Saeco was founded by Sergio Zappella in 1976 in Bologna, Italy, as a company making home espressomachines. Saeco grew successfully over the years to become Saeco International Group (SIG).Today, SIG is the world-leading manufacturer of espresso machines for both home and commercial use in the Italian and European markets. Maintaining a strong international orientation and a presence in the world's leading markets, SIGhas become a system of companies that continues to pursue expansion with 17 subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, and Asia and a global sales network in more than60 countries.Today, Saeco offers a wide range of home products from fully automatic and traditional pump espresso machines to drip coffeemakers and grinders. As the European leader in the coffee machine market, the Group has confirmed its core business in the segment of fully automatic espresso machines for domestic use. Saeco also manufacturers and distributes a wide variety of vending and professional coffee machines