The prestigious Rancilio company clearly puts the customer at the center of its actions. In 1927, Roberto Rancilio developed his first espresso coffee machine for the hospitality industry near Milan. This was the beginning of an impressive career; the company now belongs to the Ali Group, which is considered a pioneer in catering equipment worldwide. The Ali Group supplies large restaurants, hotel chains, hospitals, schools and many other public institutions with its high-quality food service equipment.