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Maximum aroma development and unparalleled reliability in every coffee roasting machine for the coffee you desire.

With over 100 years of experience in the coffee industry, IMA Petroncini coffee roasters guarantee creativity, uniformity and consistency in coffee production, whether for large or small businesses. Combining a rich heritage with cutting-edge technology and extensive market expertise, we deliver high-quality, sustainable artisan and industrial coffee roasters and comprehensive plant engineering solutions designed to enhance production efficiency, optimise processes and promote environmentally conscious operations — all with a focus on precision, reliability and sustainability, typical of advanced coffee roasting equipment.

Different drum roaster sizes, the same high-quality roasted product. 

With roasting quantities ranging from 5 to 720 kg per cycle, IMA Petroncini roasters optimise the thermodynamic cycle, achieving excellent roasting yields with each coffee roasting machine. Built with thick and reliable materials that minimise heat dispersion and equipped with precise roasting control systems, every IMA Petroncini roaster allows you to achieve maximum product customisation and high-quality consistency, whether for small batches or industrial-scale production.

Key advantages

  1. Key advantages


    Non-stop
    productivity 

    Have you ever wondered why many IMA Petroncini roasters are still in operation after 50 years? Here’s the reason: they are built to last, with durable components that ensure uninterrupted performance and consistent, high-quality coffee production over decades. Their longevity and reliability make them a wise investment for any coffee producer, owning the best Made-in-Italy quality coffee roaster, made by one of the leading coffee roasting machine manufacturers.

  2. Key advantages


    Advanced
    safety 

    Petroncini roasters are engineered with reliable safety features, incorporating state-of-the-art systems that monitor all the process parameters in real time. These machines are equipped with automatic safety shutdowns, overheat protection and robust failsafe mechanisms to ensure maximum protection for both the equipment and operators, minimising any operational risks in industrial coffee roaster applications.

  3. Key advantages


    Targeted
    aroma 

    With our roasters, you can consistently achieve the desired coffee aroma, thanks to advanced control systems that allow for precise recipe customisation. These systems ensure the highest level of repeatability over time, enabling you to maintain the same exceptional quality in every batch, whether for small or large-scale production.

Coffee technologies

Nuts and cocoa
roasters

Beyond Coffee: versatility at its best.
IMA Petroncini roasters go far beyond coffee roasting. Thanks to the advanced drum technology and the mechanical engineering tailored to product specifications, IMA Petroncini coffee roasting equipment adapts perfectly to different raw materials, such as barley, hazelnutscocoa beans, peanuts and almonds, enhancing their natural flavors and ensuring consistency and hygiene at every batch.

Sustainability at the centre

Beyond the A to Z of coffee processing and packaging, IMA Coffee Hub is committed to increasing sustainable practices to reduce roasting emissions and test alternative packaging materials, implementing advanced eco-friendly solutions throughout the industrial process to rise to the challenge of coffee sustainability. This environmental commitment applies through adapting filling and sealing technology to the new packaging materials, and testing alternative processes to preserve resources and minimise packaging waste
 
Over the past few years, IMA has embraced a sustainability-focused approach, designing and adapting roasting and processing technologies to reduce energy consumption and lower CO₂ emissions, supporting responsible resource management. In collaboration with OPENLab, IMA Group’s network of technological laboratories and testing areas dedicated to research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimisation processes, IMA Coffee Hub has invested in a range of innovations to improve the sustainability of its roasting solutions, all without compromising product quality. 

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