Putting customer needs first, fostering a sense of responsibility and growing as a team – the CHIRON Group Italy has been developing successfully in line with these principles for many years. From its base in Rodano Millepini, near Milan, the team supports companies throughout Italy, combining the technological expertise of the CHIRON Group with a strong focus on customer relations and high service standards.
For four decades, what is now the CHIRON Group Italy has been bringing the technologies and machining centers of the CHIRON Group to the Italian market. The company has been part of the CHIRON Group since 2007 and serves customers in one of Europe’s most important industrial and manufacturing regions.
Italy has a strong industrial heritage and is home to numerous innovative companies. Consequently, the demand for precise, reliable and future-proof manufacturing solutions is high. In this interview, Managing Director Alessandro Cecchini talks about the development of the subsidiary, key achievements and the unique culture within his team.
The past few years have been marked by a wide range of challenges – from economic crises and the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical uncertainties in Europe. Throughout this time, our primary aim has always been to understand our customers’ needs even better and to consistently place them at the heart of everything we do.
At the same time, we have consistently developed our company further – from a ‘one-man show’ to a structured organisation with clearly defined responsibilities. Today, decisions can be made on a sound basis, independently and quickly.
This works because we encourage initiative and proactive thinking. We go into meetings with clients armed with concrete, well-developed solutions – not just a description of the challenges. The market has changed, and we have changed with it. This helps us to act in a more targeted manner and offer our clients an even better service.
A key milestone in 2012 was the integration of the STAMA brand into the CHIRON Group. This enabled us to expand our portfolio and offer our customers additional solutions for an even wider range of applications.
The launch of the new 16 Series followed in 2018. The Italian market has traditionally been very quick to embrace innovation, and we were among the first companies to successfully establish this platform. The increasing demands for productivity, precision and process reliability have further encouraged this development.
I am particularly proud of the way our customer relationships have developed. This is also reflected in the steadily rising number of service contracts. For us, every single contract is a sign of confidence in the quality of our products and services.
It’s quite clear: the atmosphere. We have a strong team and get on really well together. Everyone takes responsibility for their own tasks and we support one another.
At the same time, we offer our staff the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. We see ourselves as an employer that creates a supportive working environment and gives everyone in the team the freedom they need to take responsibility and show initiative.
Being part of the CHIRON Group also offers the opportunity to work in an international environment, share experiences and gain new perspectives. This benefits both our staff and the company.
The CHIRON Group has been present on the Italian market through a commercial agency since 1986. In 1995, the company moved to its current premises in Rodano Millepini, near Milan. Since 2007, the company has been part of the CHIRON Group and operates under the name CHIRON Italia S.p.A.
Sales
Consultancy on manufacturing solutions from the CHIRON Group
Customised projects
Turnkey projects in cooperation with the CHIRON Group
Technical support from consultancy through to commissioning
Technical support for machine adaptations and retrofits
Service
Hotline and on-site technical support
Spare parts management, from identification to delivery
Overhaul and modernisation of existing machinery
Training courses on how to make the most of our manufacturing solutions
Alessandro Cecchini
Alessandro Cecchini has been Managing Director of CHIRON Italia S.p.A. since 2013. An aerospace engineer from the Politecnico di Milano, he has more than 25 years’ experience in manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Prior to his appointment as Managing Director, he was responsible for the sales of the CHIRON Group in Italy and had previously held senior positions at international industrial companies.
Management: 3
Sales and Marketing: 8
Administration: 4
Engineering: 16
Workshop and Logistics: 3
Service: 11
Training and work experience programmes for the next generation of engineers.
Total: 1,500 m²
At more than 60 per cent, the automotive industry remains the most important market of the CHIRON Group in Italy. At the same time, sectors such as jewellery and medical technology are experiencing very dynamic growth.
Welcome to Milan! Milan is the economic and cultural center of northern Italy and the capital of Lombardy. With a population of around four million, the metropolitan area is one of Europe’s most important industrial, technological and financial hubs. At the same time, the city is synonymous with fashion, design, culture and the Italian way of life. With its historic buildings, modern business districts and vibrant neighbourhoods, Milan combines tradition and innovation in a unique way.
The perfect day in Milan? In the morning, a visit to the Duomo and the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, followed by an espresso and a cornetto in the narrow streets of the Brera district. In the afternoon, head to the Castello Sforzesco, take a stroll through the Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district or a walk along the Navigli canals. And in the evening? A risotto alla milanese in a trattoria – or a football match at the legendary San Siro, home to AC Milan’s Rossoneri and Inter Milan’s Nerazzurri.
If you have a little more time to spare, you can quickly reach other highlights of northern Italy from Milan – from Lake Como to the mountains around Bergamo.
Discover Milan: Attractions, events, restaurants, shopping, culture and lots more tips for your stay can be found on Milan’s official tourism website: YesMilano
