# Scoiattolo opens €20M automated production line at new pasta plant in Italy

Scoiattolo inaugurated its first highly automated production line at a new facility adjacent to its historic plant, backed by a total investment of €20 million. The new line doubles output capacity to 1,200-1,400 kg per hour, with plans for three additional lines requiring €10-15 million further investment.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-05-05
- Where: Italy, Italy
- Value: $22.0M (20.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 5 May 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1,200-1,400 kg per hour per line; total potential output 24 million kg annually
- Products: fresh filled pasta
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Scoiattolo](https://endata.com/companies/91732.md)

## Sources

- [news.italianfood.net](https://news.italianfood.net/2026/05/05/scoiattolo-opens-e20-million-plant-boosting-capacity-and-targeting-international-markets/), 2026-05-05: "The new production site, adjacent to the historic facility that has been operating for around 40 years, spans 10,000 square meters."

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