30 YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES, CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS – GEFOND has reason to celebrate
To mark the anniversary, Tiziana and Pierluigi Tronci, founders and managing directors of Gefond, invited distinguished representatives from the worlds of academia and business. The event was held under the theme ‘Scent of Gefond’ and highlighted the company’s core values: innovation, change, flexibility, passion, integrity and reliability.
Interesting participants and discussions
The panel discussion featured contributions from Marina Brogi, an economist and professor at Sapienza University of Rome, who spoke about broader structural change. This was followed by a video presentation by Gian Luca Pellegrini, editor-in-chief of the news portal Quattroruote, on the technological transition to electric mobility. Finally, journalist and RAI correspondent Roberto Rasia spoke on the topic of change and continuity.
Looking to the future at Gefond
“Our anniversary is not a celebration of the past, but a look to the future. We can and must constantly improve. Our work has enabled us to grow in the past, and I am certain it will continue to do so in the future. Our path lies ahead,” said Pierluigi Tronci, founder of Gefond.
Tiziana Tronci, a member of the Board of Directors and Head of New Product Development, emphasised in her speech the need for companies in the Italian die-casting industry to adapt and change in the face of numerous market shifts. “If we look beyond the horizon, we see in today’s market situation – which is challenging, uncertain and complex all at once – the ideal conditions for a new approach,” said Tronci.
Continuity and Change at Gefond
Tiziana Tronci emphasised that continuity is the common thread running through Gefond’s history. “We have built strong relationships, expanded our expertise and earned a reputation for quality and reliability. Change means exploring new frontiers, utilising cutting-edge technologies and challenging the status quo. Continuity gives us stability and a firm footing, whilst change gives us the agility to continue to thrive. That is why we speak of the ‘Scent of Gefond’ – that special Gefond touch that inspires and drives us towards both continuity and change.”
About Gefond
Founded in 1994, Gefond represents leading suppliers in the die-casting industry and distributes technologically advanced equipment for light-metal foundries, which primarily serve the automotive industry. In 2016, Tiziana Tronci, daughter of the owner and founder Pierluigi Tronci, joined the company in an active capacity after having closely supported its development. With international experience in communications and marketing across other sectors, she took on the role of board member and manager for new product development. In 2018, development began on the predictive maintenance software Perpetuo in collaboration with T4SM – Tools for Smart Minds. In 2020, the company acquired Greenbox’s patent and know-how for temperature control units and began production under the HPDC by Gefond brand in order to respond more effectively and flexibly to customer needs.