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IMA S.p.A. – CORAZZA Division

Via Natalino Corazza 9, 40128 Bologna, Italy


  1. Address

    IMA S.p.A. – CORAZZA Division
    Via Natalino Corazza, 9 
    40128 Bologna
    Italy


  2. Phone

    +39 051 419 2011

Founded in 1954, IMA Corazza has grown into a global leader in the design and manufacture of dosing, wrapping and packaging solutions for dairy products, bouillon cubes and yeast. Over several decades, the company has expanded its capabilities to deliver a complete portfolio of high-performance technologies that meet the most demanding production needs and product specifications. 
Thanks to its longstanding expertise, IMA Corazza is recognised as the most reliable one‑stop supplier of complete processing and packaging lines for pressed and soft bouillon cubes. Its know‑how covers every stage of the production cycle—from product preparation, mixing and granulation to dosing or pressing operations, wrapping and fully integrated secondary packaging—making it the only partner capable of delivering true turnkey projects for bouillon cubes. 
In addition, IMA Corazza provides comprehensive solutions for the dairy industry, including processed, cream, fresh cheese and butter. The product range is designed to handle an exceptionally wide array of shapes and sizes, from small rectangular portions to large block formats, ensuring maximum flexibility and consistent product quality. The offering also includes dedicated equipment for dosing and wrapping yeast, strengthening the company’s relevance in the food market. 
With an installed base of over 4500 machines, IMA Corazza stands for reliability, precision and long‑term performance. Innovation is sustained by ongoing R&D and a dedicated technical team. Integration within the IMA Group strengthens its capability to deliver customised solutions through shared know‑how and advanced technologies, supporting customers in maximising efficiency and flexibility. 

Staff


160

Employees

Facility size


18,000

Sqm

Installed base


+4,500

Machines

Technologies we provide

Weighing and Counting

IMA provides a comprehensive range of weighing and counting technologies specifically engineered for the food industry. Systems ensuring precision, reliability, and high performance across a wide variety of applications – from dry goods to fresh produce and frozen items.

Primary wrapping

IMA develops primary wrapping solutions engineered to protect product integrity while maximising line efficiency. From versatile infeed systems to precise film control and advanced sealing technologies, our machines deliver stable, repeatable results at high speed with minimal waste.

Handling

Handling plays an essential role in integrated manufacturing lines as the glue that holds the line together, managing synergically the array of different machinery.

Feeding & Manipulation

IMA’s advanced feeding and manipulation systems handle both naked products and products in containers. They perform key functions including counting, alignment, portioning, robotics, tray loading, buffer storage, conveying solutions and final packaging.

Dosing and wrapping

IMA provides advanced dosing and wrapping solutions designed to deliver maximum efficiency and accuracy across a wide range of applications. From pasty products such as butter and margarine to processed cheese, paste bouillon cubes, and yeast, each solution is engineered to meet the highest standards of productivity and quality for the food industry.

Counting/Dosing

Accurate, versatile and reliable: counting technologies play a crucial role across multiple industries, from pharmaceutical and personal care to food and confectionery.

Cartoning

IMA is a global leader in automated packaging, our cartoning machines are recognized for their innovation and reliability across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, tissue & nonwoven, tobacco.

Banding

Our automatic banding machines offer an efficient and flexible solution for sealing round boxes of triangular portions of processed cheese, including multi-layer formats. Depending on the application, they can apply either paper sealing bands with an easy-to-open tear string, using cold glue application, or pre-cut self-adhesive banderoles, ensuring product integrity, secure closure, and a clean, high-quality appearance.

Tableting

An extensive range of automatic tablet making machines technical solutions has been developed by IMA through the years to satisfy the needs of any market application related to powder pressing.

Pack Styles

Triangular portion

Square portion

Rectangular portion

Cube and triangular mini portions

Square mini portions

Multi-portion tray box

Multi-portion tray box

Tray box

Flip-top tray box

Stick pack carton

Round box – one layer

Flip-top display box

Wrap-around carton

The Market Segments we serve

Bakery

Bouillon Cubes & Sauces

Chocolate & Confectionery

Dairy & Plant-Based Products

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Bakery

With nearly 55 years of experience, IMA is a trusted partner in the bakery industry, offering complete and innovative packaging solutions tailored to the evolving demands of producers worldwide.

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Bouillon Cubes & Sauces

IMA is a leading provider of packaging solutions for preserves, condiments and bouillon cubes.

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Chocolate & Confectionery

IMA serves the international Chocolate and Confectionery market with the best platforms and machines available to satisfy the process and packaging industry needs.

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Dairy & Plant-Based Products

IMA stands out as a key technological partner and business advisor for packaging technology suppliers in the Dairy, Butter, Cheese and Alternatives markets.

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One Partner. Every Stage of Production Covered.

Discover IMA’s complete turnkey solutions for bouillon cube production and packaging. From mixing, dosing and pressing to wrapping, cartoning and end-of-line technologies, our integrated lines are designed to maximize efficiency, product quality and overall equipment performance.

OPENLab

OPENLab is IMA Group’s network of technological laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimisation processes. OPENLab analyses most of the new sustainable and innovative materials as new compostable, biodegradable, paper-based or ultra-thin film, before they are commercially available in order to run them on vertical and horizontal packaging lines.

Services offered

Troubleshooting

IMA Skillgate for Business

A digital training platform designed to provide interactive, multimedia, and personalised learning experiences.

Spare Parts

MyIMA Spare Parts

IMA’s e-commerce platform designed to simplify and accelerate the entire spare parts procurement process

Technical Support​

IMA Smart Service Suite APP​

A digital tool designed to support IMA customers in managing their installed base of machines and systems.

Technical Support​

Programmed Maintenance

A structured preventive maintenance plan ensures production continuity and maximises equipment lifespan, reducing unexpected downtime.

Training

Training​

Training designed to enhance your installed base

Documentation

Documentation​

Accessible, reliable information, always up to date, in print or digital.

Consulting & Analytical Services

IMA Sentinel​

A data-driven platform for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.

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