With a ceremony attended by more than 1,000 guests – including institutional representatives and employees – Unox, a global leader in the design, production, and sale of professional ovens for the foodservice, retail, pastry, and bakery sectors, has officially opened Unox City.
Located in the industrial zone between at the doors of Padua, Italy, the 130,000m² complex brings together production facilities, a logistics hub, an Innovation Hub, and an Experience Hub, representing a major milestone in the Group’s ongoing development.
Highly specialized
Over the past 35 years, Unox has built a vertically integrated industrial system rooted in the local territory – a strategic decision that enabled the company to navigate recent global supply chain crises while continuing to grow market share. All manufacturing processes take place within the province of Padua, just a few kilometers from Unox’s headquarters, across a network of highly specialized group companies. From sheet metal processing to the design and production of electronic boards, molds, and plastic components, as well as the development of detergents and trays, this ecosystem places research and development side by side with manufacturing, ensuring innovation and quality throughout the supply chain.
The Unox City project began more than a decade ago as a vision of industrial expansion and long-term local investment. “Since the 1990s, when many companies were relocating abroad, we made a different choice: to stay and invest in our region, building a local and integrated production system,” said chairman and founder Enrico Franzolin. “Unox City is the culmination of a strategy that has allowed us to keep our supply chain in Italy, strengthen a vertically integrated industrial model, and create new opportunities for work and growth for hundreds of people.”
A new phase
“Unox City marks the beginning of a new phase in our internationalization. Just this week, we launched production at our new US facility – our first abroad and a key element in a strategy that places Italy at the heart of our global network,” added, CEO Nicola Michelon.
Unox City is part of a broader industrial plan that includes a total of 12 manufacturing facilities in Italy, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to positioning the country as the core of its operations and a catalyst for local economic development. Beyond its industrial importance, the project also carries strong social impact: employment is expected to more than double, from the current 800 to as many as 1,800 jobs.
The initiative has enjoyed the support of local government from the outset, which recognized its significance in terms of employment, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. Public works tied to the project include a new roundabout, a 450-space public parking area, and new cycling routes.
About Unox S.p.A.
Founded in Padua in 1990, Unox S.p.A. reported consolidated revenues of €330 million in 2024 and continues to grow steadily. The company designs, manufactures, and markets professional ovens for the foodservice, retail, pastry, and bakery sectors. Its intelligent, eco-conscious technologies support professionals and businesses in their daily challenges to achieve success.
Headquartered in Cadoneghe (PD), Unox is the world leader in terms of units sold and ENERGY STAR®-certified ovens. The company operates offices and branches in 44 countries, with products distributed in over 110 nations. The Unox team comprises over 1,422 people worldwide, including more than 135 engineers and scientists dedicated to R&D across physics, mechanics, chemistry, and aerospace. 776 specialists work in customer service, ensuring a consistent global experience — from chef support and consultancy to on-site technical assistance.
Its Data Driven Cooking (DDC) service, based on IoT and AI technologies, collects and analyses usage data from connected ovens to deliver insights and personalized recommendations, helping customers maximise the value of Unox technology. unox.com.
