Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna
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Since 1984
Corob is an electronics and software company headquartered in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Founded in 1984, it employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company makes dispensing, mixing, and tinting equipment for paints, coatings, inks, cosmetics, and food and beverage producers, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it began commissioning an automated in-can production line for paint and coatings manufacturing, and it is listed among suppliers reporting Toyota as a customer. Corob was acquired by Graco Inc. in November 2024.
Corob at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1984
Headquarters
San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
608
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
608
Named foreign suppliers
9
Top origins
Italy · India · Germany · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Corob.
What this tells a buyer
Corob's North American operations were consolidated with Graco's Minnesota facility, as reported by the company in May 2026.
Corob's product lines include coating, assembly, pump, and gear equipment, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Corob has been owned by Graco Inc. since its acquisition in November 2024 and is not publicly traded.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
42 years in operation (founded 1984).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Corob is an electronics and software company headquartered in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Founded in 1984, it employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company makes dispensing, mixing, and tinting equipment for paints, coatings, inks, cosmetics, and food and beverage producers, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it began commissioning an automated in-can production line for paint and coatings manufacturing, and it is listed among suppliers reporting Toyota as a customer. Corob was acquired by Graco Inc. in November 2024.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1984 |
Headquarters | San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Corob makes
Corob's product lines include coating, assembly, pump, and gear equipment, and it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Coating, Assembly, Pump, Gear (source: corob.com).
Certifications
Corob is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Corob's North American operations were consolidated with Graco's Minnesota facility, as reported by the company in May 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 608 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Italy · India · Germany · Belgium.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Toyota — reported by linkedin.com
Latest developments
2026-10-15 — Ganesh Aware Appointed Head of Purchasing at COROB | Business Era Magazine (linkedin.com)
2026-05-07 — COROB North America consolidates with Graco Minnesota (corob.com)
2026-05-07 — COROB News & Corporate Updates - (corob.com)
2026-03-09 — COROB at American Coatings Show 2026 | Industrial Tinting Solutions (corob.com)
2026-01-16 — En COROB nos enorgullece ser aliados de Diamante Pinturas, una empresa 100% mexicana que impulsa la innovación y la excelencia en cada uno de sus proyectos. | Hector Castillo (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Corob is headquartered in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna. Public sources also reference these locations:
Dayton, Minnesota — corob.com
Company details
Corob has been owned by Graco Inc. since its acquisition in November 2024 and is not publicly traded. Corob was founded in 1984, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 42 years in operation (founded 1984). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Corob make?
Corob is an electronics and software company headquartered in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Founded in 1984, it employs an estimated 500 to 1,000 people, with estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company makes dispensing, mixing, and tinting equipment for paints, coatings, inks, cosmetics, and food and beverage producers, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it began commissioning an automated in-can production line for paint and coatings manufacturing, and it is listed among suppliers reporting Toyota as a customer. Corob was acquired by Graco Inc. in November 2024.
Where is Corob headquartered?
Corob is headquartered in San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna (103 Via dell'Agricoltura, San Felice sul Panaro, Emilia-Romagna, 41038).
When was Corob founded?
Corob was founded in 1984.
How big is Corob?
Corob has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Corob hold?
Corob lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Corob import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 608 inbound shipments for Corob, with top origins including Italy · India · Germany · Belgium.
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Location & contact
Phone
+39 0535 663111
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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