POLA s.r.l., headquartered in Soncino, Italy, is a privately held technology company specializing in the design and production of advanced automation and control systems for agricultural and livestock operations. With over four decades of engineering innovation, POLA has positioned itself as a pioneer in smart farm management, offering microcomputer-based solutions for climate control, weighing, ventilation, and remote monitoring.
Core Business Operations
POLA's operations center around the development and supply of embedded systems and digital controllers tailored for precision agriculture. Its product lines include:
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Microcomputers and Controllers:
- XP Line: Models such as XP29, XP31, XP38, XP40, XP46, XP47, XP50, XP51, XP53, XP61 to XP80, supporting diverse automation needs in animal husbandry and greenhouse operations.
- X Line: Includes Xfarm, Xscale, Xlog, Xbatch, and Xcrono for data logging, batching, and overall farm management.
- Q Line: Features Qfarm and Qfarm.Cloud for real-time remote farm control, and Qpigs for pig production management.
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Climate Control Units: XPFA, XPFC, XPGH, XPSG, XPSF offer precise environmental management tailored for poultry houses, greenhouses, and other agri-tech applications.
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Weighing Systems:
- XP50 for hopper weights
- XP51 for bird weighing
- XP53 for rabbit scales
- XP61/XP62 for silo inventory monitoring
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Ventilation and Lighting: XP66 and XP69 controllers provide dynamic control over ventilation and lighting systems, ensuring optimal air quality and biosecurity.
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Alarm Systems: XPGA (multi-zone alarms) and HP13 (temperature-specific alarms) enhance facility safety and early-warning capabilities.
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Remote Control & Cloud Integration: XPline.Cloud and Qfarm.Cloud enable secure remote monitoring and control via web and mobile interfaces, reducing operational downtime and improving responsiveness.
Specialization and USP
POLA’s technological expertise lies in creating modular, programmable microcontroller-based platforms that are:
- Highly Customizable: Adaptable to specific livestock, crop, and climate conditions.
- User-Friendly: Interface-driven setups with multilingual support.
- Cloud-Compatible: Real-time data collection and remote access for proactive management.
- Durability-Certified: Designed for harsh agricultural environments with IP-rated components.
The systems are also praised for their ability to integrate multiple farm functions—climate, feed, water, lighting, and weighing—into a unified control interface.
Financial and Operational Metrics
While POLA s.r.l. does not disclose financials as a private entity, the following insights reflect its scale and industry footprint:
- Annual Production Volume: Estimated 20,000+ control units delivered across Europe and the Middle East.
- Export Share: Over 70% of sales are international, with key markets in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Germany, France, and South America.
- Dealer Network: 100+ authorized resellers and technical support providers worldwide.
- Product Development Cycle: Releases 5–8 firmware or product upgrades annually, reflecting a strong R&D focus.
Export and Project Delivery
POLA serves a wide range of integrated livestock operations and greenhouse projects:
- Key Installations: Multi-site poultry operations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, greenhouse climate systems in Spain and Turkey, rabbit farms in Italy.
- Remote Monitoring Deployments: XPline.Cloud and Qfarm.Cloud are implemented in high-density farms with 24/7 monitoring.
- Support Services: Remote diagnostics, field training, and technical documentation in multiple languages.
Target Markets
- Poultry and Livestock Farms
- Greenhouse Operations
- Feed and Hatchery Integrators
- Smart Farming Consultants
- Agricultural Equipment OEMs
Capabilities
- Embedded System Design: From PCB design to firmware programming.
- Custom Automation Engineering: Project-specific hardware-software development.
- Multilingual Firmware: User interface support in Italian, English, Arabic, and more.
- Cloud Integration: Full compatibility with mobile/web-based dashboards and alerts.
Certifications and Compliance
- CE Marking – Compliant with EU directives on electronics and safety
- RoHS Compliance – Restriction of hazardous substances in all circuit boards
- ISO-aligned Quality Controls – Rigorous internal standards for component testing and system durability
All POLA systems are compliant with EU agricultural machinery and electrical safety standards.
Major Achievements
- Developed the XPFA climate system, now deployed in over 5,000 poultry houses.
- Launched Qfarm.Cloud, an IoT-driven platform supporting over 10 million data points daily.
- Partnered with integrators in MENA and Eastern Europe for smart broiler and layer farm retrofits.
- Awarded for Innovation in Agricultural Automation at multiple regional tech expos.
- Led the digital transformation of medium-scale farms across Italy and Spain through modular IoT controllers.
POLA s.r.l. continues to redefine the agricultural automation landscape with its commitment to smart, scalable, and durable control systems. Its engineering-driven approach supports both industrial integrators and independent farms in achieving higher productivity, traceability, and sustainability.
