Saeco

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Saeco International Group S.p.A.
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]


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