Biography


The stages of these 35 successful years:

1974

Frigotecnica Celli was established on 1 April 1974.


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1977

The company was awarded the GOLD SHIELD by the newspaper “Il Resto del Carlino”.




1977/1978


The first company in the sector in the large scale production of ceramic towers.


1979

Frigotecnica F.lli Celli S.n.c. was founded, with seat in Rimini via Orsi.

1982

Frigotecnica Fratelli Celli S.n.c. buys its first plant and moves in via Casalecchio - Rimini.

cobra-1-via-retro1983/84


The design and production of the COBRA tower, which is still the most imitated by competitors for its flexible and attractive design.

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1983/84

The first company in the sector (see Sk cert. in the image) to introduce the innovative beer tap with stainless steel compensator.

1984

The Company acquires a second building in Santarcangelo di Romagna, where the manufacturing activity will have its unique seat. Frigotecnica F.lli Celli becomes a Stock company with a social capital of 499.800.000 italian Lire

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The Company acquires the new plant in Cerasolo via Rovereta,  headquarters of the company till August 2008. Social capital is now 1.002.000.000 Lire

1988

Frigotecnica Celli S.p.A. changes name in Celli S.p.A. and consequently also the company logo

berti_21991

Celli S.p.A. acquires Berti Rubinetterie, this achievement has allowed to create a good synergy in manufacturing, with numeric controlled turnings, polishing and galvanic bath facilities.

1992

Celli S.p.A. is the first company in the sector introducing the non-pollutant refrigerant gas R134 in its coolers, proving to be the first environmental friendly company in the dispensing equipment sector.

1994

Goffredo Celli, President & C.E.O. , is founder of  Small and Medium sized enterprises Association of Rimini (API). He will be President of the Association till year 2001.

1994

Celli S.p.A. is the first Italian company in the sector obtaining the Italian UNI EN ISO 9001 certification cermet_3

1994

Begins the publication of Celli News, the magazine devoted to innovation and technology of Celli dispensing equipment, which from now on will be periodically sent to customers and suppliers. In 1999 the magazine will change image and shape. news_11

lam1995

Celli S.p.A. acquires the company LAM S.n.c., specialized in manufacturing metal and stainless steel sheets.




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Celli S.p.A. takes part to the competition PREMIO QUALITA’ TOTALE (Total quality prize) and wins.

1997

Celli S.p.A. takes part to the competition PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE QUALITA’ (International Quality prize) and wins


targa_premio1997

Mr Goffredo Celli Managing Director and CEO of Celli S.p.A. is one of the finalist a the concourse Entrepreneur of the Year in “Trade”category





1997

First Company in the Sector, who produced the dispensing tower “Sax” for Heineken.




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Celli S.p.A. receives an Honorable mention at PREMIO QUALITA’ EMILIA ROMAGNA (Quality Prize Emilia Romagna) among the Premio Qualità Italia (Italy Quality prize) founded by AICQ (Italian Quality Association)

 

 


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1999

Celli S.p.A. 25th anniversary (1974-1999). The company has become Italian number 1 in dispensing equipment and one of the leader suppliers in the world.




1999

Goffredo Celli becomes Counsellor in the District Council of Rimini Chamber of Commerce, function which he covers till today.

2000

The evolution of Celli logo:

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Celli S.p.A. becomes member of ASSEMBLY DIVISION of the WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION the international trade association representing the household, commercial, and industrial water treatment industry.

 

2002commendatore

Goffredo Celli, Managing Director and CEO of Celli S.p.A. has been conferred upon the honour of “Commendatore”

In the photo Rimini chief officer dott. Umberto Calandrella and Coriano Mayor Yvonne Crescentini, consign the honour to Goffredo Celli.





 

 

 

 

2002

iso14001Celli S.p.A. is the first company in sector to obtain certification UNI EN ISO 14001







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Mr. Goffredo Celli, Managing Director and CEO of Celli S.p.A. receives from API Rimini(Small and Medium size industries Association) a merit plate as Founder Member and President for 7 years

2004

Celli S.p.A. 30th anniversary (1974-2004). The renowned magazine “Il mondo della Birra” celebrates the company dedicating the cover to this important goal and market successes. mondo_birra

 

 

 

 

 

2005

Gianluca Celli is elected Company Managing Director. After several years of direct managing experience (quality control, human resources etc..) at Celli enriching the company with a new contribution of enthusiasm and innovative ideas. In 2006 New Economy devotes an article to Celli S.p.A. and its new generation management.

 

2005

Was grounded in Singapore Celli Asia. A winning decision considering Asian market potential and the possibility of having easier business opportunities also with Australian market.

eos-ice-fronteCelli S.p.A. carries on its research and development projects in order to offer products at forefront of technology and design. One of the fruits of this constant improvement is the introduction of the innovative glycol coolers which confer to the beer fonts a stunning ice effect. Celli S.p.A. proves once again its care of environment and introduces to the market the innovative environmental friendly cooler (with refrigerant gas CO2)


2007

Was grounded in Canada Celli North America a new milestone to enhance the presence of Celli products in American market.

2007

The latest technological frontier is Blizzard 3. The unit which offers the possibility of obtaining 3 solution with 1 cooler; with a single unit is now possible to ice the tower, dispense extra cold beer and having the classic ice bank. Once again Celli S.p.A. has acknowledged market needs and conceived a unique and functional product. blizzard3

2008

In August 2008 Celli moves to the new plant of San Giovanni in Marignano.

In record time, on the 1 Semptember 2008 Celli S.p.A. is already operative in the new headquarters.


2009

Goffredo Celli, Celli S.p.A. President receives from Rimini Mayor the Sigismondo Gold Prize 2009.

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