Our History

since 1950

2025

75th Anniversary

O.M.F.B. S.p.A. Hydraulic Components celebrates its 75th anniversary, an important milestone for the entire group and a great achievement made possible thanks to the commitment and dedication of its employees, the trust of its customers, the support of its partners, and the collaboration of its suppliers.

Certificazione ISO 9001:2015 – Divisione TANKS

OMFB continua a innovare e a garantire i più alti standard di qualità. Dopo essere stata la prima azienda del settore a ottenere nel 1992 la certificazione ISO 9001:2015, oggi estende la certificazione di conformità anche alla divisione TANKS, per i siti produttivi di Provaglio d’Iseo (Brescia) e Rovereto (Trento).

Mechatronics Laboratory – IIS Antonietti (Iseo)

OMFB and the Istituto Istruzione Superiore Antonietti in Iseo are consolidating their twenty-year partnership with an ambitious new project that has led to the creation of a modern Mechatronics Laboratory.

2024

OMFB NORDIC

Continuing its policy of internationalization, OMFB opens a branch in Finland. OMFB NORDIC OY is established in Lempäälä.

OMFB HIDROLIK

Continuing its policy of internationalization, OMFB opens a branch in Turkey. OMFB HIDROLIK SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ is established in Istanbul.

2023

Sensors line

OMFB launches its new line of smart sensors and transducers for measuring linear, rotary, and angular position and detecting flatness, expanding its range of complete solutions for the control and operation of mobile machines.

New Logo

OMFB SPA logo modernizes its logo. To keep up with the times and better reflect the evolution of our group and its brand, the new restyling is aimed at preserving the recognisability of our brand while making it adaptable to different platforms and sizes.

2022

Incorporation of DAL BARCO

The company DAL BARCO SRL, acquired in 2015, is incorporated into OMFB SPA.

2021

CVH – OMFB Limited

The historic British dealer – CVH LTD is acquired and becomes part of the OMFB family. CVH – OMFB LTD is founded in South Normanton, Derbyshire (UK).

2020

OMFB IBERTEC, S.L.

In the same period, the branch was opened in Spain: OMFB IBERTEC, S.L. was founded in Burgos.

GERE 1 / GERE 2

OMFB inaugurates two new production sites, Gere 1 and Gere 2, aimed at expanding the electronics, R&D and production department.

OMFB FRANCE SAS

Driven by the internationalization program, OMFB inaugurates a new branch in France. OMFB FRANCE SAS opens in La Verpilliere – on the outskirts of Lyon.

2019

OMFB PACIFIC

Continuing the policy of internationalization, OMFB opens a branch in Australia. OMFB PACIFIC PTY LTD is founded in Melbourne.

2017

VBR

A new company is founded: VBR SRL is founded in Reggio Emilia and becomes part of the OMFB Group. VBR SRL offers a wide range of hydraulic systems pursuing an accurate design and validation of the products developed through a careful evaluation and sharing of the customer’s needs.

PDV / PPV

OMFB The introduction on the market of the PDV proportional distributor line and the PPV variable displacement pumps.

2016

OMFB INDIA

The first foreign branch is established: OMFB INDIA PVT LTD is inaugurated in Bangalore.

2015

Acquisition of DAL BARCO

OMFB takes over the majority shares of DAL BARCO RENATO SRL company, an historical producer of oil and diesel tanks. The synergy between the two companies allows to offer a wider range of products and technical solutions to customers.

2012

ISO 16949 certification

OMFB achieves a prestigious milestone: company quality system is certified by DNV according to both new UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 Certificates.

2007

New underground automated warehouse

OMFB inaugurates a new 5000 sqm underground plant where an automated warehouse and a large number of modern and efficient machines are placed to increase overall production capacity.

2002

New electronic products

OMFB introduces electronics in the control function of power transmission chain. RADAR series of compact radio remote controls is developed as well as the innovative KIPTRONIC control system : a complete electronic management device for operating a tipper truck in all its functions. Due to its high technology content this product is awarded the INNOVATION PRIZE during 2002 Transpotec exhibition.

1999

New Piston Pumps

The already wide and deep range of OMFB hydraulic components for industrial vehicles – 100% designed, produced and individually tested in-house – is enriched with a new product family : BENT AXIS PISTON PUMPS. The company can now offer NPH-NPGH-LTH-LTA gear pumps series, the popular DARK plunger piston pumps and the range-top BENT AXIS PISTON PUMPS available with American standard flanges as well.

1992

First company in the sector in Italy to be ISO 9001 certified

Company efforts are duly rewarded: OMFB is the first Italian company in the industry to obtain ISO 9001 Certificate.

1991

New production facility

A brand new 15,000 sqm plant is inaugurated and a machinery renovation plan is set up with the target of renewing 90% of the existing units with latest technology CNC systems. It is also launched a consistent reorganization process of Manufacturing, Accounts, Quality Control and Sales Departments.

1980

New production facility

Constant company growth and new challenges ahead of the company brings OMFB to redesign manufacturing process : production lines are moved to a new 200 sqm location while assembly lines remain in the existing one.

1979

First CNC machines

Driven by the company philosophy of “product quality” and with the purpose of enhancing production capacity OMFB starts to employ the first CNC machines.

1968

First trade fairs abroad

OMFB takes part in the most important European industrial trade shows. The first export activities to the most important foreign markets start.

1967

New production facility

A new 2000 sqm production unit, with products-dedicated assembly lines, is inaugurated. Another new product range – AC/DC power packs – is added to the range.

1954

First production facility

Company workshop becomes too small soon therefore so the first 500 sqm headquarters location is built up. Product range is increased with new oil-hydraulic product families aimed at operating tipper trucks, crames, hookloaders, garbage trucks, etc. OMFB first hand pump series is created with PM50 and PM70 models.

1951

Production of Power Take-Offs (PTOs) begins

The company starts manufacturing spare parts for Italian, American, English and German trucks used for the massive post-war rebuilding reconstruction. The first product family to be produced is power take-offs (PTO) for various trucks models.

1950

OMFB (Officina Meccanica Fratelli Bianchi) is founded

In a small garage, the three brothers Umberto, Nicola and Alessandro Bianchi open up a small mechanical workshop and create OMFB sdf trademark (standing for “Officina Meccanica Fratelli Bianchi”)