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RIMINI – IMA Petroncini will take part in the Italian Roasting Championship 2026 as Official Technical Sponsor, supporting the competition organized by SCA Italy (Specialty Coffee Association) and hosted from 16 to 18 January 2026 within SIGEP Rimini.
For the occasion, IMA Petroncini will supply two TT5/10 Specialty Roasters, advanced roasting systems designed to ensure exceptional accuracy, repeatability and control across every stage of the roasting process.
Throughout the championship, competitors will rely on state-of-the-art Italian roasting technology to showcase their skills and compete for the title of Italy’s Best Roaster, pushing precision and consistency to the highest level.
Backed by more than a century of experience in the development of roasting machines and integrated processing plants, IMA Petroncini contributes to the event with a strong heritage of technological innovation and deep expertise in the art and science of coffee roasting.
The collaboration with SCA Italy represents a strategic opportunity for IMA Petroncini to further strengthen its role as a technology partner for the roasting community, while actively supporting the advancement of professional standards at both national and international levels.
“The Italian coffee market represents a unique combination of tradition, technical expertise and continuous innovation. Supporting initiatives such as the Italian Roasting Championship allows us to contribute to the evolution of a sector that has always set international benchmarks for quality, while empowering a new generation of roasters to reinterpret Italian excellence through advanced and sustainable technologies,” says Nicola Panzani, CEO of IMA Petroncini and Sales Director of IMA Coffee Hub.
Through this initiative, IMA Petroncini confirms its ongoing commitment to fostering excellence, sustainability and innovation across the entire coffee value chain.
Beyond the competition, visitors are invited to meet IMA Petroncini and IMA Coffee Hub specialists at Pavilion A1 – Booth 188, where the latest solutions for coffee processing and packaging will be presented, with a focus on technologies designed to deliver consistent quality aligned with evolving consumer expectations.
We look forward to welcoming you in Rimini.
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