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| Saeco International Group S.p.A. |
| Type |
Private |
| Founded |
1981 |
| Founder |
Sergio Zappella and Arthur Schmed |
| Headquarters |
Bologna, Italy |
| Area served |
Worldwide |
| Industry |
Household goods |
| Products |
Coffee machines |
- Saeco was also the name of a road bicycle racing team sponsored by the company.
Saeco is an Italian manufacturer of espresso machines and other electrical goods located near Bologna.
[edit] History
The company was founded by Sergio Zappella and Arthur Schmed in 1981.[1] In 1985 they launched the first completely automatic espresso machine for domestic use and in 1999 they bought the historic brand of Gaggia.[1]
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