The origins of Comi Condor go
back to 1885 when the company "COMI" was founded. Over 100 years of
design, engineering and manufacturing experience have led the present company
to occupy a position of leadership in the Italian and world-wide markets in
the production of filtering centrifuges for fine chemicals.
In the early 1920s particular attention was given to the development of industrial
centrifuges to suit the various needs of factories producing chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
paints, silks, wools, dyes, wines, sugar and powders.
In the meanwhile the company "TORNIOTECNICA", previously engaged in
specialized sheet metal work, began in 1959 manufacturing its own range of centrifuges
under the name "CONDOR", The leader behind this new venture was Giuseppe
Poma who had many years of experience in the field of centrifuges ( he had previously
been production manager at "COMI").
In 1960, "TORNIOTECNICA" produced the first prototype of a completely
hydraulically-controlled centrifuge, particularly suitable for hazardous areas,
followed in 1962 by the "TURBIN/MATIC" series with bottom discharge.
In 1964 the technical and manufacturing arms responsible for "COMI"
centrifuges were sold by Westinghouse to the company "TORNIOTECNICA metalli
in lastra", which adopted the new name of "TORNIOTECNICA COMI CONDOR
COSTRUZIONI MECCANICHE". The company was owned by G. Poma and L. Cavallotti.
The acquisition of "COMI" by "TORNIOTECNICA" gave a clear
direction to the production of the company, which had meanwhile built the new
factory in Settimo Milanese, towards the specialization in centrifuges, developing
and manufacturing new models and new types for chemical and pharmaceutical plants
In 1972 "TORNIOTECNICA" opened the new Santa Cristina factory, designed
and equipped with modern workshops for the manufacture, construction and assembling
of industrial centrifuges of all types.
It was during these years that the company began producing circular self-cleaning
vibrating screens for the chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral, food and ceramics
industries.
Between the
end of the '80 and the beginning of the '90 the production was concentrated
on the manufacture of centrifuges for the Pharmaceuticals and Fine chemicals
industry, with special emphasis on cleaning and compliance with the GMP requirements
Since it was established in 1885, the company has grown consistently to reach
its present position of leadership in the Italian and world markets in the field
of fine chemical filtering centrifuges.
On the home market, COMI CONDOR offers a more complete range of centrifuges
than any other company, as witnessed by the fact that over 3000 of its machines
have been installed in Italy alone
COMI CONDOR has two plants, one in Settimo Milanese (Milano) and the other in
Santa Cristina (Pavia), with a total of around 110 employees.
The Settimo Milanese site covers an area of 10.000 m2. This includes the offices,
administrative and financial divisions, technical department, workshop for the
maintenance and overhaul of centrifuges and the manufacture and assembly of
vibrating screens.
The Santa Cristina factory covers some 4.000 m2, with a total site area of 100.000
m2. This factory houses all departments for the production, assembly and testing
of the centrifuges.
Pilot centrifuges are also available
for testing on clients' own sites in Italy or abroad.
In 1999, the company was awarded
ISO 9001 certification (AOQC 9904527).
After sales service has also been
strengthened by the recruitment of specialist personnel.
The main characteristics of COMI
CONDOR products are:
* the robust mechanical components and precise manufacturing procedures
* the surface finishing, which has an important role in the pharmaceutical industry
* the installation of electric and electronic components of high reliability
and advanced technology.
The strong point of the company is its flexibility to follow the Clients' specifications
to customize the machines.
