With over 50 years of experience, each generation has leveraged its own commitment, passion, and vision. Together, we are building a future of success, shared growth, and new opportunities, with the same dedication and determination that have marked our journey to date.
Carlo Campagnolo, the second son of the Campagnolo family, joined the family business. At that time, the company owned 2 trucks.
Carlo Campagnolo took on a central role in the logistics management of the business, also personally handling transport as a driver. In these years, thanks to market expansion, the company began its first fruit exports to Germany, Austria, and Holland.
Alongside its export activities, the company also opened an import channel, focusing particularly on sourcing potatoes from Germany and Holland. During this period, the company's fleet reached 12 owned vehicles, demonstrating the growth and consolidation of its logistics operations.
The VAT number was officially registered, and the Campagnolo Trasporti brand was born, thus marking the formal establishment of the company. This date represents the beginning of a structured journey in the world of transport, with the launch of the first operational activities and the setup of a logistics system destined to grow and consolidate over time.
The company decided to discontinue its fruit export activities abroad, focusing resources and expertise on developing national transport and optimizing logistics services.
With the entry of Alberto Campagnolo, Carlo's eldest son, into the company, leading the traffic and transport division, a new phase of development began. Despite maintaining a contained size, the company had already established solid relationships with European markets. Alberto's arrival marks the beginning of a reorganization and growth process, aimed at strengthening international presence and optimizing logistics activities.
Chiara's entry into the company marks a generational shift in the management of the area dedicated to potato commercialization and import. These activities were already well-established within the company, and Chiara inherits them, bringing new drive and vision with the aim of strengthening supplier relationships and expanding market opportunities.
In that year, Fabio joined the company, taking responsibility for vehicle management and fleet organization. His role proved central to ensuring operational efficiency and coordination among the various logistics departments.
The company entered the organized large-scale retail (GDO) sector, beginning to provide transport and logistics services for supermarkets. This new business area allowed the company to significantly expand its network and diversify the types of goods handled.
Campagnolo Koper is established, a new strategic branch located in the heart of Ljubljana, marking the company's international expansion with the aim of consolidating its presence in foreign markets.
The company enters the Austrian GDO market, signing a contract with the country's leading supermarket. Furthermore, the contract with the Spanish market is expanded, further strengthening the company's presence in international large-scale retail.
Groupage operations to the markets of Italy, Austria, and Germany begin. Thanks to this development, the company's size grows, evolving from a small entity into a medium/large enterprise, capable of managing an increasingly larger and more diversified volume of operations.
The company inaugurates a new operational base at Via Luigi Einaudi 33, featuring modern offices and larger facilities to support continuous growth and the strengthening of logistics and administrative operations.
The fleet reaches 100 operational vehicles, confirming the company's solidity and competitiveness.
The company further expands its network, entering the Greek market and developing the maritime sector, thus extending the international reach of its operations.
A new route for the Mediterranean basin market is inaugurated, with operations commencing towards Egypt. This new strategic development consolidates the company's presence in the region and opens up new growth opportunities.
In 2021, we celebrated 50 years in business: an important milestone that we wanted to share with everyone who has been part of this long journey with us — clients, employees, partners, and friends.
It was a special moment, filled with emotions, memories, and forward-looking perspectives. An opportunity to say thank you to those who have accompanied us along the way and continue to believe in us every day.