Precision Soul.
Global leader in automatic lines for coated box production. We innovate where competitors stop, transforming 70 years of mechanical heritage into digital intelligence.
A Legacy of Invention
1956 · The "Natalina"
Quintilio Santini builds his first manual wrapper, born at Christmas. The seed of the future SATE company.
1958 · S7 Wrapper + Double Gluer
"Natalina" evolves to wrapper S7 with automatic folding. First gluer with double paper positioner.
1971 · QuadStayer with High-Stack
SATE realizes the first quadstayer with high-stack loading system.
1992 · Electronic Coating Machine
SATE presents the first electronic coating with sequential folding, variable press and automatic format change — 12 years ahead of the market.
1994 · First Mechatronic Line
SATE produces the first automated mechatronic line for the production of boxes packed with new and difficult to process paper.
2005 · Corner Cutting "BIG"
World's first corner cutter with cutting blades up to 320mm long.
2009 · The Ecoline
The Ecoline for production of boxes and covers simultaneously — one of the most modern projects in the industry.
2011 · SX700: The Revolution Begins
From a revolutionary vision of CTO Diego Santini, the SX700 introduces innovative systems for rigid-box making.
2015 · The S700 Line
The most advanced and flexible rigid-box line in the world. From 700x500x250mm down to 40x40x10mm in the same line.
2026 · Future Is Coming
AI-driven diagnostics, KERS energy recovery, and the Nexar robotic platform — expanding into pharma and renewable.
21 Patents · Three Generations Santini
From Quintilio Santini and the 1956 "Natalina" wrapper to today's European patents on rigid-box automation. An intellectual property heritage that grounds the technological value of SATE.
Quintilio Santini
Founds SATE in 1956 with the "Natalina" wrapper. Six Italian patents on corner cutters, blades, and centering systems – the technological roots of the company.
Patents
IT1195591 · IT1154924 · IT1221689
IT1212645 · IT1215094 · IT1204214
Renzo Santini
Drives the second generation. Machines for boxes, gluers, binding and punching: 12+ Italian patents that consolidate SATE as a reference in rigid-box automation.
Patents
IT1253521 · IT1265586/87/90/91
IT1269216 · IT1305047 · IT1309995
IT1270488 · IT2017...
Diego Santini
Originator of the SX700/S700 revolution. European (EP) patents owned by SATE S.r.l. protect the core of modern production lines: sheet alignment, glue application, format change.
European Patents
EP3621790 · EP3621884
EP3621789 (SATE S.r.l.)
21 patents across three generations: an intellectual property heritage that protects SATE technology and grounds its value – from 1956 to today.
A Company That Reinvests
Efficiency, digitalization, security, new business lines: continuous investment in operational excellence and technology infrastructure.
Energy Efficiency
Plant retrofit with 100 kWp photovoltaic system: carbon footprint reduction and lower energy costs.
Digitalization · LEAN + ERP
Lean Transformation of operational processes and centralized ERP (Odoo) rollout across all Galileo Holding group companies.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure
High-reliability tech network with cybersecurity cluster: data-flow tracking inbound/outbound and prevention of cyber attacks.
Robotic Division
Birth of the dedicated robotic division: SATE as implementer/servicer of industrial automation, evolving toward a reference role in Italy.
SATE Sovereign · Industrial AI
Launch of a sovereign AI platform (hosted in Italy) that programs PLC machines and robotics 5× faster. Beta Q3 2026.
SATE Sovereign
The sovereign AI that programs machines – a new revenue line at scale from 2027+. An AI platform that generates PLC and robotics code, hosted entirely in Italy: the customer's industrial know-how never leaves the company. Compatible with Siemens, ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Rockwell, Beckhoff and B&R.
5×
Faster Development
PLC and robotics coding speed
-60%
Debug Hours
On legacy code maintenance
-40%
Time-to-Market
From design to production
100% EU
Data Sovereignty
Hosted in Italy · GDPR, AI Act, NIS2
In short: a strategic initiative projecting SATE beyond packaging, toward a scalable technology platform. New strategic horizon from 2027+ – an investment in the future, not in today's P&L. Beta Q3 2026 · sovereign.sate.eu
Global Packaging Leaders Trust Our Technology
Listed multinationals and premium-packaging groups invest in SATE machinery. Public sources: bilanci/comunicati of cited customers.
Smurfit WestRock
One of the world's largest paper-based and sustainable-packaging groups. Dual-listed on NYSE and London Stock Exchange, present across all continents.
Robinson plc
UK-listed packaging group serving major consumer-goods brands such as P&G and Unilever. Chose SATE technology to upgrade their UK production plant.
GZ Media
Largest vinyl record producer worldwide and major premium-packaging player. Manufactures for iconic brands and artists including the Rolling Stones, U2, and IKEA.
Pusterla 1880
Heritage luxury-packaging group present across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Chose SATE for the first S700 line installed in the United Kingdom — a strategic technology bet.
Also among SATE customers in Europe
Lindner Feinkartonagen
Germany · founded 1909
La Petite Jumelle
Athens, Greece
Cartonajes Salinas
Spain · rigid carton
From America to India, through Europe
SATE exports its technology to three continents. Italy is our HQ and manufacturing base; the United States and India are strategic export markets actively served.
Italy
HQ Pistoia
Germany
France
Spain
UK
Ireland
Belgium
Poland
Greece
Czechia
India
USA
Galileo Holding Group
SATE is part of a stable industrial group with diversified positioning in advanced manufacturing and the clean-energy transition.
Holding
GALILEO HOLDING S.r.l.
Capital allocation & M&A direction across operating companies
SATE S.r.l.
100%Luxury packaging since 1956 · Automation, robotics, services, SATE Sovereign (AI)
- S-Line – Rigid box lines S700/S500
- SA · SC – Laminators and corner cutters
- Nexar · ST – Robotics & box capping
- Global Services – OEM, consumables, assistance
- Robotic Division – Implementer/servicer (2025)
- SATE Sovereign – Industrial AI (2026, revenue 2027+)
Joule Capital S.r.l.
45%Benefit Company · Energy transition
- Investment & Finance – Tokenization, SPV
- Innovation – AI & blockchain for energy
- Impact Investing – Solar, wind, BESS, green H2
- Energy Services – ESCO & energy efficiency
A Reliable Industrial Partner
✓ Continuous Profitability
Positive net income every year over the last business cycle
✓ Deleveraging
Consistent debt reduction and strong free-cash-flow generation
✓ Equity Solidity
Well-capitalized balance sheet with low leverage at group level
✓ Clean Credit Bureau
No defaults nor late payments on record
✓ Listed Customers
Smurfit WestRock, Robinson, GZ Media in the portfolio
✓ Export & Orders
Solid 2026 backlog from European and overseas customers
Band A · Rating 71/100
Creditsafe Rating
Low Credit Risk
Contained risk profile with self-liquidating operations and advanced customer collection. A reliable partner for banking institutions and strategic suppliers.
Investment in the Future
InnovaSATE
Continuous research in environmental and process technologies for energy efficiency, hangar optimization and COVID-19 distancing measures. Co-financed by European Regional Development Fund.
Internationalization
SATE strengthens international presence in mature markets (US) and emerging markets (India, China) through Printpack India 2019 and Virtual Expo participation. Both stand and participation costs supported.
Digitalization
Important digital transformation of the company, operating in a sector where digital transition investments are essential to remain competitive while maintaining the high quality of products and services offered.