Felice Marzocchi, our founder, was born in 1934 into a family of farmers in Imola. From a young age, he showed a greater interest in mechanics than in the rural environment.

After completing his studies, he served in the military in Modena as a tank driver and later moved to Milan, where he worked as a tractor operator for the construction of the runway at Malpensa Airport.

It was probably these experiences, combined with his passion for engines and mechanics, that led him to the decision to open a small workshop for the repair of agricultural machinery in Giardino, the place where he was born and raised. The workshop was named O.R.M.A. (Officina Riparazioni Macchine Agricole – Agricultural Machinery Repair Workshop).

The production of grape-crushing machines begins. Marking this important change, the acronym O.R.M.A. is redefined from “Officina Riparazioni Macchine Agricole” (Agricultural Machinery Repair Workshop) to “Officina Romagnola Macchine Agricole” (Romagna Agricultural Machinery Workshop), reflecting in its very name a deep attachment to its homeland, Romagna.

Since 1963, Felice has been joined by Clara, his wife and lifelong business partner. O.R.M.A. becomes one of Italy’s leading producers of destemming and crushing machines for winemaking. As the company grows, space becomes insufficient, leading to the construction of a new building in 1963, followed by a second in 1968 and a third in 1976.

The President of the Italian Republic, Sandro Pertini, awards Felice Marzocchi the honor of “Cavliere della Repubblica Italiana”.

In the 1980s and 1990s, we achieved new milestones in product innovation, filed several patents, and received international awards for technical advancements, successfully expanding into major global markets.

The second generation of Felice Marzocchi’s family joins our corporate structure. Different experiences and ideas come together every day, pursuing a common goal: the growth of the company and the satisfaction of customers worldwide.

We launch highly innovative products and expand into new and important international markets. We adopt new work and management methodologies to give our company a lean and flexible structure, capable of adapting quickly and efficiently to the constant changes in the environment and the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.

We receive a prestigious award for innovation in the irrigation sector.

The Chamber of Commerce of Bologna honors us as an “exemplary company that, with dedication and the ability to innovate, has contributed to the economic development of the region for over 50 years.”

In 2019, Clara and in 2021, Felice, left us forever. Their absence is deeply felt. Their teachings and values will always be a source of inspiration for all of us who work at O.R.M.A..

We confirm our strong export focus, which now exceeds 90% of our revenue.

This achievement is the result of our precise manufacturing methods, investments in advanced technologies, and a highly trained and motivated team, all dedicated to achieving and maintaining the high-quality standards and reliability of our irrigation machines.

The ongoing energy crisis in Europe, wars, and the global climate emergency further highlight the awareness that our contribution, both locally and internationally, has never been more important.

The ESG principles are now embedded in our business model, processes, and corporate strategy.

We celebrate 50 years and receive the prestigious Innovation Award from FederUnacoma for the Leader Solis et Pluvia.