1950
In a small garage, the three brothers Umberto, Nicola and Alessandro Bianchi open up a small mechanical workshop and create OMFB sdf trademark (standing for “Officina Meccanica Fratelli Bianchi”)
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HISTORY
1951
The company starts manufacturing spare parts for Italian, American, English and German trucks used for the massive post-war rebuilding reconstruction. The first product family to be produced is power take-offs (PTO) for various trucks models.
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1954
Company workshop becomes too small soon therefore so the first 500 sqm headquarters location is built up. Product range is increased with new oil-hydraulic product families aimed at operating tipper trucks, crames, hookloaders, garbage trucks, etc. OMFB first hand pump series is created with PM50 and PM70 models.
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1967
A new 2000 sqm production unit, with products-dedicated assembly lines, is inaugurated. Another new product range – AC/DC power packs – is added to the range.
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1968
OMFB takes part in the most important European industrial trade shows. The first export activities to the most important foreign markets start.
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1979
Driven by the company philosophy of “product quality” and with the purpose of enhancing production capacity OMFB starts to employ the first CNC machines.
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1980
Constant company growth and new challenges ahead of the company brings OMFB to redesign manufacturing process : production lines are moved to a new 200 sqm location while assembly lines remain in the existing one.
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1991
A brand new 15,000 sqm plant is inaugurated and a machinery renovation plan is set up with the target of renewing 90% of the existing units with latest technology CNC systems. It is also launched a consistent reorganization process of Manufacturing, Accounts, Quality Control and Sales Departments.
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1992
Company efforts are duly rewarded : OMFB is the first Italian company in the industry to obtain ISO 9001 Certificate.
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1999
The already wide and deep range of OMFB hydraulic components for industrial vehicles - 100% designed, produced and individually tested in-house - is enriched with a new product family : BENT AXIS PISTON PUMPS. The company can now offer NPH-NPGH-LTH-LTA gear pumps series, the popular DARK plunger piston pumps and the range-top BENT AXIS PISTON PUMPS available with American standard flanges as well.
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2001
OMFB MODENA 300 sqm branch is opened in a strategic location close to main highway with the purpose of serving more efficiently the challenging and demanding market of Emilia Romagna region.
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2002
OMFB introduces electronics in the control function of power transmission chain. RADAR series of compact radio remote controls is developed as well as the innovative KIPTRONIC control system : a complete electronic management device for operating a tipper truck in all its functions. Due to its high technology content this product is awarded the INNOVATION PRIZE during 2002 Transpotec exhibition.
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2006
In order to better attend the increasing local market requirements OMFB MODENA branch is moved to a bigger and more layout-efficient location having 200 sqm offices area and 400 sqm warehouse space.
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2007
OMFB inaugurates a new 5000 sqm underground plant where an automated warehouse and a large number of modern and efficient machines are placed to increase overall production capacity.
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2012
OMFB achieves a prestigious milestone: company quality system is certified by DNV according to both new UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certificates.
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2015
OMFB takes over the majority shares of DAL BARCO RENATO SRL company, an historical producer of oil and diesel tanks. The synergy between the two companies allows to offer a wider range of products and technical solutions to customers.
O.M.F.B. S.p.A. Hydraulic Components
Via Cave, 7/9 - 25050 Provaglio d'Iseo (BS) Italy -
Tel. (+39) 030.98.30.611
P.IVA: IT06226910963 -
Cap. Sociale € 20.000.000 i.v.
C.F. 06226910963 -
N.Isc.Reg.Imp. di Brescia 06226910963 -
REA 529468
Via Cave, 7/9 - 25050 Provaglio d'Iseo (BS) Italy -
Tel. (+39) 030.98.30.611
P.IVA: IT06226910963 -
Cap. Sociale € 20.000.000 i.v.
C.F. 06226910963 -
N.Isc.Reg.Imp. di Brescia 06226910963 -
REA 529468
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