Integrated precision Brovedani is a global leader in the development and manufacture of precision components for the automotive industry. The company continues to see strong growth due to its commitment to innovation and its renowned high precision engineering. Philip Yorke reports on a company that is spearheading the move into the digital age and the latest integrated production technologies.
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he Brovedani Group was founded in Tagliamento, Italy in 1947 and consists of three companies and six state-of-the-art plants, two of which are located in Italy, with others based in Mexico and Slovakia. The group currently employs more than 1,100 people and in 2017 recorded sales of around €120 million. This multinational company primarily focuses on components for the automotive industry, offering specialised solutions for fuel injection pumps, as well as for petrol direct injection systems and diesel common rail systems. In addition, it designs and manufactures components for air conditioning systems, starter motors and vehicle chassis. The group benefits from its integrated organisational structure and innovative culture. As a result, it has become the component supplier of choice for global brands such as Bosch, Continental, Denso, Delphi and Eaton, among many others. 56 Industry Europe
Innovative solutions The Brovedani Group has invested consistently in advanced manufacturing and control system technology for its mass production of sophisticated, high precision mechanical components. The company’s cutting edge engineering departments develop dedicated products that involve the design and construction of custom-built machines with integrated, multi-functional technologies. It also designs complete production lines for outsourced products, which further endorses Brovedani as a valued world-class partner dedicated to meeting – and exceeding – its customers’ needs.
Solid progress The Brovedani Group took another strategic step forward when it implemented new Solid Edge Software in collaboration with its
