In 1979 Alberto Martinelli founded Almar (acronym of his name), handles manufacturer in Nozza di Vestone in Brescia province, a historical development area of metallurgy since the times of the Longobards, who were very skilled in metalworking in these valleys.
Institution of “Alberto Martinelli” company in Casto (BS) for gravity die-casting of brass items.
1967 - Building and institution of the new company for handles production by Alberto and brothers.
1976 - The company wins the “Gold Hercules for innovation”.
1979 - Institution and building of Almar SNC Alberto Martinelli & figli on December 17th.
1980/81 - Building of new die-casting factory.
Extension of die-casting factory, work shop, moulds and grinding departments.
Bulding of new center for administration and production departments, technologically advanced and totally automatized.
The company change to SPA
Building of logistic center Südmetall GmbH in Ainring (Germany).
Extension of Almar new building for automatized stock.
Building of logistic center Sofoc in Nozières (France).
Institution of Südmetall Schweiz GmbH (Reiden, Switzerland).
Institution of Südmetall Schließsysteme for electronical locks in Leipzig (Germany).
Institution of Almar Südmetall Group for sales in Asian market.
Creation and strengthening of group image with new Logo.
Institution of Opentech as new production facility in Italy.
Institution of ASG Benelux
Sofoc is renamed ASG France
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25078 Vestone - Brescia
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