Industrial group · since 1866
Your Packaging, the strength of a Group.
Four companies, one integrated supply chain. From design to delivery, we manage every stage of industrial packaging in-house.
The Group
A single partner for every industrial packaging need.
Gruppo Tecnocart brings together expertise, plants and proprietary fleet into one industrial reality. Four coordinated companies, over 160 years of experience, a supply chain the client no longer has to assemble alone.
Our story
One hundred and sixty years of packaging, step by step.
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1866
Alfa Imballaggi is born in Carpi
Foundation of the original packaging company, initially specialized in wood packaging.
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1970
Tecnocart Imballaggi is born
Founded in Bologna by Osvaldo Del Vecchio, Stefano Malagoli and Fabio Bergonzoni.
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1985
Registration of Scatolificio Tecnocart
Formal registration of Scatolificio Tecnocart SRL with headquarters in Modena.
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2005
Move to Calderara di Reno
Tecnocart Imballaggi consolidates its headquarters in Calderara di Reno (Bologna).
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2015
Tecnobox joins the Group
Acquisition of Tecnobox, specialist in paperboard and luxury packaging.
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2020
Alfa Imballaggi acquisition
The Group acquires the historic Alfa Imballaggi of Carpi, bringing its roots back into its history.
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2024
JSPRINTER 9.24 technological investment
Installation of the first JSPRINTER 9.24 casemaker in Italy, for high-speed and precision printing.
Our numbers
The size of the Group, in figures.
- 160+
- Years of history
- 4
- Group companies
- 35+
- People on the team
- 3
- Operating plants
Complete solutions
Eight product categories, one supply chain.
Everything you need for industrial packaging, managed under one roof.
Scatolificio
Custom packaging for every sector: from food to mechanics, from pharma to logistics.
Imballaggi
Protection and handling solutions for production, storage and shipping.
Cartotecnica
Precision processing, fine finishes and customization for premium packaging.
Trasporti e Logistica
Dedicated fleet, just-in-time deliveries and nationwide coverage serving the Group.
Divisione Legno
Custom crates and pallets, with certified materials and dedicated design.
Divisione Macchine
Packaging machinery solutions, with a focus on automation and Industry 4.0.
Hygiene, Disposables and Office Supplies
Professional hygiene, disposables and office supplies: everything for safe, efficient workplaces.
Digital printing
Custom digital printing solutions to enhance your brand.
Our companies
Four companies, one Group.
Each company owns a segment of the supply chain. Together, they cover end-to-end packaging.
- Modena
Modena
Scatolificio Tecnocart
Cardboard boxes of every format, for every use
Discover - Calderara di Reno (BO)
Calderara di Reno (BO)
Tecnocart Imballaggi
Industrial packaging and integrated solutions
Discover - Modena
Modena
Tecnobox
Paperboard and luxury packaging
Discover - Modena
Modena
G.T. Trasporti e Logistica
Integrated transport and logistics
Discover
Our process
An integrated journey, from idea to delivery.
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Listening
We analyze needs, volumes and constraints to identify the optimal solution.
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Design
In-house technical study, prototyping and sample validation with the client.
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Production
Manufacturing in our own plants with high-speed, high-precision technologies.
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Quality control
Systematic verification compliant with FSC, ISO 9001 and FITOK certifications.
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Delivery
Logistics managed by our dedicated G.T. Trasporti fleet for on-time deliveries.
Certifications
Certified quality and sustainability.
Our certifications guarantee traceable products, compliant processes and environmental respect.
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ISO 9001
Quality Management System
Ensures controlled management of business processes and consistent product quality, according to the international ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Certified for:
- Scatolificio Tecnocart
- Tecnobox
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FSC®
Forest Stewardship Council — Chain of Custody
Certifies the use of materials from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources, with a documented chain of custody across the entire supply chain.
Certified for:
- Scatolificio Tecnocart
- Tecnobox
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FITOK
ISPM 15 — Wood packaging for export
Wood packaging for export (pallets, crates, cages) is heat-treated (HT) according to the international phytosanitary standard ISPM 15.
Certified for:
- Tecnocart Imballaggi
Our values
What drives us every day.
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Reliability
Over 160 years of history and steady growth deliver solidity and security to our clients.
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Integration
A single partner for design, production, quality control and logistics.
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Sustainability
Constant commitment to reducing environmental impact with recyclable materials and FSC-certified processes.
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People
Product quality comes from the quality of people: we love our work and it shows.
1866
From the first workshop to a Group of four companies: a packaging story spanning over 160 years.
Why choose us
Four good reasons to talk to us.
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160 years of experience
A story that began in 1866 and keeps evolving, generation after generation.
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Integrated supply chain
Design, production, quality control and logistics managed in-house.
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Industry certifications
FSC, ISO 9001 and FITOK ensure traceable quality and regulatory compliance.
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Close to the client
Plants in Emilia-Romagna, nationwide coverage, real people to talk to.
Careers
Build the next 160 years with us.
We look for curious, precise people who want to grow in a company where every craft matters. Discover open positions and our values.
Let's talk
Got a packaging project? Tell us about it.
Our sales team will guide you toward the best solution. Reply within 24 working hours.