Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

Grano Equipamentos, headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, is a leading manufacturer of professional food processing equipment tailored for the bakery, pizzeria, and gastronomy sectors. Renowned for its engineering precision, technological reliability, and robust build quality, the company supplies a broad range of industrial machines to food producers across Brazil and international markets.

Company Overview

With a strong foothold in the Brazilian equipment manufacturing industry, Grano Equipamentos designs, fabricates, and delivers specialized food processing machines that streamline operations in commercial kitchens and production lines. The company operates from a technologically advanced facility in Caxias do Sul—an industrial hub for metal-mechanic and food equipment manufacturing in Latin America.

Core Business Activities

Grano Equipamentos focuses on:

• Design and production of food machinery
• Technical customization and installation
• After-sales support, maintenance, and parts distribution
• R&D in ergonomic and energy-efficient industrial equipment

Their product development combines user-centered design with industry-standard safety and hygiene protocols, ensuring compliance and performance across diverse culinary operations.

Product and Service Offerings

Grano’s comprehensive portfolio includes:

• Bakery Equipment

  • Spiral Mixers (up to 200kg)
  • Planetary Mixers (various capacities)
  • Dough Dividers and Rounders
  • Bread Moulders and Sheeters
  • Bread Slicers
  • Deck, Convection, Rotary, and Turbo Ovens

• Pizzeria Equipment

  • Modeladora de Pizza (Pizza Moulders)
  • Forno de Esteira (Conveyor Ovens)
  • Divisoras de Pizza (Pizza Dividers)
  • Ralador de Queijo (Cheese Graters)

• Gastronomy Equipment

  • Misturadora de Cozimento (Cooking Mixers)
  • Combi Ovens
  • Tilting pans and kettles for industrial cooking

All machines are built with stainless steel, energy-efficient motors, and digital control panels, offering precise performance, safety, and durability.

Specialization and USP

• Industrial-Grade Durability: Heavy-duty machines built for continuous operation
• Tailored Solutions: Modular design allows for customized configurations
• Energy-Efficient Systems: Equipment designed to reduce power consumption and increase thermal efficiency
• Ease of Maintenance: Quick-access parts and in-house service capability across Brazil

Financials and Economic Impact

Grano Equipamentos does not disclose financials publicly, but based on regional manufacturing benchmarks:

• Estimated annual revenue: BRL 25–50 million
• Production capacity: Over 2,000 industrial machines annually
• Workforce: Estimated 100–150 employees
• Distribution: Direct and distributor-based sales network throughout Brazil and select LATAM countries

The company significantly contributes to Brazil's food equipment sector and is a vital partner for bakery and restaurant chains scaling operations.

Shipments and Trade Activity

While the primary market is domestic, Grano has initiated international shipments to South American countries and is expanding its reach through partnerships with distributors in:

• Argentina
• Paraguay
• Chile
• Uruguay

Machines are typically shipped in modular components, fully crated and export-compliant, with multilingual technical documentation.

• Export formats: Skid-mounted crated units
• Shipping frequency: Monthly export batches
• Customs compliance: Products aligned with Mercosur trade codes and CE-ready versions for select equipment

Target Market

Grano Equipamentos serves:

• Industrial bakeries and pastry producers
• Pizzerias and restaurant chains
• Commercial kitchens in hotels, hospitals, and institutions
• Culinary schools and R&D kitchens
• OEM and private label equipment clients

Their equipment is valued by medium to large businesses scaling up automation and efficiency in food production.

Capabilities

• Precision CNC machining and laser cutting technology
• In-house electrical panel design and software integration
• Prototyping and stress-testing lab for equipment validation
• National network of technical assistance providers
• Custom branding and co-development projects for B2B clients

Certifications and Compliance

• NR12-compliant for machinery safety standards in Brazil
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in mechanical assembly
• Stainless steel AISI 304 and 430 use in food-contact surfaces
• In-house quality assurance aligned with ISO 9001 methodology
• Electromechanical components certified for CE (select markets)

Customer Testimonials

“We’ve used Grano ovens and mixers in our central bakery for five years—high performance and low maintenance.”
— Bakery Production Manager, Porto Alegre

“Their pizza moulders helped us scale our chain’s dough prep with consistent results across stores.”
— Franchise Director, Pizzeria Chain, São Paulo

Major Achievements

• Developed Brazil’s first industrial pizza divider with touchscreen control (2022)
• Introduced a high-efficiency rotary oven reducing bake time by 25%
• Expanded export-ready product line with multilingual support
• Launched a digital service request platform in 2023
• Recognized at the FIPAN trade show for innovation in bakery equipment design

Grano Equipamentos continues to shape the future of foodservice production by delivering industrial-grade equipment solutions with performance, durability, and innovation at their core.