At Mandelli the future comes before, since more than 80 years
We started in 1932 and we never stopped. Today it is our firm intention to continue to promote the development of the technology for the future. We are proud to be leaders in the global market.
1932
In 1932 Renato Mandelli founded a sole proprietor company for precision machining of mechanical parts
In 1960 the founder associates his sons Sante, Giancarlo and Umberto in the business and the company becomes Officina Mandelli Snc
Giancarlo will manage the company since the early 70s until the early 90s
1965
Realisation of the first machine tools, POSITIV, MEDAL, THEMA and building of the first unit of the present plant
Production of the first machine with the features for a machining center, EGO. It becomes a limited company
1970
Introducing the new REGENT line, a generation and integrated modular into more complex systems
the first experience working on special materials typical of the aviation industry such as titanium started
1975
Two sales offices and direct service are established in France and Germany, Mandelli GmbH in Wiesbaden and Mandelli France outside Paris
Producing of the first flexible manufacturing system and development of activities called "FMS"
1980
Stipulation of production license agreement between Mandelli and Amada - Japan
Development of a NC called Plasma
Design and realization of a new machining center called QUASAR designed by the famous architects Ettore Sottsass and Matteo Thun
1985
The new generation of products of M range was presented
Mandelli was put on the Stock Exchange on December 18, 1989
Spring is established, a joint venture with IBM Italy SpA for research activities
1990
New subsidiaries in England and the USA are established
The serious world crisis of 1993 brings Mandelli insolvency. The company enters into temporary receivership
In January 1994 Dr. Giancarlo Mandelli disappears for a serious illness. He led the company for over twenty years
1995
In 1994 Mandelli comes out of receivership and is acquired by a group of Italian entrepreneurs
In May 1995 the new lines of medium and large size STORM and ROCK Machining Centers are presented at EMO Milan
At the end of 1998 the new line fo THUNDER machining centers, ideal for precision machining operations and high productivity is presented
2000
Under the new leadership, a new line of 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center is developed: SPARK X Line
The SPARK X revolutionizes the traditional concept of the machining center with three linear axes of movement on the one hand and the workpiece on the other
2005
In 2005, the new line of fast and performing machining centers is presented on the market: SPARK X is born
SPARK X revolutionises the traditional concept of Machining Center with a 3-axis configuration on the tool side and the workpiece to be machined housed on the rotary table fixed onto the base
A new concept of Machining Center is presented to the market, the RUMBLE line, dedicated to the 5-interpolating axes machining of large size workpieces
2010
In 2008 Mandelli is appointed with an important job for a line of RUMBLE machining centers for the machining of a 6-metre titanium work-piece of the new Dreamliner
The Financial Time issued on March 26, 2008 dedicates a whole page to this important success
2015
The SPARK line is completed with a new version, assembled in the recently renovated plant of Via Caorsana, named SPARK-Ti, specifically developed for the machining of hard materials, firstly titanium alloys
Mandelli develops the concept of a new innovative line of large-sized Machining Centers: the POWER line
2020
Horizon 2020
Mandelli gets into the world of Industry 4.0 with the iPum@suite4.0 package: predictive maintenance, automatic vibration damping, virtual reality to make maintenance easier, man/machine next-generation interface and FMS systems integration into the company control SW are the five pillars of Mandelli’s digital revolution.