1960

Mario Cavanna founds OMC at Borgomanero.

1961

At Prato Sesia, a 200 m2 building is constructed on a 5000 m2 site and the first "Speed Wrap" machines are produced. The new product is marketed world wide in collaboration with ACMA of Bologna.

1966

First semi-automatic line for crackers built at the Pavesi plant (Novara).
Speed: 320 p/m.
First use of bi-oriented polypropylene.

1966

Surface area enlarged to 1500 m2 of coveredpremises.

1968

4 November 1968: the Sesia River invades the town of Prato Sesia. 70 cm. of water and debris completely halt production in Cavanna plants.
With the help of all employees, the plants are cleaned up in just a few days. Production is resumed despite the serious damagesustained.

1970

Relations with ACMA are ended.
An independent sales network is created in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The Model "06" wrapping machine is created.

1971

The new headquarters is inaugurated to satisfy production needs. 8000 m2 of covered premises for offices, plus large departments for machine tools, assembly and testing.
The sales network expands to South America, the United States and Canada.

1973

The "06NKZ" is created to handle vertical products.

1974

The first totally automatic cracker wrapping line is created.
This line is still in operation at the PUIG company in Caracas.

1976

Production begins on the wrapper that will significantly contribute to Cavanna's international success: the model "07". The launch of this new product coincides with new markets being won in Eastern Europe and Australia.

1979

The privately-owned company becomes a stock company, with 100 employees.

1980

The model "14" wrapper is created.

1982

The first loaders with electronically controlled conveyors are produced (STREAM).

1985

The production area is expanded again.

1990

Line for cookies with "MAF" automatic loader.

1992

The first completely electronic wrapping machine is created: the "LOGICA 25".

1995

"SBF" loader for cookies

1996

Construction of a new office building and restructuring of green areas change the company's external image. There are now 10,500 m2 of covered space on a total area of 50,000 m2.

1997

The Cavanna image is renewed with a new logo and constructive concepts.
High efficiency and new product design.

1999

The completely renewed "Zero5" wrapping machines are presented at Interpack in Düsseldorf.

2000

40 years of work and dedication have passed. Cavanna's achievements give it good reason to be optimistic.
The next generation of the Cavanna family is now ready to lead the company with the same ability and enthusiasm demonstrated by its founder.

2001

The second generation enters the company.
Mario Cavanna - President
Riccardo Cavanna –Managing Director, Product Development & Customer Relationship Area (Commercial, Technical and Production Directions, Project Management, Engineering and Information Technology)
Alessandra Cavanna - Managing Director, Business Management Area (Accounting&Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Quality&Validation)

2002

At the Interpack Fair in Düsseldorf Cavanna presents a new wrapping machine: "Portaflow"

Staff Cavanna ltda, fair Fispal 2004

2004

Cavanna Brasil is built in San Paolo: Cavanna Maquinas e Sistemas de Embalagens ltda

Stand Cavanna, fair Interpack 2005

2005

At Interpack Show Cavanna launches its Robotic Division CARTESIO and presents its model G35 EFC a new compact cartoner
Carton forming, filling, and sealing are all integrated in a single unit that occupies minimal space on the factory floor

2006

Packaging Oscar 2006 - Ceremony held at IpackIma Show in Milan
Flowsonic obtains the Award thanks to an innovatory system whereby the packaging film is ultrasonically sealed lengthwise and crosswise