Elesa: a surge in revenue and a new, large-scale site costing 40 million

“Growth has been reasonable so far,” explains Bertani, “and in some countries, such as India and the United States, growth is well into double figures. The new solutions we have adopted for this plant not only provide us with scope for growth but also greater efficiency and productivity, which are crucial for competing on the international stage. This is a crucial factor, because if we are able to grow today, at a time that is generally challenging, it is precisely thanks to the diversification of our markets, with sales in over 60 countries.”

Markets that draw on the group’s vast catalogue, comprising 80,000 items of accessories for industrial machinery and plant: including knobs, clamping levers and control handles, handles and grips, mechanical and positioning components, hinges, levelling feet, industrial wheels and much more. Items that may seem ordinary at first glance, yet are the result of intensive research into both material selection and design – an approach that has earned Elesa numerous awards in the past, including the Compasso d’Oro.

Alla guida di Elesa

Il Ceo Carlo Bertani

The initial idea for the extension dates back seven years, when the first discussions took place with Monza City Council; however, the project has undergone several changes over time to incorporate new concepts of efficiency and sustainability, thanks, for example, to the inclusion of a solar photovoltaic system with an annual output of over 700,000 kWh.

Another distinctive feature of the project is the Digital Twin – a three-dimensional digital replica of the building and its systems – which has made it possible to manage the complexity of the project from the very earliest stages and to coordinate structures, systems and production infrastructure during the construction of the new spaces. Today, the Digital Twin supports the management and development of the plant. Constantly updated, it monitors the systems in real time, records the history of interventions, anticipates potential issues, helps to identify potential problems at an earlier stage and reduces plant downtime.

I nuovi spazi

Il nuovo impianto durante i lavori preparatori un anno fa

“A few dozen new staff have already been recruited, but once the project is fully up and running – within a few years,” comments Bertani, “there will be around a hundred additional jobs, with a similar number of people employed in related sectors. The plant is already partially operational, but it will be 100 per cent operational by January.”