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PFM's history
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- 1964: The Italianapack company is created for the production of horizontal flow wrap packaging machines.
- May 20, 1969: the Fioravanti Pietro & C. SNC company is created; it is located in the same plant as the future PFM.
- 1972: Italianapack is sold to the American group FMC. Fioravanti Pietro & C. SNC officially changes its name to PFM di Pietro Fioravanti SNC.
- 1973: PFM works mainly for Italianapack, recently sold by the Fioravanti family to the American group FMC. Production is concentrated on steelwork for the Mignonetta (historic Italianapack packaging machine).
- 1971 to 1974: at that time overhauls of used machines were also carried out, along with machine tooling work for third parties.
- In the first months of 1974 forced air rotary ovens for the baking of bread and sweets are enjoying great success: these systems will soon take the place of traditional tunnel ovens. Pietro Fioravanti decides to launch the production of these new ovens and their relative rising units.
- 1977 their mass production is underway, the prototype of the heat-shrinking machine is ready: the SUPER COMPACT.
- In the second half of 1979, the CC150 is born, the first small flow pack packaging machine which immediately enjoys success on the market. PFM grows and work.
- 1980 the CC150 is improved, and a new packaging machine is designed: the PFM 80 SUPER in Standard and Oversize. At the same time the production of rotary ovens and heat-shrinking machines continues.
- 1981: Through collaboration with Gewiss of Bergamo, a long-time PFM client, the SC 81 was created.
- From 1981 to 1982 , Gewiss purchases 24 of the machines, which are still operating today.
- In 1981, the first prototype of the PFM 2000 is created. The deceleration mechanism designed for this machine is still used by our PFM 2300. The production of ovens diminishes while flow-pack machines start to take off, a clear sign which points to the future orientation of the company and its investments.
- 1983 PFM was preparing for the explosion of the market for mozzarella packaging systems. The SC83 heat-shrinking machine is built, the SC81 is modified, and small heat-shrinking ovens are built.
- 1984 saw the launch of PFM in the USA, where the first PFM 2000 is sold to SFK. However, this packaging machine does not seem to fully satisfy the needs of the US market: thus, in collaboration with the client, the PFM 2500 is born. The next big objective is now mozzarella due to the new law in force regarding its packaging.
- 1985 is synonymous with mozzarella packaging machines. permit PFM to seize the market, and it is an important market, significantly indicating the future of the company. The Canadian market is also at the starting blocks, and a total of 8 more machines are produced for that country.
- 1986, the turning point for PFM. The dedication of everyone at every level permits us to build reliable machines on a rapid schedule; The PFM 200 INOX, the 2500 INOX and the 2500 BB are also created.
- In 1987, PFM, through Pack Valley, concentrates its efforts on the sector of vertical packaging machines for mozzarellas packed with preserving liquid. The PV 450 and the PV 400 are created. That same year the PFM 3000 is created, taking the place of the PFM 2000 INOX. Also created are the PFM 200, the Tornado LD and LDBB and the Candy. The Canadian and US markets are growing, and a total of 25 machines are delivered to those countries. Demand on the part of the British market brings about the creation of PFM UK, while in Germany, Delta Pack is born.Production is by now diversified into several sectors, and the range of machines, from the horizontal and vertical packaging machines, to modified atmosphere packaging to loading units, permit PFM to grow daily becoming more and more competitive.
- 1988: The little PFM 80 needs reworking to improve versatility and to lower costs: in 1988, the PFM 30 takes its place. The PV 550 is designed and built (later to become the PV 260), and the SC 88 is created as well
1989 is a transition year: no new machines are built, those already in production are perfected, and the PFM 80, the Supercompact, the ovens and the LVA are eliminated.
- In 1990, the machine tooling department is created, and new machines are purchased, including a numerical control centre and a numerically controlled lathe.
- The nineties are frenetic years for PFM, yet rich with satisfaction. The range of machines is further increased with the creation of the Mistral, the Scirocco, the Hurricane, the Blizzard, the PV 260 LD and various loading systems. Many technological components and machine accessories are redesigned and improved.
- In 2001 PFM acquired the majority of shares in the company BG PACK in Bergamo, thereby achieving leadership in Europe in cheese wrapping. BG Pack is specialised in the production of packaging machines for resealable packages.
The PFM technical department designed Shamal, and introduced Unibag and Pocket Bag packages onto the markets.
- In April 2002 PFM obtained UNI EN ISO 9001-2000 (Vision 2000) for its Italian head office.
This important result goes alongside other prestigious acknowledgements obtained by the PFM Group over the last few years: the Oscar of packaging in 1997 and 1999, awarded to BG PACK and Certificate of merit for Customer Service awarded to PFM Ltd by PPMA (a British organisation that presides over the top companies in the packaging industry).
- In August 2002, PFM acquired the majority of shares in the company MBP in Mantua, which manufactures multi-headed and linear weighing machines and vertical packaging machines. PFM has now completed its wide range of machines dedicated to the packaging of powdered and granular products.
- In September 2003
PFM acquired the 100% of shares in the company SPS Sasib Packagin Systems.
- October 2007 born PFmeccanica PFM Group components production centre.
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PFM Packaging Machinery Spa
Via Pasubio 49, 36036 Torrebelvicino (Vicenza) Italy.
Tel +39-0445-570110
Fax +39-0445-570175
Cod. Fis. e Partita I.V.A. 00171090244
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