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Noaw

Noaw

The art of the cut, made in Italy.

OriginItaly
Est.1972
Warranty2-year warranty
Known forProfessional meat and deli slicers — gravity, vertical and automatic machines, and the iconic manual flywheel slicers for cured meats and prosciutto.
Full range of blade diameters from 220mm to 400mmTrusted by delis, butchers, supermarkets and restaurants worldwideFlywheel slicers that pair vintage craft aesthetics with precise daily function

Noaw is an Italian manufacturer of professional slicers, made entirely in Italy since 1972. From gravity-feed and vertical slicers for everyday deli and meat work to the striking manual flywheel slicers built for prosciutto and cured meats, Noaw covers the full range of cutting a serious kitchen, butcher or deli demands — blade diameters from 220mm to 400mm. Every machine is cast and built in Noaw's own foundry and plant near Varese, combining genuine Italian engineering with the kind of precise, consistent cut that defines good charcuterie. For operators who slice as part of their craft, a Noaw is built to do it cleanly, day after day.

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Why We Stock Noaw

A slicer is one of those pieces of equipment where the difference between cheap and good is felt every single service. We've stocked Noaw since 2014 because it sits firmly in the "good" column without tipping into the unjustifiably expensive — Italian-built, genuinely durable, and consistent in a way that matters when a clean, even slice is part of what your customer is paying for. The flywheel slicers are the showpiece, but the everyday gravity and vertical machines are where most operators get their value: serious build quality in a footprint that suits a real working bench. If you're choosing a slicer, we're glad to talk through blade size, feed type and duty level so you land on the machine that matches how hard you'll actually run it.

Cast in Italy, Built to Slice

Noaw began in 1972 as a mechanical workshop in Solbiate Arno, in the industrial belt of Varese north of Milan. Within a few years it had found its calling, and by 1978 the company was building slicers — the product it would become a world leader in. More than five decades on, it's still run by the same family, now led by Oreste Battiston, and still rooted in the same place.

What sets Noaw apart is how completely it controls its own manufacturing. Production starts with pure aluminium ingots melted in Noaw's own foundry in Cavaria, cast into the parts that become each slicer, then assembled, finished and shipped from the plant near Varese — every step in Italy, under one roof. That vertical, hands-on approach runs from the largest automatic machines down to the most compact bench models, and it's why the same mechanical quality shows up across the entire range. The flywheel slicers carry it furthest: machines that are at once vintage in spirit, beautiful to look at, and perfectly functional — equipment that earns its place on a deli counter as much for how it works as how it looks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a gravity, vertical and flywheel slicer?

Gravity-feed slicers angle the product into the blade and are the all-round choice for general deli and meat slicing. Vertical (straight-feed) slicers are built specifically for sausages and meat, feeding the product straight onto the blade. Flywheel slicers are hand-operated, prized for prosciutto and cured meats where slow, controlled, delicate slicing matters — and for their looks. Which suits you depends on what you slice and how you want it presented.

What blade size do I need?

Noaw offers blade diameters from 220mm up to 400mm. Smaller blades (220–250mm) suit cafes and lighter deli use in tighter spaces; larger blades handle bigger product and higher volume in butchers, supermarkets and busy restaurants. If you're unsure, tell us what you're slicing and we'll point you to the right size.

Is a flywheel slicer practical, or just for show?

Both. It's a genuine working slicer that many operators prefer for cured meats because the hand-driven blade gives unmatched control over slice thickness and delicacy — but it's also a striking piece that draws the eye on a counter. It's the slicer for operators who want the craft and the theatre together.

How heavy-duty are these — will one survive a busy kitchen?

Noaw builds the same mechanical quality into its compact models as its large ones, all cast and assembled in its own Italian foundry and plant. They're built for professional, daily commercial use. Matching the machine's duty level to your volume still matters, though, so it's worth a conversation before you buy.

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