History and values of Athena
AN HISTORY THAT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
History is important. It speaks of a company's identity, its roots and its solidity. But for a company that looks to its future, history is, above all, the story yet to be written. And it tells of new plans and dreams, and the desire to keep growing.
When it all began. Foundation of Athena
Gianni L. Mancassola founds an artisan company specialising in industrial gaskets in Bagnolo di Lonigo, a village of 700 inhabitants in the province of Vicenza. Over the years the business also extends to metal components.
The age of rubber. Foundation of Bluetech
A few years after the move to a new HQ in Alonte, Bluetech, a division manufacturing and marketing standard parts in rubber and rubber-metal, is founded. Athena aims to become increasingly a single point of reference for a wide range of products.
From the workshop to the shop window. Into the motorcycle aftermarket
The Parts division is created. Athena acquires IGEA exploiting know-how acquired in the world of industrial gaskets to enter the motorcycle aftermarket with gaskets and gasket kits.
Welcome to the South. Athena expands in Italy
The Athena Sud office opens in Erchie (BR). Our presence in Italy becomes more widespread and consolidated.
Athena goes international. Opening of the branch in Brazil
Athena establishes Vedamotors in Brazil, beginning its expansion outside of Italy in a country with a high growth rate.
Faster and faster. Athena enters the world of motocross racing
Athena's turnover reaches 30 million euros. The acquisition of Eurocilindro launches Athena into the world of racing kits, starting manufacture of cylinders for endothermic engines and expanding the range of offers and solutions for the aftermarket world
We are the champions. Athena USA is established
Athena cylinders achieve their first victory in the MX1 World Championship. Athena USA is set up to distribute products in North America.
Athena GETs better. Acquisizione del brand GET
Con l’acquisizione di GET, marchio di prestigio nella produzione di centraline per la gestione motore e dei sistemi di acquisizione dati, nasce la divisione Electronics.
Athena becomes greener. A new photovoltaic system
Near the Alonte HQ, 11,502 latest generation solar panels are installed (at the time the biggest system in Veneto region) which allow us to avoid the emission of 951,000 kilos of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. 28.5% of the energy we use is green and self-produced.
No longer just producers. The Sportech division is set up
The Sportech division is inaugurated with the distribution of GoPro, world leader in the action cam market.
A productive and logistics network constantly growing
Athena's expansion and opening up to world markets continues, with the establishment of two new sister companies: a production plant in Bangalore, India and a commercial and logistics office in Barcelona.
Four wheels are here. Entry into the automotive aftermarket
With the acquisition of Omnicompetition, Athena enters the auto aftermarket with products dedicated to the universe of racing.
Acquisition of Nostrali
Athena acquires Nostrali, a leading company in hydraulic components.
Athena turns 40 years old
The 40th anniversary celebration was the occasion to launch innovative programs for the future and to present for the first time two projects: WiFi Com and Athena Cycling.
Athena lands in China. Opening of Athena Hangzhou
Athena Automotive & Industrial Parts Co. Ltd is established, serving as a strategic hub in China to deliver products and services to international companies looking for a trusted partner for managing Chinese suppliers and customers.
Don't stop us now! New logistics hub, acquisition of SCE Gaskets
Athena expands with the construction of a new logistics hub at the Alonte headquarters and increases its international presence with the acquisition of SCE Gaskets in Tennessee and the start of distribution in Spain.
Production in the USA
The international presence of Athena grows, thanks to the acquisition of SCE Gaskets and the establishment of the new company Athena-SCE.Inc, in Tennessee.
Distribution in Spain
Activation of the Sportech division also in Spain, to ensure maximum coverage throughout Southern Europe.
Worldwide acquisitions and expansions
Vedamotors acquires Servitec, company specialized in electrical and electronic products for motorbikes. The company also inaugurates the new 7.800 mq plant in Lontras. Athena India celebrates 10 year by moving into a new plant.
New plant for Athena-SCE
The Athena-SCE’s two sites are combined in a new plant in Tennessee of over 3.000 mq, in order to intensify its presence in the american territory and to expand its range of action not only in the world of internal combustion engines, but also in other industrial sectors.
The new e-commerce is online
The browsing experience becomes even smarter and more user-friendly thanks to the new web platform.
50 years of history
Athena turns fifty years old. Half a century of passion, innovation and internationalization, this is the brief synthesis of a company now recognized worldwide
Athena enhances its strength with a new strategic acquisition
Athena has strengthened its product portfolio with the acquisition of Innteck.
Our values
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INTEGRITY
Transparency, fairness and respect have always been the foundation of our company policy. We want to build relationships based on trust, capable of lasting over time.
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RELIABILITY
Behind all our products and services there are skills, know-how and humility. Our goal is to be solid partners and suppliers you can always count on.
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INNOVATION
We go forward, our sights always fixed on the future. We are convinced that everything we do today, tomorrow we can do even better.
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EXCELLENCE
We are never content. We are always aiming higher and further, convinced that success is built day by day, with method and perseverance.
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TEAM SPIRIT
Many people, many divisions and one single goal: to move forward together to achieve ever more ambitious targets. Because people are our real strength.
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RESPONSIBILITY
We want to have a positive impact on the world of today and on that of tomorrow. We are committed to energy and environmental sustainability and the support of social solidarity initiatives.