Advanced Technologies for Tailor-Made Solutions
We design and make high-value parts to industrialise your ideas and support your business.
We are an Italian family-run company that has always looked to international markets. We combine our values and links to our home territory with a spirit of global growth that has allowed us to become leaders in the development of advanced technical solutions for fluid management, thermoacoustic insulation and metal components.
Our History
Our history is important. It tells the story of our identity and the roots that give us our strength. For a forward-looking company like ours, the milestones of our history are, above all, the chapters yet to be written. Those that will tell the story of the innovative projects and new dreams with which we intend to continue growing.
1973
The Foundation
Giovanni Mancassola founds an artisan company specializing in industrial gaskets.
1987
The Athena Bluetech and Athena Sud business units are born
Athena increases its production lines, know-how, machinery and technologies. The Bluetech and Athena Sud plants are born.
1998
In Brazil with Vedamotors
Athena goes international: the Brazilian company Vedamotors becomes part of the group.
2004
Athena USA is born
Athena USA is established to distribute Athena products in North America as well.
2007
GET
Acquisition of GET, a company specialized in Engine Management Units and Data Acquisition systems.
2008
ISO TS 16949 Certification (now IATF)
Athena achieves ISO TS 16949 (now IATF) certification to serve the automotive market.
2009
New Openings Toward Global Markets
The new sister companies Athena India and Athena Motor Iberica are established.
2011
Nostrali
Acquisition of Nostrali, a leading company in hydraulic and pneumatic components.
2016
Athena Hangzhou
Athena Hangzhou is founded, a strategic hub for sourcing from China.
2018
Athena-SCE Inc.
Athena begins production in the United States with the acquisition of Athena-SCE Inc.
2022
Continuing to Grow
Athena continues its growth trend, with steady investments to address future challenges: electrification, hydrogen, and sustainability.
2024
Achievement of EcoVadis CSR Certification
Athena confirms its commitment to environmental, social, and ethical sustainability.