Our history

In 1914 the Melesi and Selva families founded Officine Melesi & Selva in Cortabbio of Primaluna in Valsassina (Lecco). From the manufacturing of agricultural tools to the production of forged products, the company is deeply connected to the history of an area that has traditionally built its industrial strength on metalworking.

The two Melesi and Selva families splitted up and Ambrogio Melesi founded Officine Ambrogio Melesi & C Srl in Cortenova, specialising in the production of agricultural forks and tips of shuttles for the textile industry.

Beginning of the first production of flanges addressed to the emerging chemical and petrochemical industry in Italy in the post-world war years. The production of traditional products also continued in parallel, then abandoned in the early 80s. 

Acquisition of “Fratelli Melesi” of Cortabbio

With the entry of the third generation, the production processes are optimized, leading to the company's entrance into the global Oil & Gas sector.

The 20.000 kgm counterblow hammer is installed.

The early 80s were difficult years due to the loss of family members who held vital roles in the company. First CNC lathes were introduced, along with the installation of a 2.500 ton stamping press, a 1.200-ton hydraulic press and a horizontal rolling mill and order management became computerized.

In 1993 a 35.000 kgm counterblow hammer was installed, which completed the range of the offer, allowing penetration into new markets. The quality management system received ISO 9001 certification.

Demand drops drastically.

In the first decade of the New Millennium, heavy investments were made in Cortenova with the activation of two new mechanical presses of 6.300 and 4.000 tons, two hydraulic presses of 2.500 and 5.000 tons, three rolling mills (two horizontal and one vertical), a 40.000 kgm counterblow hammer, a milling-boring machine for large components and an innovative automatic warehouse for the storage of raw material. Qualified technical expertise and service flexibility positioned Melesi among the leaders in the sector.

In this decade, the company's strategy focused on product diversification and expanding into new market sectors. In 2012, two new production sites adjacent to the headquarters in Cortenova were acquired, increasing the total area by 60.000 sqm. In 2017, an additional 5.000 sqm were acquired in Introbio for what will become the RPI Division.

First productions of the new PV 630 Screw Press installed in the former “Benedetti” site (Area B) and installation of a new automatic warehouse for the storage of the finished product.

The safety of the work place and environmental compliance, being continuously improved, lead to the achievement of ISO 14001 certification and later OHSAS 18001 certification.
First productions of the new Lasco 8.000 kgm hammer installed in the former “Benedetti” site (Area B).

The RPI Division is inaugurated in Introbio (5.000 sqm), dedicated to welding and welding overlays activities complementary to the base product.

The in-house laboratory obtains ISO 17025 certification.

ISO 45001 certification (formely OHSAS 18001) is acquired.

Metalforch Srl is acquired and the MFH Division is established in Primaluna (7000 square meters) for the continuous improvement of customer service in the management of orders with small quantities and reduced delivery times (Rush Delivery).

Officine Ambrogio Melesi launches its range of Clamp Connectors, registered as α-LOCK^®.

Investments started up after the pandemic, bringing numerous strategic projects to completion, particularly the one for the PI Division in Cortenova (37.000 sqm).

Officine di Cortabbio Srl in Cortabbio di Primaluna (27.000 sqm) is acquired (ODC Division).  Today, Officine Ambrogio Melesi covers 5 production sites for a total area of 160.000 square meters.