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1947-1972 Founding and early administration

Silvio brovedani

In 1947, Silvio Brovedani, an enterprising mechanic with extraordinary talents, opens a small machine shop in the Pordenone area. A great economic boom occurs during those years, and the small company soon calls upon local producers in an area that is establishing itself as one of the most important districts for the Italian metalworking industry, with major firms such as the Zanussi group. Also, the Maniago area becomes known for its screws for scissors and its pins for the handles of kitchen and pocket knives.

1972-74 Reinforcement of the relationship with the Zanussi group.

The two founding partners

In 1972, the company is taken over by Benito Zollia’s company who involves Felice Macuz. They set themselves the goal of giving it new vitality by building on the experience acquired during the previous decades of activity.

180° Hinge

The Savio bearing is 1973’s main product, making the thread run on the bobbin winders at a speed of 14,000 rpm.

In 1974, there is an increase in hinge production for Zanussi washing machine doors, a new hinge concept in stamped sheet metal developed by Brovedani.