La Marzocco stands as a prominent name in the world of espresso machines, known for its innovation and quality. The company's journey is marked by significant milestones, from pioneering patents to collaborations with renowned brands.
Early Innovations and Patents
La Marzocco was the first to register a patent for an espresso machine with a horizontal boiler. In 1970, La Marzocco patented its first series of professional semi-automatic, dual-boiler machines named "GS" (GS for Gruppo Saturo, or saturated group), winning the Qualità e Cortesia-Toscana prize in 1971. From the seventies onward all machine boilers are manufactured in stainless steel.
The Linea Series and Beyond
Piero Bambi designed his first machine in its entirety, the "Linea" (later known as the "Linea Classic"), which proved to be very technician-friendly. The FB/70 coffee machine (FB for Fratelli Bambi) was launched to celebrate La Marzocco's 70th anniversary. This is a version of La Marzocco Linea models with a unique fiberglass body. The FB/80 was manufactured for the 2006 World Barista Championship in Bern to mark the company's 80th anniversary, whereas the GS/3 model is presented in 2007.
Technological Advancements
In April 2009, the company presented its pressure profile technology at SCAA on a prototype, which, for the first time, enabled the barista to have direct pressure control at any point during extraction. Soon after, its branch in the USA is established, the Italian factory is relocated to nearby Scarperia, with a showroom and training center, and La Marzocco's first "Out of The Box" event is inaugurated in Milan. The redesigned Vulcano grinder, with Mazzer grinder technology, is introduced on this occasion, and the pressure profile technology introduced earlier in the year is built into the newly designed Strada EP (electronical paddle). The Strada MP (mechanical paddle) is on display as well.
The Linea PB, named after the machine's designer Piero Bambi model is introduced at the Boston SCAA conference. The Linea PB refashions the Linea Classic and is distinguished by a new proprietary software platform which controls brewing time and volume.
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Linea Mini and Home Innovations
The company also launches the Linea Mini for the home. Born from the commercial espresso machine, the Linea Classic, the Linea Mini is equipped with a dual boiler, a thermal stability system, a pre-programmed pre-infusion feature and is optimized for the home in light of a built-in water reservoir, standard appliance power needs and its countertop footprint.
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Acquisition by De'Longhi and New Products
La Marzocco sold the majority of its shares to De'Longhi Industrial S.A (the parent company of De'Longhi SpA), in early 2021. By late 2023, De'Longhi SpA had purchased the majority of its parent company's shares in La Marzocco. This transfer of stock ownership resulted in the creation of a new business unit combining La Marzocco and Swiss Fully-Automatic espresso machine manufacturer Eversys (itself acquired by De'Longhi SpA in a process that started in 2017). In November, the company released a new espresso machine called the La Marzocco Micra.
Its size is smaller than the Linea Mini, but the design is similar. The Linea Micra has a dual boiler and a unique convertible portafilter that enables easy switching between spouted and bottomless portafilters while maintaining the quality and performance of the Linea Mini.
Collaboration with Porsche
In October, a new coffee machine is born from the collaboration between Porsche and La Marzocco, representing an expression of uncompromising elegance and functionality.
Key La Marzocco Models and Features
Here's a summary of some key La Marzocco models and their notable features:
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| Model | Key Features |
|---|---|
| GS Series | First semi-automatic, dual-boiler machines; saturated group |
| Linea Classic | Technician-friendly design; foundational model |
| FB/70 | Fiberglass body, anniversary edition |
| FB/80 | Anniversary edition for the World Barista Championship |
| GS/3 | Advanced features and design |
| Strada EP/MP | Pressure profile technology, electronic and mechanical paddle options |
| Linea PB | Refashioned Linea Classic with new software for brewing control |
| Linea Mini | Home-optimized version of Linea Classic, dual boiler, pre-infusion |
| Micra | Compact design, dual boiler, convertible portafilter |
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