Saeco
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Saeco International Group S.p.A. | |
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Type | Private |
Founded | 1981 |
Founder | Sergio Zappella and Arthur Schmed |
Headquarters | Bologna, Italy |
Area served | Worldwide |
Industry | Household goods |
Products | Coffee machines |
- Saeco was also the name of a road bicycle racing team sponsored by the company.
Saeco is an Italian manufacturer of espresso machines and other electrical goods located near Bologna.
[edit] History
The company was founded by Sergio Zappella and Arthur Schmed in 1981.[1] In 1985 they launched the first completely automatic espresso machine for domestic use and in 1999 they bought the historic brand of Gaggia.[1]