FIAMM
FIAMM (Acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Accumulatori Motocarri Montecchio)[2] is a multinational company[3] that deals with the production and sale of batteries and accumulators for motor vehicles and industrial applications. FIAMM is also used as a brand name for goods that are manufactured or sold by companies that are currently or previously part of the group. FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A. is part of Hitachi Chemical since 2017.
Società per azioni[1] | |
ISIN | IT0004588932 |
Industry | Electrical equipment |
Founded | 1942 |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Yasuhiko Nakayama (CEO) |
Products | batteries |
Owner | Hitachi |
Website | https://www.fiamm.com |
History
The company was founded in 1942 as an Italian factory for automotive batteries in Montecchio Maggiore. In 1950 FIAMM exhibited together with automobile manufacturers at trade fairs and supplied batteries for large brands such as the scooter manufacturer Lambretta or Ferrari. In the 1970s FIAMM became an OEM for European automobile manufacturers. Since 1980 the company exported stationary batteries to the USA and presented itself as a sponsor in motorsport.[2] In January 2017, the European Commission approved the merger of FIAMM with Hitachi Chemical.[4]
References
- "monereu ISIN Database". Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- "History". FIAMM. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- "About Us, FIAMM IN THE WORLD". FIAMM. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- "Document 32017M8271". European Union. Retrieved February 23, 2020.