Product Offerings
Products:
Machines: Pineapple Peeler, Apple Corer, Mango Pitter
PND srl is a leading Italian manufacturer of advanced fruit processing machinery, headquartered in Scafati, Salerno, Italy. Since its founding in 2000, the company has grown into one of the most recognized brands in fruit handling automation, serving the global fresh produce and food processing industries with tailored peeling, coring, slicing, and preparation equipment.
Core Business
PND specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-performance machines for the preparation of fresh-cut fruit. The company operates on a business model that integrates:
- R&D and engineering design of industrial-grade machinery.
- Customized equipment production based on client-specific needs.
- Installation and global after-sales support.
- Innovation partnerships with fruit packers, processors, and food service companies.
The company’s machines are used extensively in the ready-to-eat fruit and fresh-cut processing industry to automate labor-intensive operations with precision and hygiene.
Product and Service Offerings
PND offers a wide range of fruit processing machinery, suitable for small, medium, and large-scale operations. Their core product lines include:
- Peeling Machines: For apple, kiwi, citrus, mango, pineapple, melon, and butternut squash.
- Coring and Slicing Machines: Customizable for apple, pear, and similar fruits.
- Pomegranate Deseeders: Specifically engineered for efficient seed extraction.
- Strawberry Hulling Machines: Compact and automated.
- Cherry Tomato Cutting Systems: Ideal for salad and ready-meal manufacturers.
- Multifunctional Lines: Integrated systems for high-output fresh-cut production.
- Conveyor Belts and Accessory Systems: To connect machinery seamlessly in processing lines.
All machines are manufactured in stainless steel and meet international food safety standards, with options for pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical operation modes.
Specialization and USP
PND’s specialization lies in fruit-specific processing technologies that combine:
- High throughput with minimal product waste.
- Customizable modular systems for flexible plant integration.
- Compact machine footprints designed for space efficiency.
- Easy sanitation and tool-free maintenance, reducing operational downtime.
The company’s unique selling proposition is its fruit-by-fruit design approach, where every machine is engineered to handle the specific physical characteristics of the fruit—ensuring consistent output quality and reducing product damage.
Financial and Export Insights
While PND is a privately held company and does not publicly disclose financial statements, its global impact is reflected through:
- Over 1,570 machines installed worldwide.
- Active presence in more than 63 countries including the U.S., Spain, Turkey, South Korea, South Africa, and Australia.
- More than 670 customers globally, ranging from SMEs to multinational food companies.
- Annual participation in leading international trade shows including Fruit Logistica, Asia Fruit Logistica, Macfrut, and WorldFood Istanbul.
Their continued expansion into emerging markets is supported by local distributor networks and multilingual technical teams.
Target Market
PND’s primary customers include:
- Fresh-cut fruit packers.
- Centralized food preparation kitchens and commissaries.
- Supermarket and grocery chains operating in-house processing.
- Industrial fruit processing plants for juicing, canning, or freezing.
- OEM and private label food brands requiring consistent, hygienic fruit preparation.
They also support innovation projects in foodservice automation, smart agriculture, and food robotics.
Capabilities
- In-house mechanical engineering and design team.
- Fully equipped manufacturing and assembly facility in Salerno.
- Rapid prototyping and customization support.
- Remote diagnostics and technical assistance for global customers.
- Installation, commissioning, and operator training services.
PND is capable of delivering turnkey fruit processing lines, enabling clients to scale up from batch operations to continuous automated production.
Certifications and Compliance
PND’s machines and operations comply with:
- CE Marking for European conformity.
- HACCP-compliant machine design with food-safe materials and cleanability.
- ISO-equivalent engineering standards for mechanical safety and durability.
- Electrical and pneumatic component certifications from top-tier EU suppliers.
Every machine is factory-tested before shipment and includes detailed user documentation and maintenance manuals.
Major Achievements
- Delivered integrated fruit processing systems to multinational food companies and cooperatives across five continents.
- Introduced innovative dual-action peelers and multifunction machines that reduce operator labor by up to 60%.
- Developed dedicated machines for tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, and papaya, opening new markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
- Featured in international trade publications and processing equipment showcases for engineering excellence.
- Strong export momentum supported by multilingual sales and service teams and annual product innovations.
Customer Testimonials
Customer reviews published through trade media and distributor sites highlight:
- “PND’s SS8 MAXI peeler reduced our fruit prep labor costs by 40%.”
- “Reliable, fast, and clean-cut apple slicing systems—perfect for our European school fruit program.”
- “Support team helped us install and commission machines remotely within days—great after-sales service.”
Repeat purchases and long-term supply contracts with clients in Europe, the Americas, and Asia indicate high levels of customer trust and satisfaction.