In
the 1970s, the Modena district - which was admired and envied by the whole
world - gave birth to a company that has become a leader in the production of
moulds. Three generations combined by the same typically Modena passion for
metalworking and manufacturing. For FARE INSIEME Giampaolo Colletti interviewed
Enrico Malagoli, CEO of Malagoli Aldebrando.
by Giampaolo Colletti
@gpcolletti
Photocredit: Giacomo Maestri e Francesca Aufiero
This is the
story of a family passion. Or, to think about it, it is the story of passion
shared by a whole community, i.e. That for metalworking. After all, we find
ourselves in one of the most interconnected and evolved districts in the world,
made up of that Emilian skill the whole world envies us for: extreme
professionalism, dedication and unrivalled resilience. And a huge passion for
things done well or, actually, for things done together.
Company
profile. The story we are about to tell you began in 1961, the period of the
Italian economic boom. Everything started with the manufacturing of moulds but,
as we know, one thing leads to another resulting in the specialization in the
processing and cold-forming of sheet-metal for small and medium series. In the
beginning, the headquarters were in the founder’s garage but, in this case too,
one thing led to another and the company expanded over the years so now the
headquarters is located in that junction that is East Modena. Now let’s unveil
the protagonists. The story is that of Malagoli Aldebrando. Three generations
combined by the same typically Modena passion for metalworking and
manufacturing. But let’s take a step back and remain in the 1970s. Aldebrando,
the father of Enrico and Gabriele, started working in his garage to develop
equipment and moulds for cold-forming and blanking. That is why, ever since an
early age, Enrico e Gabriele have grown up breathing in the air of metalworking
in Modena. “Our DNA is made up of two essential elements: the versatility of
our products and the innovative spirit that drives us. For three generations,
we have maintained intact our passion for manufacturing, but we are always
ready for new challenges. This continuous will to grow is what constantly
motivates us. Over the years we have, through necessity, innovated, especially
by adopting new production technologies such as lasers, robots and advanced
programming. These tools enable us to remain leaders in our sector and provide
our clients with products and services that always meet their needs,” explains
Enrico Malagoli, CEO of Malagoli Aldebrando. The company deals with the design
of moulds with skills in the bending and laser cutting of metals including
steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass and copper ranging between 0.3 and 20
mm using state-of-the-art machinery. See why masterpieces are made of details?
This is the proof. The main products are spare parts destined to a wide range
of sectors including automotive, handling, nautical, mechanical-ceramic, sound
diffusion and design. “We use laser cutting to make precision components that
meet the specific needs of our clients, guaranteeing excellent quality and
great precision,” says Malagoli. The company boasts 23 employees with a
turnover of €4.3 million and an increasing annual growth of +10% on the Italian
and international markets.
The
connection with the territory. But what emerges from this story is that strong
connection to Modena, a city renowned for its industrial excellence, its
university hub, its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and for the numerous
small and medium businesses that have contributed to making Modena-made
products synonymous with high-quality on a global level. “Our success and
growth derive from this context as we fed off the energy and skill of the local
entrepreneurial community,” says Malagoli proudly. But the strength of the
territory goes hand in hand with that of the people and with the arrival of new
talents. That is why Malagoli Aldebrando is one of the founding members of ITS
Maker. The future is made from continuous investment. “As for our company, we
are investing to further improve the quality of our services even further and
we will continue to do so thus contributing to give continuity to our work and
offering opportunities to young local talents. This commitment will enable us
to grow sustainably and to continue to serve our clients with excellence also
in the future,” concludes Malagoli. How many times have we said this on our
journey among Emilian excellencies? The best companies are those that perform
best while creating value in the community.
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