The History of Bergi S.p.A.: From 1965 to Today

From 1965 until today

Even today Bergi Spa transforms ideas and intuitions into actions. In 50 years of activity Bergi acquired the experience and the ability of finding new opportunities and transforming challenges into success.

In 2015 Bergi Spa proudly celebrated the 50 years of activity. An achievement that marks the generational change.

Mr. Giovanni Bergozza by handing it on to the sons launched the Company into the future with the certainty that what has been built represent a guarantee for those who will come.

bergi giovanni esperienza progettazione macchine per la concia delle pelli
1965

In a garage after work he began his mechanical work for third parties.

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foto storica sede Bergi spa macchine per conceria
Birth O.F.B.

Specialized in the production of spray booths for the production of shoe soles.

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Opening of foreign markets: France, Portugal and Germany.

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1970
Bergi Mechanical Workshops

New society.

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First Arm Infill Machine

Unique machine in the world which represented the first commercial success.

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bergi-smerigliatrice
1974
First 1800 Open Shoulder Buffer

New concept for leather processing.

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bergi-unipress
1977
Unipress 3000

First Italian 3000mm continuous ironer for whole bovine hides.

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stand Bergi spa fiera CUIR anni 1990

Exhibition at the Semaine Du Cuir De Paris.

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1980
Design and construction of new machines
  • Colorama: Coating machine for finishing leather by roller.
  • Aruga: Machine for retaining and drying with the innovative double bladed roller.
  • Kombipress: Continuous ironing and embossing machine with 2-position roller gearbox.
  • Superpress: Point of reference for all the tanneries that produced leather for bodywork and furniture.
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capannone produzione anni 80 Bergi spa

Union of the 2 companies in Industrie Meccaniche Bergi O.F.B. S.p.A.

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capannone vecchia sede di Gambellara Bergi spa
1988
Opening of the factory in Gambellara

Where the transformation of the raw material into processed pieces is carried out.

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1990
  • Consolidation of the Asian market.
  • Expansion of the production area.
  • Modernization of the machine tool park.
  • Strengthening of the commercial network.
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1994
Introduction of the Bertex brand

Specialized product line for the imitation leather, rubber, felt and textile sectors.

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1995

At the Tanning Tech Fair in Milan, the Selecta, Buffer n° 1000, painted in gold color, is presented.

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capannone Incoma
1997

Acquisition of "Incoma".

News on the market:

  • Vacuum with dry pump.
  • Roller coater with inverted bench.
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rinonoscimenti Bergi spa medaglia internazionale
2003

Gold medal for Internationalization

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bertech tannery automation
2005

Foundation of the Bertech commercial brand.

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2015

Bergi celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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Pegasus Stendi Pelle per Cavalletto pronta allo scarico delle pelli
2016
Pegasus

The first prototype of an automatic leather spreader on horse.

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Starlux SV Pressa rotativa per stirare e stampare con cambio rulli automatico a revolver
2017
Starlux S Vario

Development of the world's first rotary press for continuous ironing and embossing, performing the work of three separate machines: pressure ironing and embossing, thickness ironing, or long-contact ironing.

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disegno tecnico Supervario T pressa rotativa con paranco
2018
Supervario T

Development of the new Supervario T machine, for continuous heavy-duty ironing and embossing.

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ATTIVA smerigliatrice a nastro in continuo con tappeto di introduzione per pelli morbide
2019
Attiva

Production of the first continuous belt buffing machine with soft leather introduction conveyor.

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macchine lavorazioni pelli superstar t e attiva
2021
Superstar T & Attiva 3200

Launch of the new Superstar T rotary press and the new Attiva 3200 buffing machine.

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