Moving the earth for a greener tomorrow Sampierana

MOVING THE EARTH FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

Sampierana, the Italian compact construction equipment manufacturer, is looking to expand its eco-friendly range as well as its global footing under a new owner.

The Italian manufacturer of Sampierana tracked undercarriages, Eurocomach mini excavators and compact loaders, and retailer of Berco and Sampierana spare parts, has stepped into a new era – at the end of last year the company’s 90% capital stock was acquired by CNH Industrial, a major Italy-based capital goods company specialising in equipment and services for agriculture and the construction industry. The acquisition of the remaining 10% of the transaction will take place over the next four years as part of the transition plan.

The acquisition will enable CNH Industrial’s Construction Equipment business to integrate Eurocomach mini and midi excavators, Sampierana undercarriages and spare parts into its current product range alongside those of its existing third-party OEM partners. Becoming part of a strong industrial group will help Sampierana place its products on new markets and will secure sufficient funds for expansion.

Three pillars

Sampierana’s exceptional portfolio of industry-leading products has long made the company a prime player in the excavator and earth-moving machine sector. Founded in the 1950s as a small, family-run workshop for steel working, today the company offers a truly bespoke technology designed and made to suit individual

customers’ needs. A wide dealer network helps to make the brand known around the world, supporting the ‘Made in Italy’ reputation which stands for passion, reliability, and innovation.

Sampierana is headquartered in San Piero in Bagno in the Emilia Romagna region and the main site represents the heart of the company. Here, ideas come to life and products take shape. In 2017 a second branch in Modena was opened with over 6,000 m2 of warehouse capacity for undercarriage spare parts to accommodate the Sampierana and Berco brands.

Sampierana has been producing fixed and extendable undercarriages since the 1980s: over 100 standard models and a full range of products are available, for many applications such as drilling, excavating, mining, cranes, crushers, forestry and more, thanks to solid partnerships with other OEMs worldwide.

The production of mini-excavators, compact loaders (tracked and wheeled) and articulated backhoe loaders started in 1993, under the Eurocomach brand. Today Sampierana offers a wide range of machines including mini-excavators from 1 to 10 tonnes in weight – a range recently expanded to the 4–5.5 tonne segment – and compact wheeled and tracked loaders.

Last but not least, Sampierana also offers original spare parts for undercarriages within its U/C Spare Parts Division, its newest business line. In addition to original parts, the company also functions as an authorised dealer for Berco Original Parts, a leading producer of spare parts for repairing and overhauling undercarriages and undercarriage components.

Fully electrified

Technical progress is bringing innovative solutions to earthmoving machinery thanks to electromobility, aiming to meet the demands of machine manufacturers for compliance with regulations on ecomobility, emissions and efficiency even in the most severe of operating conditions.

Like any vehicle manufacturer, Sampierana has increased its focus on researching alternative fuels. After years of research and development, the company has introduced the first example of an electric mini-excavator: the brand-new 15X.

This compact model has a lithium battery integrated into the rear compartment and is equipped with an on-board battery charger for domestic users (slow charging) and an external battery charger for construction site users (fast charging). The 15X is the first fully electric model in the Eurocomach range, ideal for working indoors, underground construction sites or sensitive places where its low noise level and absence of emissions are particularly appreciated.

The machine can be used for the whole of the working day, with a fast recharge potentially during lunch break. The hydraulic oil – the only fluid on board – is fully biodegradable and allows high performance with radically reduced maintenance costs and times.

The first electric model is expected to be launched in 2023 and the range is planned to be further developed to include models at least up to the 5 tonne segment.

Continuing the path

The Sampierana Group traditionally records a positive profit trend, being renowned for its reliability, quality and innovative technology. The extensive product portfolio, high customisation capacity and novel machines will carry the company forward under its new owner.

The Managing Directors of Sampierana S.p.A., Cesare and Moreno Para, the two brothers whose father started the business in 1950 and who were, until recently, the sole business owners, affirmed that Sampierana will continue to grow, enjoying all the advantages that a large industrial shareholder can provide.

“Investments in our plants in San Piero in Bagno, Modena and Cesena will continue in line with the agreement that production lines will be expanded in 2022, and with CNH’s plans to strengthen all our sectors. Our brands and commercial network will also be preserved. Together with our families we will continue to support the new management, guaranteeing the continuation of the path that we have built together over the past decades.” n