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Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Domestic & professional espresso machines |
| Founded | Milan, Italy, 1945 (1945) |
| Founder | Carlo Ernesto Valente |
| Headquarters | Binasco, Italy |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Espresso machines |
| Parent | Cimbali |
| Website | faema.com |
45°20′15″N 9°05′45″E / 45.3375163°N 9.0957309°E / 45.3375163; 9.0957309 FAEMA (Italian acronym: Fabbrica Apparecchiature Elettromeccaniche e Affini) primarily engaged in the production of espresso machines, was founded in 1945 by Carlo Ernesto Valente, in Milan, Italy.1 Faema was to become synonymous with the post-war production boom in Italy, by actively pursuing technological innovation as the company's driving force.2
Cycling team
Faema has a long history of sponsoring cycling teams. They have acted as the main or sole sponsor of numerous cycling teams for many years, but also as co-sponsor. The best-known rider competing for a team sponsored by Faema was 5-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx.3
References
References
- Faema History, Faema, Italy. (in Italian)
- Yentch, Katrina (2021-04-20). "Gruppo Cimbali Teams Up with Tech Developers to Improve Espresso Machines". Barista Magazine Online. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- 68's Faema team comprising Eddy Merckx