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Our History

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1988

The birth of DIES

DIES S.r.l. was founded in 1988 through the initiative of Antonio Bernardini and Giacomo Caminada. Their passion for the sheet metal and precision mechanics sectors, combined with the desire to enhance their skills and experience, led them to establish a company capable of combining tradition and innovation in the design and manufacturing of progressive, transfer, and manual dies for sheet metal and stainless steel.

In a market where professionalism and quality represent essential requirements for success, DIES has always made these values its guiding principles. Thanks to this philosophy, the company is able to offer technologically advanced and highly precise solutions, guaranteeing high-quality products that satisfy customer needs while maintaining maximum competitiveness.

1999/2000

Growth and development

The growing recognition of DIES as a benchmark in its sector, together with the drive to expand and improve its operations, led the company to take a major step forward.

Between 1999 and 2000, DIES S.r.l. relocated its production headquarters from the facility in Via Dante, Abbiategrasso (MI), to the new plant in Cassinetta di Lugagnano (MI), laying the foundation for further corporate development.

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2003

Quality and control

In its continuous journey of growth and improvement, DIES invested significantly in updating its machinery fleet and production technologies.

Among the most important investments was the acquisition of a 3D measurement system, allowing the company to perform extremely accurate dimensional checks on manufactured products, ensuring compliance with required tolerances and high corporate quality standards.

2012

Innovation and energy

In 2012, co-founder Antonio Bernardini passed away. Following this major transition, the Board of Directors appointed Michele Mazzilli as Chief Executive Officer, aiming to consolidate and further develop the company on administrative, economic, and organizational levels.

Mazzilli embraced the legacy and values handed down by the founder, carrying forward the same passion and entrepreneurial vision. In collaboration with Giacomo Caminada, he helped introduce new energy, innovation, and dynamism, fostering the continuous evolution of the company.

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2022/2025

New Corporate Structure

Between 2022 and 2025, Davide Bernardini was appointed Sole Director of DIES S.r.l.

In line with corporate tradition, his commitment focused on consolidating and continuously improving the organizational structure and product quality. With full trust in the team members who had contributed for years to the company's growth, he carried forward the path of development that made DIES a benchmark in the industry.

Particular attention was dedicated to customer support—today, more than ever, a key strategic differentiator for clients operating high-productivity dies, for whom operational continuity is essential. The ability to intervene quickly and support customers at every stage remains one of DIES's main added values.

2025/Present

Continuity and new perspectives

With evolving market dynamics and business requirements, Davide Bernardini stepped down as Sole Director in 2025. The growing need to focus on other business entities under his responsibility no longer allowed him to dedicate the daily presence required by such a strategic role.

Starting in November 2025, the leadership of DIES S.r.l. was entrusted to Paolo Cianciotta, appointed as the new Sole Director. Drawing on his entrepreneurial experience, determination, and expertise gained throughout his career, Cianciotta embarked on this new path with the goal of further consolidating and expanding the business.

With full respect for the values that have characterized DIES since its inception, Paolo Cianciotta applies his commitment, vision, and managerial capabilities daily to ensure continuity, quality, and growth. The objective remains to uphold the high production standards that have made DIES a sector benchmark, while simultaneously strengthening its competitiveness, innovation, and responsiveness to customer needs.

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