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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, in a straight line.

  1. 1866

    Alfa Imballaggi is born in Carpi

    Foundation of the original packaging company, initially specialized in wood packaging.

  2. 1970

    Tecnocart Imballaggi is born

    Founded in Bologna by Osvaldo Del Vecchio, Stefano Malagoli and Fabio Bergonzoni.

  3. 1985

    Registration of Scatolificio Tecnocart

    Formal registration of Scatolificio Tecnocart SRL with headquarters in Modena.

  4. 2005

    Move to Calderara di Reno

    Tecnocart Imballaggi consolidates its headquarters in Calderara di Reno (Bologna).

  5. 2015

    Tecnobox joins the Group

    Acquisition of Tecnobox, specialist in paperboard and luxury packaging.

  6. 2020

    Alfa Imballaggi acquisition

    The Group acquires the historic Alfa Imballaggi of Carpi, bringing its roots back into its history.

  7. 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.

Corrugated cardboard boxes

Custom packaging for every sector: from food to mechanics, from pharma to logistics.

Industrial packaging

Protection and handling solutions for production, storage and shipping.

Paperboard and luxury packaging

Precision processing, fine finishes and customization for premium packaging.

Wood packaging

Custom crates and pallets, with certified materials and dedicated design.

Office supplies

Complete office supplies catalog, with scheduled delivery and simple management.

Hygiene and disposables

Professional hygiene and disposable products for industry, hospitality and large-scale retail.

End-of-line machinery

Packaging machinery solutions, with a focus on automation and Industry 4.0.

Transport and logistics

Dedicated fleet, just-in-time deliveries and nationwide coverage serving the Group.

Our process

An integrated journey, from idea to delivery.

  1. 01

    Listening

    We analyze needs, volumes and constraints to identify the optimal solution.

  2. 02

    Design

    In-house technical study, prototyping and sample validation with the client.

  3. 03

    Production

    Manufacturing in our own plants with high-speed, high-precision technologies.

  4. 04

    Quality control

    Systematic verification compliant with FSC, ISO 9001 and FITOK certifications.

  5. 05

    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.

  • FSC

    Forest Stewardship Council

    Documented chain of custody at every stage of the production process.

  • ISO 9001

    Quality Management System

    Quality Management System for paperboard production.

  • FITOK

    Wood packaging for export

    Phytosanitary certification for wood packaging intended for export.

Our values

What drives us every day.

  • Reliability

    Over 160 years of history and steady growth deliver solidity and security to our clients.

  • Integration

    A single partner for design, production, quality control and logistics.

  • Sustainability

    Constant commitment to reducing environmental impact with recyclable materials and FSC-certified processes.

  • People

    Product quality comes from the quality of people: we love our work and it shows.

Why choose us

Four good reasons to talk to us.

  • 160 years of experience

    A story that began in 1866 and keeps evolving, generation after generation.

  • Integrated supply chain

    Design, production, quality control and logistics managed in-house.

  • Industry certifications

    FSC, ISO 9001 and FITOK ensure traceable quality and regulatory compliance.

  • 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.