Gemels, hydraulic valves since 1969 and in the last few years also electric motors

History

For over 50 years, we design and produce ball valves for hydraulic and oil&gas fields. We produce also synchronous electric motors and quick couplings.

50 years of innovation
1969

In the center of Trescore Balneario, Mr. Angelo Facchinetti gave life to his “Officina Meccanica”.

1977

More space was needed, therefore the headquarter moved to Via Mazzini.

1988

The Company changed its name in GEMELS S.R.L.

1993

The first ball valves GE2 model was realized.

1996

The headquarter moved to its current position: Via G. Gambirasio.

1997

The first shipment abroad highlighted the first step of the internationalization process.

2003

GEMELS achieved the first certification ISO 9001.

2004-2006

GEMELS buught two new buildings, next to the first one, to expand its production.

2010

The Company made the firsts investments in the Oil&Gas market, obtaining two years later API 6D Certification.

2014

2 patents were registered in Europe.

2015

Always more sensitive to health and safety themes, GEMELS achieved ISO 18001 and OHSAS 14001 Certifications.

2017

The first machine for the automatic assembly of GE valves (2 ways and 3 ways) was introduced.

2018

GEMELS introduced new machines for the production of Quick Couplings.

2019

The heavier valve in GEMELS’ history (20 tons) was realized and it was introduced the Electric Division.

2020

The Company changed business name from GEMELS s.r.l. to GEMELS S.p.A. The first branch in USA, Gemels North America Inc. based in Dayton, was officially opened.

2021

During the last two years, GEMELS bought a new building and obtained the DNV certification for marine field.