ABL S.p.a.
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ABL S.p.a. - overview
Established
1978
Location
-, Modena, Italy
Primary Industry
Industrial Machinery
About
ABL S. p. a. is a manufacturer specializing in advanced fruit processing machinery, aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in the food processing sector.
Their innovative designs cater to various fruit handling needs, significantly improving operational productivity. Founded in 1978 in Italy, ABL S. p. a.
focuses on the design and production of fruit processing machinery. The company was recently acquired by Gulftech International, Inc. in July 2019 at an enterprise valuation between EUR 33 to 40 million. The CEO, Scott Bell, leads the company as it operates from its headquarters in Cavezzo, Italy, engaging in direct sales with food processing companies globally.
ABL S. p. a. specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced fruit processing machinery.
Their product line includes equipment for peeling, cutting, coring, destoning, shelling, and washing fruits such as apples, pineapples, and oranges. The machinery is developed with a focus on operator safety, process automation, and contamination control. ABL serves a diverse clientele in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency for medium and large food manufacturers. In the most recent year, 2023, ABL S.
p. a. reported a revenue of USD 15. 98 mn and an EBITDA of USD 875,920.
The company operates under a B2B model, generating revenue primarily from the sale of machinery and ongoing service agreements, emphasizing rapid after-sales service to maintain strong client relationships and encourage repeat business. Looking ahead, ABL S. p. a.
is focused on expanding its product offerings with new machinery designed to meet evolving market needs. The company aims to enter new markets across Asia and North America by 2025. Recent acquisition funding will support these initiatives, strengthening their capacity to innovate and expand their geographic footprint.
Primary Industry
Industrial Machinery
Sub Industries
Industrial Machinery
Website
www.abl-fruit-machinery.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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ABL S.p.a. - timeline of key events
ABL S.p.a. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 3,928,958 | 6,171,288 | 7,430,145 | 10,595,158 | 11,564,936 | 12,733,967 | 12,289,340 | 15,310,264 | 15,103,374 | 14,837,171 | 11,262,641 | 13,515,583 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 57.1% | 20.4% | 42.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | (3.5%) | 24.6% | (1.4%) | (1.8%) | (24.1%) | 20.0% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 219,148 | 1,042,274 | 1,532,650 | 3,129,146 | 3,965,829 | 3,450,774 | 2,806,651 | 3,711,272 | 3,392,508 | 2,703,972 | 753,719 | 1,095,251 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 122,674 | 929,531 | 1,457,244 | 3,045,347 | 3,862,744 | 1,846,074 | 981,201 | 1,843,120 | 1,654,217 | 953,125 | (697,243) | (306,342) | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.1% | 15.1% | 19.6% | 28.7% | 33.4% | 14.5% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 6.4% | (6.2%) | (2.3%) | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 5.6% | 16.9% | 20.6% | 29.5% | 34.3% | 27.1% | 22.8% | 24.2% | 22.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 28,285 | 615,858 | 958,885 | 2,067,224 | 2,750,584 | 790,596 | 273,211 | 870,266 | 787,247 | 539,792 | (1,068,700) | (339,486) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 0.7% | 10.0% | 12.9% | 19.5% | 23.8% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 3.6% | (9.5%) | (2.5%) | - | - | - |
ABL S.p.a. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | ABL S.p.a. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | ABL S.p.a. | - |
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ABL S.p.a. - employee data
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