Entrepreneurs

Michele Ratti (1839-1910) in 1869 after several years of experience in textile machines. founded its own activity in Voldomino. in the nearby of Luino city. near the Maggiore Lake.

Marcello Savio. founder of the small workshop specialized in repairing textile machinery. mainly looms.

Michele Ratti's four sons. during the inauguration of the new plant.

In the years of the post war recovery. Luciano Savio takes on the responsibility of the company. He begins developing textile machinery of his own design and launches his products on the market.

Christmas 1953 and Christmas 1955. People. since the first moment. have been the stronghold of Savio.

New headquarters in Via Udine.

Ugo Bessi - Bruno Barni - Giulano Denti esablished Comet (Costruzioni Meccaniche Tessili) in the 50's

Mario Rostoni welcomes customers interested in the Rostoni production of those years

Giuseppe Carabelli with his friend Armando Canton founded Fadis. The focus was on the hank to cone winder and how to modify the machines already on the market .They soon abandoned the idea and started to design a revolutionary machine that eliminated a step in the production. It was the Italian wording for hank to cone winder (dipanatrice) and its location (Solbiate) that gave the business its name (FADIS - Fabbrica Dipanatrici Solbiate) and it's still considered avant-garde. 63 years on.

MCS: a historical mechanical-textile group. founded in 1963 and specialized in the realization of discontinuous dyeing machines and washing lines after printing. A company led by two families: Chiappini and Cagnazzo and by Giuseppe and Michela Chiappini. together with Sara Chiappini. Andrea Cagnazzo e Mauro Cagnazzo. second generation that took over from the first over the years and Giovanni Bettani. third generation. In 1967 MCS manufactured the first rope dyeing machine.

During his many business trips. the pioneer Mario Crosta often visited exotic countries (for those times). Here. we see him fascinated by the beauties of the Imperial Palaces in Japan.

The brothers Luigi and Alberto Salvade. following in the footsteps of their father Giuseppe - a technician specialized in assembling industrial machinery. attend a professional school. Luigi in the mechanical sector and Alberto in the electrotechnical one. In 1967. Luigi and Alberto set up their own business and founded Salvade.

Founding partner of Lawer. Walter Lanaro (on the left). from which the company takes its name. engaged in the test of a machine.

Gianni Radici (1924-2005)

Luciano Savio received in Beijing by Chinese head of government Zhou Enlai in May 1971.

Under ENI management and resources. manufacturing lines are modernized. extended and R&D activities boosted.

First recognition as entrepreneur of the year award Apollo D'Oro

Giuseppe Piattelli owner of Santalucia Officine Meccaniche with one of the first Chinese delegations visiting Italy

Cibitex name derives from the initials of the surnames of the two founding partners: Giovanni Cortiana and Gianni Besana. Here they are portrayed together during ITMA 1987 exhibition in Paris

In the picture there are: Graziano Nencini, the founder of Tecnica Tessile in 1958, which over the years has evolved into Ramatex Italia Srl thanks to his sons, including Antonio Nencini, who is currently its CEO. It recalls one of the golden moments of our history at the Index event in Geneva in 1993 when the fastest needling module ever made up to that time (3,150 rpm) with a structure made entirely of carbon was presented.

Japanese delegation visiting old BUSI® premises in 1995. Eng. Gianmario Busi can be viewed among the group.

Men and machines: discussion during the start-up of a warping ironing line with innovative steam technology

Miro Radici. in 1998. acquires Savio Macchine Tessili Spa. becoming part of the Radici Group.

Shareholders Osvaldo and Flavio Tonello - celebrate the new Gold series of washing machines

The great passion of Mario Fani has always been mechanics. Raised in Prato. the most important textile disctrict in Europe. he founded his textile machinery company in 1962. Today Pafa. of which Mario Fani is president. is specialized in the production of fancy yarn machines. combing machines. raising machines. chenille machines and accessories. and produces entirely in Italy in its factory in Prato

Exhibition booth of the counter-current warping machine

Starting from the right: Sergio Dell'Orco (current President). Giovanni Dell'Orco (founding partner) and Sara Dell'Orco (vice-president) on occasion of the celebration of the 45° anniversary of the company foundation

After a period of low bsuiness. Ratti is taken over by the Locatelli family. Even though several difficulties. the company began soon acquiring new orders and satisfying the customer requirements and after only three years the company announced a new production unit based in Cassano Valcuvia.

Unitech worldwide maketing keeps expanding. Andrea Piattelli - Unitech CEO afte the signature of a very important contract

Sandro Salmoiraghi

Mrs. Barbara Salce. CEO. and Mr. Gian Piero Salce. founder of Salce Srl.

1911-2011. The centenary of Savio Textile Machinery.

Our CEO Barbara Salce at ITMA Barcelona 2011

Cormatex in its third generation: in the middle Guastino Guasti. founder; on the left Riccardo Querci. president of Cormatex from 1979 to 2021; on the right Luca Querci. currently head of the company.

Mr. Cortiana with his son and his daughters. the second generation that carries on the Cibitex name

Three generations represent experience. R&D and a look to the future

Danilo Carabelli with his wife Jessica at ITMA 2015 was president of Fadis until 2018. In his long career Danilo Carabelli has always combined his duties to the company and employees. clients and suppliers with active commitment to the wellbeing of the community in the areas of sport. industry and university education.

More than 60 years of excellence Advanced technology in textile finishing machines Biancalani Textile Machinery designs and produces machines for finishing and ennobling fabrics through advanced technology for the textile. clothing. furniture. automotive. technical and non-woven fabric industries. Founded in Prato in 1957 by Fiorenzo Biancalani. in the 80s his three children Rossano. Rossana and Massimo joined the company. opening it to all foreign textile markets.

The entrepreneurs Milena and Marco Cortiana with their sons and grandchildren who work in the company. the third generation of Cibitex

Alberto and Luigi Salvade today after more than fifty years of success and have become two established and respected entrepreneurs.

Three generations in the company mean know how. experience and an eye to the future

In 2021. Savio Group was acquired by the Belgian Vandewiele Group. a leader in mechatronic solutions in support of the textile and electronic sector worldwide. This has led to a company and leadership strengthening in the textile sector. especially thanks to the perfect integration of innovative textile and mechatronic solutions. with the aim of being world leaders in the reference markets.

Always owned and managed by the same family. Giuseppe. Raffaella. Debora and Elena Carabelli are the third generation that carries on the tradition of Fadis Spa synonymous with precision winders

Nicoletta and Annalisa Testa follow in their father's footsteps and take over the leadership of the company. inaugurating a new course and accompanying the company towards the challenges of the new digital age; two owners who live transmitting honesty and ethics.

Being recognized as one of the best-performing companies is not just a milestone; it is a starting point. With our eyes set on the future, we will continue to invest in technology, talent, and sustainability, confident that these pillars are essential to facing the challenges of an ever-changing market.