Over 100 years of history

We are a company with deep roots in the past, founded in 1920 by the passion and by Knight Giuseppe Marini’s loyalty for the iron casting. Since then, we have been able to combine tradition with innovation, constantly renewing our processes and technologies to satisfy the market demands.

Nowadays Fonderia Marini is a modern and dynamic company, specialized in the production of high-quality pieces for a wide range of industrial fields. Our experience and know-how allow us to offer our customers tailor-made products and solutions for each specific need.

The passion for cast-iron and the desire to improve more and more are the values that have always guided us. We are proud of our history and we are looking to the future with trust, sure that we can continue to be a touchstone in the cast-iron industry.

1920
Foundation

The passion for the ancient craft of casting borns and the first activity is opened by Knight Giuseppe Marini established the society with the name Fonderia Ghisa Palazzolese in Via Maglio 1.

1948
Arturo Marini

Arturo, Giuseppe's son temporarily leaves the University of Pavia and joins the company because of a necessity caused by his father's health problems

1961
New headquarters

Arturo becomes the cornerstone of the company, inaugurating the new headquarters in Via Brescia 47, where he continues the tradition with structural and technological improvements.

1981
Lino Marini

Lino, Arturo's son, joins the company, he is young and already determined.

1985
S.N.C.

The company become a partnership (Snc) with the name Fonderia Marini Arturo & C. S.N.C.

1987
Stefania's arrival and a new furnace .

Stefania Marini, Lino's older sister, joins the company and the new oxygen gas rotary furnace is purchased to replace the old cupola one.

1998
Mauro Rodriquez

Mauro, Stefania's son joins the company.

1999
A new headquarters is established, and Cecilia Marini joins the company.

Cecilia Marini joins the company, and the business is moved to the new headquarters in Via Kupfer 45, where the production is further developed.

2006
S.R.L. and Francesco Rodriquez

The company turns into Fonderia Marini S.R.L. and Francesco, Stefania's son, joins the company.

2011
Patterns - warehouse

A new warehouse for equipment storage is bought in Via Kupfer, 42 and Laura, Lino's sister joins the company to develop the international market.

2024
Finishing and logistics warehouse

An additional warehouse is purchased for finishing treatment and company logistics.

Historical images

Below a collection of historical images about the milestones reached with passion and dedication.