The growing demand for high-efficiency roasting solutions is driving IMF Roasters to consolidate its role in international markets. Participation in Gulfood Manufacturing, one of the most important events for the food and coffee industry, underscores the company’s strategy: to maintain a strong presence at leading trade fairs and deliver Italian technology to roasters worldwide.
In 2024, IMF recorded revenue growth of about 25%, surpassing €19 million and opening new commercial routes from Europe to Asia. Indonesia and Malaysia are among the most dynamic markets, while in the Middle East, Gulfood Manufacturing has strengthened long-standing relationships and generated new strategic contacts.
“Our strength lies in the ability to adapt to diverse contexts,” notes Alessandro Garbin, CEO of IMF. “We provide tailored solutions that meet local production needs, from small artisanal roasters to large industrial plants.”
Alongside its commercial expansion, IMF continues to invest in research and development to raise quality and sustainability standards. Among its most advanced projects is a predictive roasting-curve software, developed with the support of an international university, capable of learning and autonomously adjusting process variables.
“We created a custom platform integrated with our roasters to optimize time, resources, and efficiency,” explains Lorenzo Mosca, Head of the Technical Department. “Thanks to artificial intelligence, roasters can achieve professional results more quickly and sustainably.”
Sustainability is a cornerstone of IMF’s strategy. The company is developing fully electric models and, within its R&D program, projects aimed at eliminating fossil fuels from the roasting process. “We are electrifying gas-powered models and investing in alternative solutions to achieve zero emissions without sacrificing performance,” Mosca adds.
IMF highlights its innovations through an integrated communication strategy that combines specialized trade media, digital channels, and a selective presence at major international fairs.
“We promote projects with tools consistent with our identity,” says Garbin. “Partnerships with industry magazines and a carefully managed social-media presence strengthen global brand recognition.” Customer relationships are equally vital: their feedback and success stories are collected and shared to illustrate the brand’s reliability.
Gulfood Manufacturing
Gulfood Manufacturing offers the opportunity to experience IMF’s latest R&D results first-hand: the advanced AI-driven roasting-curve management software, fully integrated with IMF roasters. “Thanks to artificial intelligence, both artisanal and industrial roasters can streamline and refine their work, achieving professional results faster and more sustainably,” Mosca concludes. Visit IMF at Stand S3-C83 (Shk Saeed Hall 3) for detailed technical insights with the IMF team.
