Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Parma, Emilia-Romagna
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Since 1945
CFT Group is an Italian company headquartered in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1945. It designs, engineers, and manufactures processing and packaging machinery and turnkey lines for the food and beverage industry, including tomato processing, fruit preparation, and beverage canning. It has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees, is publicly listed under the ticker CFT, and has been part of ATS Corporation since 2021. In January 2026 it reported preparing a new sterilizer shipment to a European customer.
CFT Group at a glance
Revenue
275.9M
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Ownership
Publicly traded (BIT: CFT)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
81 years in operation (founded 1945).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
CFT Group is an Italian company headquartered in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1945. It designs, engineers, and manufactures processing and packaging machinery and turnkey lines for the food and beverage industry, including tomato processing, fruit preparation, and beverage canning. It has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees, is publicly listed under the ticker CFT, and has been part of ATS Corporation since 2021. In January 2026 it reported preparing a new sterilizer shipment to a European customer.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1945 |
Headquarters | Parma, Emilia-Romagna |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 275.9M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (BIT: CFT) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What CFT Group makes
CFT Group holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists products that include seaming, aseptic filling, robotic case packers, and x-ray quality control systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Seal, Plastic, Aluminum, Steel (source: cft-group.com).
Certifications
CFT Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — cft-group.com
ISO 45001 — cft-group.com
ISO 9001 — cft-group.com
Latest developments
2026-10-01 — Fruit preparations line: a complete automated plant - CFT Food Machinery (cft-group.com)
2026-09-17 — 🤝Proud to take another step forward together with Balkan for Food Industries Ltd.! | CFT Group (linkedin.com)
2026-05-26 — Beverage canning line for carbonated and hot fill drinks - CFT Food Machinery (cft-group.com)
2026-01-26 — CFT Group prepares to ship a new CFT OLIMPIC TC sterilizer to a European customer. Learn more here: | ATS Corporation (linkedin.com)
2026-01-13 — 🥫🍅 A new CFT holding and is ready for shipment to North Africa, as part of a complete line for the production of triple concentrated tomato paste with a capacity of 4,500 … | CFT Group (linkedin.com)
2025-09-16 — CFT & Kraft Heinz: New Ketchup Sterilization System - CFT Food Machinery (cft-group.com)
Facilities
CFT Group is headquartered in Parma, Emilia-Romagna. Public sources also reference these locations:
Telford, United Kingdom — cft-group.com
Company details
CFT Group is publicly traded under the ticker CFT, reports revenue in the range of 275.9 million, and operates as part of ATS Corporation. CFT Group was founded in 1945, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Parma, Emilia-Romagna. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 81 years in operation (founded 1945). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does CFT Group make?
CFT Group is an Italian company headquartered in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, founded in 1945. It designs, engineers, and manufactures processing and packaging machinery and turnkey lines for the food and beverage industry, including tomato processing, fruit preparation, and beverage canning. It has between 1,000 and 5,000 employees, is publicly listed under the ticker CFT, and has been part of ATS Corporation since 2021. In January 2026 it reported preparing a new sterilizer shipment to a European customer.
Where is CFT Group headquartered?
CFT Group is headquartered in Parma, Emilia-Romagna (94 Via Paradigna, Parma, Emilia-Romagna, 43122).
When was CFT Group founded?
CFT Group was founded in 1945.
How big is CFT Group?
CFT Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 275.9M range.
Is CFT Group publicly traded?
Publicly traded (BIT: CFT). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does CFT Group hold?
CFT Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+39 0521 277111
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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