DVG AUTOMATION
I PROFILE
Automation is a
Decades of Italian perfection
world-leading Italian
DVG Automation forms part of the Giva
manufacturer of
Group, a conglomerate with particular inter-
DVG
pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic and
ests in forging and steel manufacturing.
gas-operated piston-type actuators and
The Giva Group is a family-owned busi-
related control systems. Its actuators are
ness, founded by Mr Antonio Vienna in the
suitable to operate quarter-turn and linear
1960s. Today, it boasts an annual turnover
valves in the automation of the flow control
of €900 million and a staff complement
process - across production, transportation
of 1,200 employees. The Group owns 15
and distribution - with a particular focus on
modern, highly specialised manufacturing
the most challenging applications in the oil
plants in northern Italy, servicing over
and gas industry.
1,500 customers from around the world. Mr Vienna remains both the majority shareholder and President of the Group. Giva Group established DVG Automation in 2007 as part of its ongoing diversification efforts.
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