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La nostra Storia

1960

Mario Cavanna founds OMC in 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.

1965

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" model 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 Tecnology

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 - Amministratore Delegato - 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"

2004

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

2010

50 years of history
50 years of wrapping machines
50 years of tecnology

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