Sacmi opens doors to Imola plant for 105th anniversary

Sacmi, supplier of machines and complete plants, is celebrating the 105th anniversary of its founding with a free event that is open to all.

The company’s president, Paolo Mongardi, commented: “Over the last five years we’ve experienced some radical changes at economic, social and technological level. Sacmi has kept on growing, with bold projects that look to the future… and future generations.”

For the anniversary, Sacmi will be opening the doors to its Imola plant, with a special event being held on Saturday 30 November, from 8:30 to 17:30. Named ‘A day at Sacmi to discover our world,’ this initiative gives participants an opportunity to take a close look at the developments and innovations the company has implemented in recent years.

In 2019, Sacmi celebrated its centenary. “Over the last five years,” said Mongardi, “we’ve experienced radical changes, economically, socially and technologically. Sacmi has continued to grow, with bold projects that look to the future… and future generations. We’ve built smarter machines, worked for a cleaner environment and taken the company – and its performance – to the next level.”

This event offers an opportunity to share some of the results of these changes, which have involved every area of the factory. In addition to a visit to the plant, several activities dedicated to youngsters will be offered during the day. Children and young people can take part in creative scientific workshops that focus on sustainability, energy efficiency and AI, allowing them to explore the challenges of the future in a fun, interactive way. In the not-too-distant future, those same children might be tackling such challenges themselves at Sacmi, as the company continues to take on hundreds of new people every year (almost 600 in 2023 alone), with over 50% of new hires aged under 30 and a high percentage of them with excellent STEM profiles. In addition, Sacmi provided its employees with 92,000 training hours in 2023. Those visiting the company on Saturday 30 November will be welcomed by those same ‘Sacmi people,’ with over 100 volunteers joining in to help on the special day.

On the day, there will also be food and wine stands offering local specialties. “We want to celebrate another company milestone, together, by inviting families and citizens,” added Mongardi. “It’s an excellent opportunity for us to illustrate our ‘innovation hubs’ and showcase our achievements with pride.”

However, the event is more than just a celebration of 105 years of Sami, the company says. It is also an opportunity to strengthen ties with a local community that has played a pivotal role in its growth and development. Sacmi’s history is closely entwined with that of the city of Imola. Following decades of expansion alongside the Italian ceramic and packaging industries, Sacmi has become a truly global business. It has branches in 27 countries and more than 5,200 employees: yet it’s technological and manufacturing heart remains firmly in Italy.

The event is open to everyone, free of charge.