Who we are
The history of GIMAP – FUMASI is typically Italian. Mario Gianola’s dream became a reality, he started as ordinary artisan, producing manicure scissors and became a head of company-leader of the international market of scissors and professional tools with more than 5 million items sold in a year.
The process of GIMAP – FUMASI ‘s growing was linear, following a typical concreteness distinguishing people from Valsassina. Step by step a small workshop has been transformed in a famous international company, thanks to the second generation with Mario’s sons: Biagio e Vittorino.
In 2004 GIMAP bought Fumasi entering the market of professional equipment. It was a decisive step towards the future of the company, now led by Mario’s grandchildren: Alan, Antonio, Enrico, Mario e Monica.
A recent renovation of entire production department is a proof that Mario Gianola’s resourcefulness was transmitted to subsequent generations, making GIMAP- Fumasi an excellent national and international company.
History
The beginning
1950
The history of GIMAP-Fumasi started in 1950 when Mario Gianola, iron artisan from Valsassina, opened a small workshop in Premana, producing manicure scissors.
1983
After 30years of activity and constant growing, Biagio e Vittorino Gianola inherited the company’s management from their father Mario, continuing the family’s tradition and forwarding the idea of quality and excellence.
Years 2000
2001
The projection towards the future is now completed. The third generation enters the company: Antonio, Alan, Monica, Enrico and Mario.
Dynamism, the desire to work and to learn are the key words.
Every responsibility in the company is covered by one of the family members, from production to administration, from purchase to sales.
2004
GIMAP buys Fumasi, a well-known company form Varese producing professional tools. A completely new sector was then open, the company ensures its position on the international market.
2009
Production processes of GIMAP-Fumasi obtained a prestigious certificate ISO 9001:2008, a worldwide famous quality certificate.
The future
2018
GIMAP-Fumasi puts into effect a complete renovation of its machinery, becoming a world’s production reality of industria 4.0
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Our strengths
Fumasi is a trademark that combines the traditions of Premana and of whole Valsassina territory, which was famous as “capital of the blades”.
The company, founded by Mario Gianola, has reached the third generation. For over 50 years we have always worked with high quality materials, modernizing a production process for creating performing tools with best price.
A large warehouse and production speed allow almost immediate fulfillment of any order, ensuring a quick competitive delivery.
- Artisan tradition for more than 50 years
- Modern machinery
- Performing items at competitive prices
- Rich warehouse
- Quick delivery
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