As usual on Republic Day, the 2nd June, the President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano awarded the 'Cavaliere del Lavoro' order of merit for industrial achievement to a number of leading industrialists. This year, Clementino Bonfiglioli, founder of Bonfiglioli Riduttori was among those honoured.
This major recognition was given for Clementino Bonfiglioli's achievements in guiding Bonfiglioli Riduttori to a position of leadership in Italy and abroad, and in making the company a standard-bearer for the quality of Italian industry.
This year is also the 50th anniversary of the foundation of Bonfiglioli Riduttori, so this honour comes as a timely recognition for the great work that Clementino Bonfiglioli has done in promoting the values of the Bonfiglioli brand throughout the world of mechanical engineering.
Founded in 1956, today Bonfiglioli Riduttori has grown into an international and still expanding group of companies, with factories and subsidiaries in 14 countries, and is perfectly able to compete with the biggest multinationals.
The Bonfiglioli group is the biggest operator in its sector in Italy, and the third largest in Europe, and has declared ambitions to become a major name in South-East Asia and the United States too. This dramatic growth has been made possible by a clear focus on innovation and research that has kept Bonfiglioli products constantly aligned with the changing demands of an evolving market.
Clementino Bonfiglioli has always believed in hard work. This latest honour shows that his dedication to these values has been recognised even outside our company, and that Clementino Bonfiglioli himself has become a role model for future generations seeking to make a name for themselves professionally.