Faema

Faema is an Italian company that manufactures commercial espresso machines. Based in Milan, it was founded in 1945 and gained recognition for durable equipment used in cafés, restaurants, and other hospitality settings. The company contributed to the professionalization of espresso manufacturing through innovations in hydraulics, boiler design, and control systems, helping standardize equipment used across the industry.

A landmark in Faema’s history was the introduction of the E61 in 1961, a new generation of group-head espresso machines. The E61 emphasized thermal stability and refined flow control, and its design influence extended across the industry, becoming a reference point for many machines that followed.

Faema has produced a range of machines to meet different commercial needs, including lever, pump-driven, and later automatic models. Its products have been aimed at high-volume cafés, hotels, and other hospitality venues, with attention to reliability, serviceability, and ease of maintenance.

In the modern era, Faema expanded its global presence through a network of distributors and service technicians to support installations around the world. Today, Faema remains an active brand in the professional coffee equipment sector, offering equipment that spans manual and automated formats and supporting customers with parts, training, and after-sales service.