VEA is born. Includes Carimali, Carimali China and Carimali Children
Vision
Be the heart of coffee technologies
VEA Group
The coffee technology engine
VEA is a holding company founded in 2017 with the aim of promoting technological progress, placing itself on the markets as a protagonist of the drive towards innovation in the coffee industry. Lasting leadership and significant impacts in technological evolution take time: the VEA approach is based on foresight and long-term strategies.
This year, we have realized our first Sustainability Report: we are beginning to adopt innovative initiatives to reduce our environmental impact and encourage adopting ethical and socially responsible business practices.
Timeline
Acquisition of Exel, that provides highly-customized hardware and software solutions
Investment and Joint Venture SLINGSHOT: high-tech coffee grinders and accessories.
Acquisition of Elektra, espresso coffee machines since 1947
Investment in BKON, a technology company that provides high-quality ready-to-drink solutions
HEYLO, the induction-powered coffee system was born
Succeeding his father’s legacy, Umberto Doglioni Majer becomes President and CEO of VEA. In the same year, Carimali Industrial was born.
The Heylo UK branch was born in London. The new Heylo headquarters have been inaugurated in Garbagnate Milanese.
Values
COFFEE TECHNOLOGY
We believe in the revolutionary power of technology, we mainly focus on coffee, but we love creative ideas in general
NETWORKING
We believe in entrepreneurial companies that thrive by sharing similar values
LONG-TERM VISION
Meaningful impact requires patience, and a long-term scalable vision
RESPONSIBILITY
We actively promote social initiatives and projects in our companies