Change language English HOME COMPANY SECTORS INVESTORS NEWS CONTACT US History CONTINUOUS EVOLUTION 1977-1979: START UP AS ENGINEERING ACTIVITY Incorporation under the name of PRIMA PROGETTI Incorporation of PRIMA ELECTRONICS Developments of a wide range of hi-tech products First 3D laser machine developed in 1979 (ZAC) 1980-1989: GROWTH TO INDUSTRIAL OPERATION Leadership in 3D laser robots (OPTIMO) Development of industrial electronics and software business Leading position in measuring robots Development of industrial robot business 1990-1995: FOCUS ON LASER Increase 3D products range (RAPIDO) Sale of non-core activities (measuring robots to Elsag/Finmeccanica; industrial robots to ABB) Entry in 2D laser market through acquisition of the Swiss company LASERWORK AG Incorporation of Prima US 1996-1999: STRONG GROWTH AND IPO ISO 9001 certification New 2D product launch (PLATINO) R&D investment program to increase the product range (New OPTIMO, DOMINO, MAXIMO, MOSAICO, CP SERIES LASERS, New RAPIDO) First joint venture signing in China: SHENYANG PRIMA LASER MACHINE COMPANY, Ltd. is established Listing on Nuovo Mercato – Italian Stock Exchange (presently STAR segment) 2000-2006: UNDISPUTED LEADERSHIP Acquisition of the North American Company Convergent Energy: CONVERGENT PRIMA, Inc. is incorporated (presently PRIMA North America) Acquisition of the Laserdyne division from GSI Lumonics: LASERDYNE PRIMA, Inc. is incorporated (presently PRIMA North America) Joint venture signing in Japan: SNK PRIMA, Ltd. is established Second joint venture signing in China: SHANGHAI UNITY PRIMA is incorporated. Launch of SYNCRONO and RAPIDO EVOLUZIONE, the most innovative machines in their respective categories: international acknowledgements confirm this leadership Third joint venture signing in China: WUHAN OVL is founded 2007-2010: BOUND FOR WIDER HORIZONS. TOGETHER. PRIMA ELECTRONICS acquires OSAI and doubles its size Acquisition of FINN-POWER: PRIMA Group is the number 3 in the world in the field of laser and sheet metal machines DOMINO EVOLUZIONE and OPTIMO-Vivida are introduced on the market Integration of PRIMA and FINN-POWER marketing, sales and service: branches become “Prima Finn-Power” all over the world ZAPHIRO and E5x world premieres at the EMO 2009: innovation for PRIMA Group continues despite the global economic crisis Green means launched at the Euroblech 2010: sustainable manufacturing by Prima and Finn-Power March 2011: MORE POWER IN THE WORLD New brands for Prima Industrie Group The Machinery Division becomes Prima Power, a merge of Prima Industrie and Finn-Power names The Components Division becomes Prima Electro March 2015 The new 10.000 sqmt facility in China including factory, offices and show room was inaugurated on March 26, 2015. The activity of Prima Power Suzhou will be Manufacturing, Sale and Service of a comprehensive range of sheet metal machines (2D Laser Cutting, Punching Presses, Press Brakes). Downloads 2020 Facts and Figures > Privacy Policy > Financial press releases 12 November 2021 – 13:44 CEST Interim Financial Report as of September 30, 2021 Download > 29 July 2021 – 14:01 CEST Interim Financial Report as at June 30, 2021 Download > 13 July 2021 – 15:43 CEST Report on the purchase of treasury shares and suspension of purchases Download > 31 May 2021 – 16:51 CEST Report on the purchase of Treasury Shares Download > All financial press releases > Company Company Our presence in the world Our values Awards History Sectors Sectors Sheet metal machinery Electronics & laser sources Cookie Settings Investors Investors Presentations Key data Shareholders Financial press releases Financial reports Internal dealing Financial calendar Corporate Governance Information for the shareholders Investor service News Exhibition Calendar Customer Histories Press releases Press review Company Newsletter Contact Us Contact Us Careers Contact form Cookie and Privacy Policy Terms and conditions General conditions of purchase © PRIMA INDUSTRIE S.p.A. | Via Torino-Pianezza, 36 - 10093 COLLEGNO (TO) ITALIA | Share Capital € 26.208.185 | VAT 03736080015 - C.C.I.A.A. Torino 582421 | Reg. Impr. Torino n. 03736080015 We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Accept Cookies Cookie Settings