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From brass ball valves and fittings for residential plumbing systems up to special steel products for advanced industrial sectors: this is the evolution of Effebi, a company based in Brescia and now in its 45th year of operations. Daniele Garavaglia reports.
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stablished in 1971 by original president Fausto Bonomi and since then entrusted to family governance, Effebi has carved out a significant market share in a highly competitive sector. With a turnover of €67 million in 2015 and 100 employees, the company has reached its present position by focusing on three key areas: customer satisfaction; strong attention to investments in research and technological innovation; and attention to the quality and reliability of its products. “We were one of the first companies in Italy to manufacture ball valves for domestic plumbing systems: today we are among the leaders in the design and production of brass and steel valves for industrial and especially plumbing purposes,” explains sales director Roberto Bonomi. “After strengthening our technical know-how in the field of brass valves and fittings, products mainly intended for traditional plumbing and heating systems (distribution of water, gas, compressed air and non-aggressive fluids) in residential contexts, we began to expand in the main fields of industrial plant engineering. We have set up a technical sales department dedicated to the steel market which has enabled us to launch a wide range of increasingly innovative and reliable shut-off and control valves,” he adds.
Continuous growth The industrial valve division has experienced gradual and steady development in recent years, based on the know-how and manufacturing excellence of Binox, Effebi’s sister company which produces steel valves for the most diverse applications. These are commissioned by the manufacturers of systems for production sectors such as: oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical, marine, pharmaceutical and so on. One of Effebi’s key strengths is its fully integrated supply chain, which is based on long-lasting partnerships with trusted suppliers and the careful choice of raw materials and components. The brass it uses is entirely produced in Italy and processed by the other sister company Pressytal. Components such as levers and gaskets are also supplied by historical and tested producers, based in northern Italy, where a high-quality and highly specialised manufacturing sector has long flourished. Relying on strict quality control and certifications, Effebi has been able to make a name for itself in the Italian and international markets as a reliable supplier and as an industry benchmark. 104 Industry Europe
Major markets “Our target is still the domestic market, because we sell 40 per cent of our production in Italy. But we have a significant presence in all major European markets, Russia and the United States, where we work mainly with a network of trusted wholesalers. In the years to come, our target is to strengthen our presence in mature markets and open new commercial horizons in emerging markets, where innovation plays a major role,” emphasises Bonomi. “In addition to upgrading our entire management software, Effebi continues to invest in cutting-edge technological solutions, with the introduction of new machines every year. For us it is vital to foster
Stainless steel ball valve, special application
