Colle Italia is a solid, innovative company with strong roots in the sector. The combination of tradition and innovation enables the company to meet the challenges of the market with determination, guaranteeing Customers reliable and tailor-made solutions.
Alberto Piva
Alberto Piva has significant experience in the world of strategy consulting, business management and investment. A graduate in Economics from the University of Trieste, he began his career at Arthur Andersen and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he gained expertise in audit and transaction services. Subsequently, he held senior roles in finance and management at 21 Invest and RGI Group where he held various positions until becoming CEO. His background has enabled him to develop a broad strategic and operational view of businesses, with a focus on growth, repositioning and change management.
Margherita Mapelli
Margherita Mapelli has a track record of excellence in the finance and management sector, with high-level experience in various corporate realities. With a degree in Finance and Business Administration from the Catholic University of Milan, she worked for over 20 years in major banking institutions and financial services companies, holding key positions as CFO of Banca Sistema and RGI Group. She is currently Board Member of Findomestic Banca (BNP Paribas) and has gained significant experience in strategic management, corporate restructuring and private equity. Her approach is based on strategic vision combined with a strong focus on corporate governance and sustainability.
After successfully completing an entrepreneurial project started in 2012, Alberto Piva and Margherita Mapelli were looking for new opportunities in a concrete sector, with a solid company to reposition on the market. Through a mutual friend, they got to know the Colle family and, after months of studying the industrial plant engineering sector and the company Colle Italia, they discovered a historic company, founded in 1958, that excels in the design and construction of precision machinery for concrete products. Its international reputation, the quality of its machines, the seriousness of the Colle family combined with the loyalty and preparation of its employees/workers were decisive elements in their decision to embark on this entrepreneurial adventure.
Mission and values of Colle Italia
Colle Italia is characterised by solid competence and the ability to innovate: ‘We create innovation to achieve efficient, reliable and durable results’. This approach enables the company to respond to customer needs in a customised way, globally. Innovation, simplification and customisation are based on the core values of customer care and attention, which have always characterised Colle. Furthermore, the company is strongly committed to environmental sustainability, adopting state-of-the-art technologies to reduce the ecological impact of its production processes.
Expectations in Colle Italia in medium term
The main objective of the new owners is to further consolidate customer relations and strengthen the service department, which is a flagship of the company. They aim to relaunch and expand business relationships, using Colle’s solid reputation to strengthen its presence in international markets where demand is strong.
To this end, Margherita Mapelli and Alberto Piva are investing in creating a Colle Italia that is increasingly able to combine its high-quality craftsmanship with innovative and sustainable production processes. Tradition is the solid base on which they build, investing in research and development with a focus on energy efficiency and waste reduction. The new owners want the satisfaction of current and future customers and they aim to achieve it through the continuous renewal and streamlining of production processes, without ever losing the quality of tradition and with an eye on environmental impact.
Considerations on the 'public works and civil engineering' sector in the world
The need for water, sewerage and irrigation infrastructure is constant globally. In developed countries, it is crucial to ensure regular maintenance, while in other areas it is essential to build new infrastructure on state plans. For this reason, the sector will remain strategic over time. Colle SpA, with its expertise and ability to provide tailor made solutions, is positioned to seize these opportunities, paying particular attention to environmental sustainability and the development of energy-efficient technologies.
Current status of Colle Italia
The year 2025 opens with good results: four new tube mills have been installed between Europe and Africa, while other automatic machines are in production. In addition, the technical department is carrying out updates and overhauls on systems installed 20-30 years ago, making them safer and more efficient. This testifies to the company’s ability to offer long-lasting, high-performance solutions, with a growing commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
Colle Italia is a solid, innovative company with strong roots in the sector. The combination of tradition and innovation enables the company to meet the challenges of the market with determination, guaranteeing customers reliable and tailor-made solutions. With the entry as new owners, Alberto Piva and Margherita Mapelli aim to further enhance the company’s assets and lead Colle Italia towards new goals of growth and development, with a strong commitment to innovation always combined with environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
