1938

Foundation of the Company

RF Celada was founded in 1938 by Riccardo and Francesco Celada, with the aim of acquiring representatives for the sale of machine tools in Italy.

1945

Post-war years

After the Second World War, business resumed with alacrity and the company devoted itself to researching machine tools in international markets.

1951

The second generation

In 1951 Giovanni Celada, in his early twenties, joined the company and in a short time became an essential figurehead. He saw the need to expand into new markets. Thanks to Giovanni’s acumen, commitment and natural propensity for growth, Celada became the largest company in the machine tool sector in Europe.

1964

Arrival in Milan

In 1964 RF Celada moved to via Morgagni in Milan while technical assistance, set-up and machine testing base was opened in Vignate.

1970

Italian branches

Entrepreneurial success saw the company spread nationally with the opening of new branches in Turin, Florence, Brescia and Bologna.

1980

The '80s and Japan

With Guido Celada at the helm, at the beginning of the 1980s, the company entered into the first agreements with the Japanese companies Okuma and Sodick for the sale of machine tools, including them in the catalogue.

1990

Cologno Monzese headquarters

This decade marks the success of RF Celada with the move to the prestigious headquarters in Cologno Monzese, just outside Milan.

1994

International development

Celada France was founded in 1994, followed by the Dubai subsidiary in 2008. International growth continued unabated with openings in Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Saudi Arabia.

2013

Haassieme

Celada became the exclusive distributor of Haas in Italy, the largest manufacturer of machine tools in the West, synonymous with unparalleled innovation.

2015

The French evolution

Celada acquired Codem, becoming the exclusive distributor of Okuma products in France, and reinforced its presence with a second office near Paris.

2018

Celada turns 80

Celada celebrated 80 years in the machine tools sector. A long history of success, quality and continuous innovation. Many pages have been written, and many more are still in the writing.

2023

Celada 85th Anniversary

By adhering to the “Adopt a Spire. Carve your name in history” project, Guido and Mila Celada are supporting the restoration efforts of the Duomo of Milan