Mauro Colombardo started his business in 1978 in, Canelli, his hometown, now belonging to the UNESCO Heritage, surrounded by hills whose vineyards produce the famous Moscato d’Asti. At the beginning, he was involved in the production of oenological machines but, four years later, he decided to move to the wine-growing sector where he soon acquired a specific knowledge in the mechanization of viticulture equipment.

The first machine of his new range of products was a trimmer designed in cooperation with the CNR (National Research Centre) of Turin (see Terra e Vita suppl. no. 3/99), which is recorded as the first trimmer produced in Italy.

Our efforts are aimed at continuous improvement of the machines and development of the new accessories to make life easier for those who cultivate and care for vineyards.

Our primary objective is minimising danger and noise and protecting the health of those who work in the vineyards every day, alleviating fatigue and significantly reducing working times.

Exports currently account for around 20 per cent of total turnover.  

This is a deliberate choice because we are often asked to optimise the machine in relation to the characteristics of various types of vineyards and the resulting requirements. For this reason, we believe it is appropriate to focus on the domestic market where, for logistical reasons, it is easier to provide adequate solutions and operate in the best possible way to ensure customer satisfaction.