Contessi di Giuseppe e Fabio Contessi & C. sas
Welders
Company Overview and Heritage
CONTESSI S.r.l., based in Genoa, Italy, specializes in the design and supply of equipment for the use of process gases, primarily catering to the metallurgy and steel industries. The company has a significant history rooted in the sector, with its founder, Fabio Contessi, having participated in the SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN trade fair since 1957. CONTESSI S.r.l. itself boasts over 30 years of continuous exhibition at this prestigious international event, reflecting its enduring presence and commitment to the industry. The company recently updated its name to CONTESSI S.r.l. and introduced a new corporate logo.
Products and Specialized Applications
CONTESSI S.r.l. offers a comprehensive range of equipment for managing and utilizing process gases. Its product portfolio includes filters, fittings, various safety devices (for high flow rates, blowing equipment, hoses, and pressure regulators), hose reels, hose tails, lance holders, and lighters for torches. The company also provides specialized oxyfuel heating equipment, pressure reducing boxes, pressure regulating stations, and a variety of torches, including those for cutting machines, quick intervention, and scarfing. Additionally, a selection of nozzles for oxyfuel torches and special hoses are available.
Beyond equipment, CONTESSI S.r.l. supports a multitude of industrial applications. These include break-up work with cutting torches, demolition with thermal lances, ladle and tundish nozzle opening operations, and ladle washing. The company's solutions extend to oxygen blowing (high and medium flow rates), oxygen cutting, oxygen-carbon blowing, quick intervention in continuous casting and rolling mills, scarfing, stainless steel cutting, submerged entry nozzles pre-heating, and tuyeres for AOD converters.
Quality Assurance and Industry Engagement
Quality and safety are central to CONTESSI S.r.l.'s operations. The company holds a DNV-GL Certificate of Approval as a Service Supplier for the inspection and testing of centralized gas welding and cutting equipment on ships, high-speed craft, and mobile offshore units, adhering to Approval Programme No. 408 and IACS UR Z17. Furthermore, its practices align with the UNI 11627 standard for periodic checks of gas manual equipment. CONTESSI S.r.l. maintains an active international presence, regularly exhibiting at key industry events such as SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN, MEIS, METEC, IRAN METAFO, and AISTech, fostering relationships with partners and staying abreast of industry trends.
