History

Metal Work is an industrial group specialized in the design, production, and marketing of components for automation, with headquarters in Concesio, in the province of Brescia, Italy. 
The group currently consists of 59 companies located worldwide.

Metal Work S.p.A., the parent company founded in 1967, has gradually but consistently expanded its production and commercial structure to become one of the most significant entities in the pneumatics for automation sector. It offers a product range across five lines: actuators, valves, air treatment units, fittings, and handling components. Metal Work is constantly seeking solutions and products that meet the market new demands. This is reflected in the continuous expansion of its product range and the development of new applications and customized solutions. In recent years, the offering has expanded to include the production of electrical components and vacuum technology.

Currently, over 500 employees work at the Concesio (BS) facilities, while the Italian and foreign commercial structure is composed of over 800 people. Since 1992, Metal Work has been certified according to ISO 9001. In 2000, the certification of the environmental management system according to ISO 14001 was added. In 2007, Metal Work applied the British standard OHSAS 18001 to ensure a Worker Health and Safety Management System, later transitioning to ISO 45001 in 2019. All the mentioned certifications were issued by the German certifying body DEKRA ITS, accredited by TGA. Since 2016, Metal Work has also been certified as Elite, a project by Borsa Italiana in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Confindustria, and ABI, designed to support the growth of SMEs.

Sustainability has always been part of the company's culture. Sustainable practices from economic, social, and environmental perspectives are outlined in the recently published 2022 Sustainability Report.