Thanks to a continuous development which started more than 90 years ago, they have become the largest producer in the world today of automated systems for the fabrication of structural steel, plate and an outstanding producer of equipment for the forging industry. Their extensive product range of innovative products and their aggressive penetration of the world market has been achieved by the creation of many subsidiaries all over the world.
Located next to the Alps in Varese, Italy, Ficep has several dedicated and specialized production facilities.
The main location, in Gazzada Schianno (Varese, Italy), which comprises over 100.000 square meters (1.075.000 square feet), also contains Corporate Headquarters, Research & Development, Academy of Technology, Showroom and the main after sales service departments.
The Casale Litta plant covers an area of 12.000 square meters (129.000 square feet) and is focused on the assembly of our CNC lines for the processing of angles and plates.
The Castronno plant, with its 22.000 square meters (235.000 square feet) area, is entirely dedicated to the assembly of sawing equipment.
In Crosio della Valle, in an area of 6.000 square meters (65.000 square feet), plus a brand new area of 35.000 square meters (375.000 square feet), is their ultra-modern machining facility, for the production of small and medium mechanical components, that are working non-stop seven days a week.
For over nine decades, the name Ficep has been synonymous with an international and worldwide presence. Founded in 1930 by the Colombo and the Giuliani families, Ficep now has 17 direct subsidiaries throughout the world and is the world’s leading manufacturer of automatic steel processing equipment and supplier of dedicated software for the production management.
Their mission is to satisfy the demand for machinery and systems for the efficient processing of steel profiles on a global basis.
Thanks to their innovative products, attention to service, highly qualified staff and capability to understand the customer processes, Ficep is the leading manufacturer and supplier of total solutions, for the structural steel/plate fabrication, and forging industries. From single lines to more complex systems: Ficep offers technical solutions for your needs.
Making sustainable choices in the sector, first of all, means channeling efforts into saving energy.
In terms of the products, energy savings are a consolidated fact. Revolutionary machines such as Ficep Direct Drive presses are a reference due to its power consumption and its productivity performance. Furthermore, Ficep is committed to a program of renewing their buildings, in order to come into line with the sustainability criteria required in industry.