{"id":260089,"date":"2026-07-31T11:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/?p=260089"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:35:21","slug":"more-than-a-century-of-innovation-the-story-of-lovato-electric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/more-than-a-century-of-innovation-the-story-of-lovato-electric\/","title":{"rendered":"More than a century of innovation: The story of LOVATO Electric"},"content":{"rendered":"

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More than a century of innovation: <\/span>LOVATO Electric<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

n manufacturing, few companies can claim more than a century of continuous innovation. Since 1922, LOVATO Electric has grown from a small workshop in Bergamo, Italy, into a <\/span>globally recognised manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components, automation and <\/span>energy management solutions. Still family owned after four generations, the company now <\/span>supplies customers in more than 100 countries, combining traditional engineering values with <\/span>continuous investment in technology, people and sustainability<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\n<\/span>From humble beginnings to global success<\/span>
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Founded in Bergamo in 1922, LOVATO Electric began by manufacturing electrical switching devices at a time when industry was rapidly embracing electrification. Built on a commitment <\/span>to quality and reliability, the company steadily expanded its product range to meet the <\/span>changing needs of manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the decades, LOVATO Electric evolved alongside industry itself, introducing solutions for motor control, circuit protection, industrial automation and energy management while growing <\/span>its international presence. Today, with more than 21,000 products, 15 international <\/span>subsidiaries and a network of distributors serving over 100 countries, it has become a trusted <\/span>partner for OEMs, panel builders and industrial organisations worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n<\/span>A century of progress<\/span>
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The company’s journey has been shaped by significant milestones that demonstrate its continual commitment to innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

1922<\/b>
\nLOVATO Electric is founded in Bergamo, Italy, manufacturing electrical switching devices<\/span><\/p>\n

1940s – 1960s<\/b>
\nExpansion of the product range supports the rapid growth of European industry.<\/p>\n

1970s – 1980s<\/b><\/span>
\nInternational markets become an increasing focus as exports continue to grow.<\/p>\n

1990s<\/b>
\nInvestment accelerates in electronic technologies and industrial automation, reflecting the changing needs of manufacturers.<\/p>\n

2000s<\/b>
\nContinued expansion of manufacturing, research facilities and global subsidiaries strengthens LOVATO Electric’s worldwide presence.<\/p>\n

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\nThe company offers more than 21,000 products, operates through 15 international subsidiaries and a network of over 90 importers, serving customers in more than 100 countries while remaining proudly family owned.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Innovation has always been driven by people as much as technology. Initiatives such as the company’s celebration of Women in Engineering recognise the talented engineers shaping the <\/span>next generation of products, while its long-standing connection with the iconic Italian <\/span>motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi reflects LOVATO Electric’s place within Italy’s wider <\/span>engineering heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n<\/span>Built on quality and<\/span> recognised excellence<\/span>
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Quality has always been central to the LOVATO Electric philosophy. The company operates an integrated management system certified to internationally recognised standards, including <\/span>ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001, demonstrating its commitment to quality, <\/span>environmental responsibility, employee wellbeing and energy management.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its EN ISO\/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory, together with internationally recognised <\/span>product approvals, provides customers with confidence that every product has been <\/span>rigorously tested to perform in demanding industrial environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

LOVATO Electric’s commitment to responsible business has also been recognised with a Silver EcoVadis Rating, highlighting strong performance across sustainability, ethics, labour <\/span>practices and responsible procurement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n<\/span>Investing in tomorrow’s technology<\/span>
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Innovation continues to drive every area of the business, with significant investment in research, testing and education. <\/span>At the heart of product development is LOVATO LAB, the company’s dedicated Research & <\/span>Development centre. Equipped with advanced testing equipment, thermal chambers, short-<\/span>circuit testing facilities and high-speed analysis technology, the laboratory enables engineers <\/span>to validate product performance under real-world operating conditions before products reach <\/span>the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

The addition of a state-of-the-art anechoic chamber further strengthens these capabilities, allowing precise electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing to ensure products meet <\/span>increasingly demanding international standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognising the growing importance of digital technologies, LOVATO Electric also established LOVATO Electronic, expanding its expertise into intelligent automation, energy monitoring and <\/span>electronic control solutions that support the evolving needs of Industry 4.0. <\/span>Alongside product innovation, the LOVATO Academy provides technical training for engineers, <\/span>distributors and OEMs through online learning, workshops and factory-based courses, helping <\/span>customers gain the knowledge needed to design efficient and reliable electrical systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n<\/span>Powering a sustainable future<\/span>
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Looking ahead, sustainability has become an integral part of LOVATO Electric’s long-term strategy. One of its latest investments is a large-scale photovoltaic solar farm at its Bergamo <\/span>headquarters, generating renewable energy to help power manufacturing operations while <\/span>reducing environmental impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Combined with its Silver EcoVadis Rating and ongoing investment in energy-efficient operations, the solar installation demonstrates how the company is embedding sustainability <\/span>into both its products and its own manufacturing processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n<\/span>Engineering the Next Century<\/span>
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More than 100 years after opening its doors, LOVATO Electric continues to demonstrate that long-term success is built on continuous improvement. By combining family values with <\/span>world-class engineering, advanced research facilities, internationally recognised quality <\/span>standards and a commitment to sustainability, the company remains at the forefront of <\/span>industrial automation.<\/span><\/p>\n

From its beginnings in Bergamo to its position as a global technology leader, LOVATO Electric continues to prove that innovation isn’t just part of its history – it’s shaping its future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":260247,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[701],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260089"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=260089"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":260270,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260089\/revisions\/260270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/260247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=260089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=260089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=260089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}