VF Venieri
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Venieri is an Italian manufacturer of heavy equipment, that includes loaders and backhoes. The company is based in Lugo, Emilia-Romagna.[1]
| Company type | Società per azioni (S.p.A) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Heavy equipment |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Special vehicles |
| Website | www |
History
The company was founded in 1947 by brothers and mechanical engineers Ferdinaldo and Carlo Venieri. Before starting the company they worked in a workshop to fix broken machines.[2]
In 1948 they built their first machine, a caterpillar tractor.[2] Wheeled tractors began in 1953.[2] Engines were supplied by Guldner and Slanzi. From 1956 Perkins P4 diesel engines were used.[3]
From 1962 the company started to produce forklift trucks. From 1968, hydrostatic transmissions were available for earth-movers and forklifts.
In 1980 Venieri S.p.A. moved to a new modern factory, and production started of wheel loaders and backhoe loaders.
The company had a partnership with Case Corporation, Massey Ferguson, Werklust, Ahlmann, IHI IMER and Yanmar.[citation needed]