curdling and stretching to moulding, cooling, and brining.
Core Business and Offerings
Cheese Production Equipment
COMAT provides a wide array of machines used in the manufacturing of pasta filata cheese varieties such as mozzarella, scamorza, burrata, provolone, string cheese, and more. Their equipment portfolio includes:
- Curd Cutters and Stretching Machines
- Steam Cookers (e.g., MC200)
- Moulding Machines (e.g., M22TR15B)
- Drainage Belts and Ricotta Flocculators
Compact Solutions – UNICA Series
COMAT's UNICA compact machines (e.g., UNICA 300, UNICA 600) are turnkey systems for small to medium dairy processors. These units integrate cutting, stretching, and moulding operations into a single system with capacity ranging from 150 to 600 kg/h.
Specialty and Automation Lines
- String Cheese & Stick Cheese Extrusion Lines
- Hardening and Cooling Systems
- Ricotta Processing Plants
- Automatic Carousel Moulding Units
COMAT also customizes solutions to meet specific production capacities, line configurations, and hygiene standards (EHEDG, 3-A SSI).
Specialization and USP
COMAT’s major strengths lie in:
- Modular and Scalable Architecture allowing flexible line upgrades
- High energy efficiency and steam optimization in cookers and stretching units
- Sanitary and easy-to-clean designs made with AISI 304/316 stainless steel
- IoT and remote diagnostics for predictive maintenance and performance monitoring
Their machinery supports both traditional and high-output continuous processes, ideal for diversified cheese markets.
Financial & Export Insights
COMAT has expanded significantly in export markets with:
- Presence in over 40 countries, particularly in USA, Canada, Latin America, Eastern Europe, MENA, and Southeast Asia
- Export-focused operations contributing to an estimated 80% of annual revenue
- According to data from Volza and Trademo, COMAT has exported more than 620 machinery units over the past 5 years
- High-ticket exports such as complete mozzarella lines exceed USD 250,000 per shipment
Certifications and Compliances
The company holds certifications relevant for international compliance:
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
- CE Conformity for all machinery
- Compliance with US FDA and 3-A Sanitary Standards for North American market
- EHEDG Guidelines adherence for hygienic engineering
Target Market and Capabilities
COMAT serves:
- Medium to large-scale industrial dairy producers
- Artisan cheese factories scaling up production
- Private label dairy product manufacturers
- Dairy cooperatives and contract manufacturers
With its in-house mechanical and software engineering teams, COMAT handles full project lifecycles including design, fabrication, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), commissioning, and post-installation training. The company also offers virtual support and system audits via remote diagnostics.
Customer Testimonials
"COMAT's Unica 600 changed our production efficiency entirely. It allowed us to automate mozzarella production with remarkable consistency."
— Plant Director, DairyCo Ontario, Canada
"We installed COMAT’s string cheese extrusion system and saw a 35% increase in yield with less manual handling."
— Production Manager, Al Marai, Saudi Arabia
Recognitions and Global Footprint
COMAT regularly exhibits at international dairy and food technology fairs:
- Anuga FoodTec (Germany)
- DairyTech Russia
- CheeseExpo Wisconsin (USA)
- CIBUS TEC Italy
Their innovation was spotlighted for the UNICA series, which won accolades for compact design and automation.
Conclusion
COMAT Dairy Equipment stands as a benchmark for high-performance, hygienic, and intelligent dairy machinery. Its consistent delivery of customized, CE-compliant, and globally accepted dairy solutions places it at the forefront of the cheesemaking equipment industry. With decades of trust, advanced engineering, and global reach, COMAT is the preferred partner for dairy businesses aiming for quality, efficiency, and scalability.
