History

Bonfiglioli is founded in Bologna by Clementino Bonfiglioli, the company’s current Chairman.

Bonfiglioli implements a strategy of internationalisation, leading to the opening of subsidiaries worldwide.

The Bonfiglioli Transmission Pvt Ltd factory is opened in Chennai, India.

Bonfiglioli sets up a network of qualified distributors in Italy and abroad with the Best brand.

Bonfiglioli celebrates its 50th anniversary: confirmation of the company’s success.

The RAE series dual- stage planetary gear unit is designed and patented.

Bonfiglioli obtains both DNV and TÜV Quality System Certification.

Launch of Mosaico, Bonfiglioli’s innovative e-commerce portal.

Acquisition of Tecnoingranaggi, a manufacturer of low backlash gear units.

Bonfiglioli Italia SpA assumes direct control of the Italian market.

Acquisition of Trasmital, a manufacturer of planetary gear units for diggers, road pavers and wind turbines.

The innovative modular C-A-F series are showcased at Hanover, accelerating the decentralisation of production to local subsidiaries.

Through the acquisition of Vectron, Bonfiglioli gains a foothold in the electronics sector for motion control systems.

Construction of the first of three factoriesbeginsin the Slovak Republic.

The Bonfiglioli Vietnam Ltd factory is opened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.