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OMIPA spa

Founded in September of 1963 by its President, Mr Gilberto Cazzani, the OMIPA was founded as a machine-shop, producing plastic processing accessories such as extrusion dies, calendaring systems, and downstream equipment. Omipa soon extended its activity to the design and construction of complete installations for the production of sheet, foil, film and hollow profile in different thermoplastic materials. Today, OMIPA is a family-owned company, with a staff of over 120 employees, sub-divided into specialized operators, mechanical, electronic and software engineers and administrative /
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Italy's Legacy of Machine Manufacturing

It might not be the first place you think of when it comes to high-tech machine tools, but Italy has a long history of producing equipment that helps manufacturing plants operate efficiently. For instance, The Sacmi Group has been doing it since 1919. The US$1.7 billion company provides machinery for the packaging, beverage, ceramics, food processing and plastics industries. The company has come a long way from its beginnings as a staff of nine mechanics and blacksmiths. Sacmi has survived dictatorships, wars and economic hardships in its 90 years to grow to a worldwide staff of more than 3
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