Exhibiting at Inter FoodTech 2025

TECALIT Srl is a distinguished Italian manufacturer of advanced food processing equipment, specializing in pasta and snack pellet production lines. Headquartered in San Martino di Lupari, Italy, TECALIT has built a solid global reputation for delivering customized, high-efficiency machinery to meet the evolving needs of the food industry.

Company Overview

Founded with a mission to redefine food production technology, TECALIT focuses on the engineering, manufacturing, and installation of complete industrial lines for producing dry pasta, gluten-free pasta, snack pellets, fresh pasta, and couscous. The company offers tailor-made solutions and turnkey projects that align with the highest standards of hygiene, automation, and energy efficiency.

Product and Service Offerings

TECALIT provides a wide spectrum of machinery, designed for scalability and efficiency across various production capacities:

• Dry Pasta Lines: Including short-cut pasta, long-cut pasta, nest pasta, and multishape formats.
• Gluten-Free Pasta Lines: Specialized systems for producing corn, rice, chickpea, and lentil-based pasta with precision cooking and extrusion technologies.
• Snack Pellet Lines: Capable of producing 2D, 3D, die-cut, and punched snack pellets in high volumes with uniform quality.
• Fresh and Instant Pasta Lines: Automated systems for filled and plain fresh pasta, with optional pasteurization and drying modules.
• Couscous Lines: Innovative systems for steam-cooked couscous, ensuring consistent granule formation and shelf stability.

Each product line is backed by integrated process control systems, remote diagnostics, and user-friendly interfaces, enabling seamless operation and monitoring.

Specialization and Unique Selling Points

TECALIT's unique strength lies in its custom-engineered solutions that are adaptable to client requirements. Some key differentiators include:

• Gluten-Free Expertise: One of the few manufacturers with dedicated R&D and full-scale lines for gluten-free pasta, reflecting growing consumer demand.
• Versatile Die Systems: Their modular dies allow rapid changes across pasta shapes and pellet forms.
• Sustainability Focus: Use of energy-efficient motors and optimized heat exchange systems reduces environmental footprint.
• Global Technical Assistance: Remote and onsite support ensure consistent uptime and customer satisfaction.

Financial Insights

While detailed financials of the privately held TECALIT are not publicly disclosed, the company’s export-driven model places it among Italy’s top-tier pasta machinery exporters. According to export databases:

• ImportYeti reports over 190 international shipments between 2021 and 2024.
• Key export destinations include the United States, Egypt, India, and Brazil, indicating strong global reach.
• Typical shipment values range between USD $50,000 to $450,000, depending on equipment complexity.

These figures demonstrate not only the company’s significant volume capacity but also the high capital value of its machinery.

Target Market

TECALIT caters to a global clientele across multiple sectors:

• Industrial pasta manufacturers
• Snack pellet producers
• Private label food processors
• Special diet food producers (gluten-free, organic)

Their solutions are particularly suited for companies targeting health-conscious and convenience-focused consumers, a rapidly growing segment worldwide.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

• Design and Engineering: In-house CAD and simulation tools for mechanical and process engineering.
• Manufacturing: ISO-compliant facility in Italy with CNC machining, stainless steel fabrication, and equipment testing zones.
• Project Management: Turnkey installations, including factory layout, installation, training, and after-sales service.
• R&D: Continuous innovation in gluten-free processing, extrusion control, and pellet expansion optimization.

Certifications and Compliance

TECALIT systems conform to European CE standards and food safety regulations. Machines are manufactured using food-grade materials and designed in accordance with:

• HACCP standards
• ISO 9001 quality systems
• FDA-compliant components for North American markets

These certifications are crucial for customers requiring compliance with international safety and hygiene protocols.

Customer Testimonials

“We have been using TECALIT’s gluten-free pasta line for over two years now. The quality consistency and technical support are exceptional. A truly reliable partner.”
— Operations Head, Organic Foods India Pvt Ltd

“Their snack pellet technology outperformed our expectations, especially in product shape consistency and energy savings.”
— R&D Manager, SnacksTech Egypt

Major Achievements

• Developed one of the first integrated couscous production systems for medium-scale operations.
• Installed over 300 complete production lines worldwide as of 2024.
• Recognized in trade shows such as IPACK-IMA and Gulfood Manufacturing for innovation in gluten-free machinery.

TECALIT continues to evolve as a key player in food machinery manufacturing, leveraging Italian engineering excellence with a global market vision.