Our Story:
from an idea
to an industrial excellence
Sai & Smi was founded in 1979 by the vision of Giuseppe Maran and Renato Garavello, two experts who combined skills and passion to create molds of the highest quality.
Our
timeline
1979
Sony launches the Walkman, revolutionizing the way people listen to music.
Sai & Smi Foundation
In the 80s
The first personal computers and home video games are born.
Opening of the first factory
in Altavilla Vicentina.
1994
Diffusion of CD-ROMs and sound cards in home PCs. Production of low-cost color LCD displays begins.
Expansion in a new factory
in Arcugnano, Vicenza
2002
Wi-Fi is beginning to spread to homes and offices. The first plasma and LCD flat screens for TVs are born.
Change of business name from SNC to SRL to make the corporate even more solid.
2017-2018
Semi-autonomous cars are born(Tesla Autopilot). Launch of drone photography use, delivery and inspection.
Expansion of the production area and warehouse management.
2024
Development of advanced humanoid robots (Tesla Optimus, Figure AI). Growing interest in space missions to the Moon and Mars (NASA and private agencies).
Achievement of ISO 9001 certification
for the mold making division.
1979
Sony launches the Walkman, revolutionizing the way people listen to music.
Sai & Smi Foundation
In the 80s
The first personal computers
and home video games are born.
Opening of the first factory
in Altavilla Vicentina.
1994
Diffusion of CD-ROMs and sound cards in home PCs. Production of low-cost color LCD displays begins.
Expansion in a new factory
in Arcugnano, Vicenza
2002
Wi-Fi is beginning to spread to homes and offices. The first plasma and LCD flat screens for TVs are born.
Change of business name from SNC to SRL to make the corporate even more solid.
2017-2018
Semi-autonomous cars are born(Tesla Autopilot). Launch of drone photography use, delivery and inspection.
Expansion of the production area
and warehouse management.
2024
Development of advanced humanoid robots (Tesla Optimus, Figure AI). Growing interest in space missions to the Moon and Mars (NASA and private agencies).
Achievement of ISO 9001 certification
for the mold making division.
From a small workshop to an established industrial reality, today Sai & Smi means efficiency, quality and innovation. Has proudly established collaborations that have lasted for over 30 years with customers and suppliers, growing together with great mutual esteem.