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Firbimatic Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Firbimatic spa, a recognized leader for manufacturing dry-cleaning equipment, is celebrating a milestone . 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the international company that began in 1971 in a small factory by four young entrepreneurs having an deep knowledge and experience in dry-cleaning machinery design and construction, and reaching during the first year of activity reached an average production volume of 10 machines per month. Today, Firbimatic has attained international acceptance and success, exporting dry-cleaning solutions and machines to over 130 countries around the world via to a reliable and efficient distribution network, and after 40 years continues to lead the industry with innovative products and quality standards that are second to none. Since inception SALES have been increasing as a combination of a strategy of continue product innovation, an aggressive commercial attitude, and a company principle to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability, having more than 90% of the components manufactured internally undergoing severe quality control tests. Today Firbimatic facilities are located in Sala Bolognese (Bologna) on a total surface of 40.000 m2 and employs over 130 people.
In addition of the big family of distributors FIRBIMATIC is present in some strategic areas of the world with branches offices :
- Eco dry of America (Chicago - USA)
- Firbimatic South America (Buenos Aires - Argentina)
- Firbimatic Russia (Moscow)
- Firbimatic U.K.
- Firbimatic China (Shanghai)
"Solid financial foundations, strong engineering expertise, entrepreneurial initiative, all of this - says President and CEO Gino Biagi - has helped transform our small artisan business in 1971 into a leading company, built around the people who, in the last 40 years, worked with passion, commitment and motivation for the dream of developing a successful industrial project.�