From its origins in the Vicenza area to becoming a technological partner for printing and converting industries, De Gobbi S.r.l. continues to invest in research and sustainability, with a forward-looking approach focused on future market needs
In the world of converting and industrial printing, the quality and reliability of coated rollers are key factors in ensuring high performance, production continuity, and process precision. It is within this context that the growth path of De Gobbi S.r.l. has developed: a company with over sixty years of history that has evolved while maintaining its strong artisanal roots and, at the same time, developing advanced technological expertise.
Founded in 1964 in Dueville, in the province of Vicenza, the company is now led by the third generation and represents a benchmark in the field of rubber and polyurethane roller coverings. This evolution has been built over time thanks to a solid entrepreneurial vision, capable of combining experience, research, and adaptability to the needs of a constantly changing market.
Industrial growth and technological investments
De Gobbi’s history is marked by significant milestones that have accompanied its industrial development. As early as 1976, in response to growing demand, the company relocated to Settimo Milanese, moving closer to one of Italy’s main industrial hubs. In the following years, the expansion of machinery and production facilities progressively increased operational capacity.
A major turning point came in 2019 with the acquisition of a new production facility dedicated, among other activities, to carbon fiber processing, along with the introduction of a twelve-meter autoclave designed for coating large rollers up to 9.5 meters in length. More recently, in 2023, the company further strengthened its production department with the purchase of a new Ribbon Flow system equipped with Industry 4.0 technology, confirming a path of continuous innovation focused on process control and product quality.
At the same time, De Gobbi embarked on a concrete path toward environmental sustainability, installing a photovoltaic system in 2022 to reduce its energy impact and introducing new heat pumps in 2024 to improve plant efficiency and workplace comfort. This approach reflects a modern industrial vision that pays attention not only to production performance but also to environmental responsibility and people’s well-being.
Carbon fiber: meeting new converting needs
Among the company’s most innovative areas of development is carbon fiber processing, now a key element for high-performance industrial applications, including those related to printing and converting.
Thanks to its light weight, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability, carbon fiber enables the production of rollers capable of operating reliably even at high rotational speeds, helping to improve plant efficiency and reduce mechanical stress. Each roller can be custom-designed with specific coverings, precision dynamic balancing, and customized finishes according to application requirements.
In addition to manufacturing, De Gobbi also offers coating and refurbishment services for carbon rollers, strengthening its role as a technical partner for companies operating in printing, converting, and industrial processing sectors.
A customer-oriented approach
One of the cornerstones of the company’s philosophy is attention to each customer’s specific needs. Over the years, De Gobbi has developed a diversified range of compounds designed to meet different operating conditions and technical requirements across various industrial sectors. The production structure is organized to ensure high flexibility and rapid response times, even in the case of urgent requests or complex processes. The company can develop customized compounds, define specific hardness levels, and provide tailor-made grinding and finishing processes, ensuring full compliance with required specifications.
Each roller undergoes strict dimensional checks, hardness testing, and surface roughness measurements to guarantee consistent performance and long-term reliability. Upon request, test certificates and self-certifications are also issued as an additional guarantee of product quality.
Another distinctive element is the ability to supply rollers and cylinders complete with metal components, allowing customers to rely on a single partner for the entire process, with clear advantages in terms of management simplification and operational efficiency.
Continuity, innovation, and future vision
Today, De Gobbi S.r.l. represents an example of industrial continuity capable of evolving without losing its identity. The combination of consolidated know-how and technological investment enables the company to offer reliable, high-tech solutions that meet the needs of a sector increasingly focused on high performance, automation, and sustainability.
The company’s focus is now on the future, with new investments planned in facilities, technologies, and the development of innovative compounds, alongside continuous upgrading of internal expertise. This path confirms its commitment to strengthening its role as a technological partner for the printing and converting industries, continuing to combine quality, flexibility, and innovation capability.
After more than sixty years of activity, De Gobbi continues to build its future on solid foundations, remaining faithful to the values of expertise, reliability, and customer focus that have defined its history.
