IMA Coffee Hub returns to Paris Coffee Show 2026 as Technical Partner

For the second consecutive year, IMA Coffee Hub, through its IMA Petroncini brand, will support the French Roasting Championship, bringing advanced roasting technology and more than 100 years of expertise to the competition

Paris, France – September 2026 – IMA Coffee Hub is proud to announce its return at Paris Coffee Show 2026 as Technical Partner of the French Roasting Championship, strengthening its commitment to innovation, technical expertise and the development of the international coffee community.

Taking place from 12 to 14 September 2026 in Paris, the event will once again bring together coffee professionals, producers, roasters and enthusiasts from France and around the world.

As part of its technical partnership, IMA Petroncini will provide three models of TT12 Specialty Roasters for the French Roasting Championship, giving competitors the opportunity to put their roasting skills to the test on high-performance machines designed to deliver precision, consistency and control throughout the roasting process.

One of the key innovations of the 2026 edition will be MAESTRO PRO, IMA Petroncini’s new intuitive and innovative roasting control and HMI interface, installed on the Specialty Roasters.

Designed for both roasting competitions and small-batch production, MAESTRO PRO provides roasters with an intuitive user experience and a high level of control throughout the roasting process.

The French Roasting Championship will therefore give some of France’s most skilled roasters the opportunity to experience the new interface firsthand in a professional and highly competitive environment.

With more than 100 years of experience in designing and manufacturing coffee roasters and complete processing plants, IMA Petroncini brings to the event a long-standing heritage of engineering expertise, innovation and deep knowledge of the coffee roasting process.

“Returning as Technical Partner for the second consecutive year is a meaningful opportunity for us to strengthen our relationship with the French coffee community and to support the professionals who are shaping the future of roasting,” says Nicola Panzani, CEO of IMA Petroncini and Sales Director of IMA Coffee Hub. “The French Roasting Championship represents the ideal environment to put technology and expertise at the service of talented roasters. With the TT12 and MAESTRO PRO, designed for both roasting competitions and small-batch production, we are proud to give competitors the opportunity to experience our latest solutions in a real, high-level roasting environment.”

The continued partnership with Paris Coffee Show reflects IMA Coffee Hub’s broader commitment to the coffee industry, combining technology and know-how to support customers and professionals throughout the coffee value chain, from roasting and processing to packaging.

By sharing its technical expertise and investing in innovation, IMA Coffee Hub aims to contribute to the development of the coffee sector and support the next generation of roasting professionals.