- Company
Our history
1963
OMIPA was founded in September 1963 by Gilberto Cazzani in Morazzone, in the province of Varese, near Milan, Italy.
Meaning
Omipa stands for:
OfficinaĀ MeccanicaĀ ImpiantiĀ Plastici eĀ Affini.
Start up
The Company was born as a small mechanical workshop and a machine-shop, producing plastic processing accessories such as extrusion dies, calendering systems and downstream equipment.
1970
In the 1970s, we introduced our first 3-roll vertical calender with three independent motors, a groundbreaking solution designed to achieve exceptional optical quality.
1971
Omipa developed its very first extrusion line: the Hollow Profile PPĀ with a useful width of 2000 mm.
Development
Omipa soon extended its activity to the design and construction of complete installations for the production of sheet, foil, film and hollow profile in different thermoplastic materials.
1973
We were the first to develop an extrusion line for the extrusion of PC hollow profiles, in close partnership with our customers, based on the experience built up in the PP hollow profile field.
1991
We developed the 1st PC foil line for low thicknesses. This optical grade was designed for electrical protection applications
2001
Omipa developed the 1st PP hollow profile line in width 3200 mm.
2013
Celebrating half a century of innovation and commitment.
Enthusiasm & Passion
From a small mechanical workshop to a large international business, the enthusiasm and the passion for innovation have always remained the same.
2023
60 years of passion, expertise and a vision for the future
