C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E 2020

The first liquid chocolaterefining machinery

1919 1970 2013 20191985 200820001940s 1960s 1965–70

The Nobili family takes over the Le Essenze

Italiane companyand begins producing

essential oils and essences for spirits

A line for mixes is developedfor crème patissière and pastries

1 9 6 0 – 1 9 6 4

The lines for bread improvers and semi-finished goods are launched for bakeries

The company begins exportingits products and is soon a regular presence

at top international trade shows

The first technical product demonstrations are held

for customers

is launched

The first chocolate production equipment is installed in the

Vergiate factory. IRCA has nowa total of 80 employees

The third plant is purchased in Gallarate for processing almonds

and hazelnuts

IRCA celebrates its first100 YEARS

The Vergiate factory is expanded to increase

production of various types of flour and chocolate

1 9 4 0 – 1 9 4 9

The first machineryis purchased to

produce malt and malt extract

1980 2018

Joins the IRCA family

IRCA inaugurates

"Find a solution, now!"

This has been IRCA’s motto since the very beginningas a small producer of oils and essences up to the recent time as the market leader in the field of chocolateand preparations for pastry, bakery and Gelato.

0 1 . M I L E S T O N E S

OUR MISSION

We create tastefuland innovative products,which are the resultof our passion, to offer everybody unique moments of indulgence.

IRCA, since 1919.

OUR VISION

Your best solution,always.

0 2 . O U R V I S I O N A N D O U R M I S S I O N

People

The value of our people.

Evolving Tradition

History and Innovation.

Passion

Dedication, commitment.

OUR VALUES

Transparency

Reliable by nature.

Excellence

Quality beyond expectations.

0 3 . O U R V A L U E S

Dobla joinsthe IRCA family

Dobla is recognized globally as a producerof high-quality chocolate decorations, a growing market segment.

Dobla integrates the current range of Irca products both in terms of supply and geographical diversification.

Based in the Netherlands, Dobla operates with3 production sites in Belgium, the United Statesand Vietnam serving over 80 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1950, in 2017 reached a turnoverof over 51 million euros and employed over400 employees worldwide.

0 4 . A C Q U I S I T I O N S

CHOCOLATE

The foundationof our business

We are one of the top three Italian producersof chocolate and compounds.With our annual production of 48,000,000 kg, we offer an extremely diversified range of quality chocolates for industrial, midsize and smallcustomers (over 100 recipes).

Thanks to more than 30 types of chocolate and single-origin chocolate, and to a wide variety of cocoa-based creams, we are a recognized European player for product range, quality and productive capacity. About 2,000 tankers leave our production sites every year, delivering our chocolate to industries, laboratories and manufacturers throughout Europe.

0 5 . P R O D U C T S

PASTRY

IRCA’s unmatched range of excellence

Over 1,000 products (creams, mixes, fillings, jellies, etc), many of which are unique and well appreciated by Pastry Chefs and laboratories worldwide for their extraordinary quality.

We provide 360° solutions to fully satisfy even the most specific requirements, which can be conveniently found in one place. We are leaders in many different specialties, and for this reason our customers have chosen our productsin more than 90 countries.

0 5 . P R O D U C T S

BAKERY

A completeand varied range

We have developed and are able to offer the best products for all bakery needs: a rich variety of 40 different mixes, available also concentrated, and multiple recipes to guarantee the best and consistent quality of finished products.

Our R&D laboratories, equipped with the most sophisticated technologies and machinery, constantly improve and develop our classic baking products and special breads, to support the ever changing tastes of consumers.

0 5 . P R O D U C T S

GELATO

One of a kind

We launched the Joygelato brand in 2013,focusing on quality of ingredients and variety.To date, we offer more than 400 products, covering all kind of needs for the most demanding “Gelato Masters”.

We also provide customised solutions, gluten-free products and PGI and PDO certifications,with outstanding quality.

Our Gelato brand has managed to expand in a short time and has become appreciated in Italy and in more than 90 countries all over the world.

0 5 . P R O D U C T S

DECORATIONS

That's theDobla Touch

Give the perfect finishing touch to your dessert and pastry with chocolate decorations, chocolate toppings and chocolate cups of Dobla.We work together with world's best pastry chefsto give the pastry business that excitement overand over again.

This way we develop creative, innovative, unique chocolate decorations.

Dobla will deliver the highest quality chocolate decorations to you, where ever you are.

0 5 . P R O D U C T S

400+ Wholesalersand distributors

90+ Countries

323,3 mlnturnover

0 6 . O U R N U M B E R S

IRCA Academy is the new training centre dedicated to professionals in the fields of chocolate, pastry, bakery, Gelato and food service.

The Academy has two demo rooms with state-of-the-art machineries and offers a wide calendar of courses: from sales force training to workshops, held by our team of Ambassadors and by internationally renowned Pastry Chefs.

The curricula of each course provide a complete overview of the product, from the selection of raw materials to conservation and storage.

· One-to-one demo room· One-to-many demo room· Restaurant· Library· Interactive space

0 7 . I R C A A C A D E M Y

Quality

Solar panels and Green certified energy sources

Installed power:1.335,91 Kw

Over 1.075.000 kWh produced in one year

Reduction of CO2 emissions:796.750 Kg/year

CERTIFICATIONS

RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

ProductsCompany Raw materials

(for selected references)

More than 115.000 tests and analyses per yearProduct development, high technology, pilot plants, customised solutions.Quality assurance and quality control of raw materials, processes and finished product.

R&D AND QUALITY LABORATORIES

For further information about our certifications consult the websites irca.eu and dobla.com

0 8 . O U R Q U A L I T Y

EUROPE

Italy

IRCA Headquarters (6.000 sqm)

IRCA Manufacturing (35.500 sqm)

Netherlands

Dobla B.V. (1.000 sqm)

Belgium

Dobla Logistics BVBA (5.200 sqm)

Dobla Belgium Productions NV/SA (3.900 sqm)

NORTH AMERICA ASIA

U.S.A.

Dobla U.S.A. Manufacturing LLC (4.200 sqm)

Vietnam

Dobla Asia Company Ltd. (5.600 sqm)

IRCA S.p.A. – Tel. 0331 284111 – Mail: info@irca.eu irca.eu dobla.com