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Delfin since 1982: 40+ years of industrial vacuum cleaner manufacturing

40+ years of innovation in industrial vacuum technology and dust management

Founded in Turin in 1982 by Antonino Siclari, Delfin has grown into an international benchmark in the design and manufacturing of industrial vacuum cleanerspneumatic conveying systems, and dust management solutions

Every milestone is a commitment to innovation and quality.

OUR HISTORY - 1982-2003

The first milestones: engineering industrial vacuum solutions (1982–2003)

1982

Company foundation

The birth of Delfin marks the beginning of a new technological vision. What was an embryonic phase of experimentation quickly evolved into the engineering of cutting-edge industrial vacuum systems.

 

1991

Start of production 

From the founder's idea to production reality: prototypes become concrete solutions, marking the strategic shift to in-house production.

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Fondazione Delfin
1992

Launch of the first range of vacuum cleaners 

The first complete line of Delfin industrial vacuum cleaners is introduced, officially positioning the company as a specialized manufacturer in the industrial cleaning sector.

1993

European expansion at Interclean 

With participation in international trade fairs, the brand begins its climb beyond national borders: this is the start of our global vocation.

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1993_Prima esposizione europea
2000

New plant in Settimo Torinese 

Exponential growth leads to the move to the new hub in Settimo Torinese, a symbol of organizational evolution and increased production capacity.

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2000_Nuovo stabilimento produttivo a Settimo Torinese
2003

Birth of the Tecnoil range 

The Tecnoil range is launched, specializing in oil and chip recovery, which will become a strategic pillar for the mechanical industry.

OUR HISTORY - 2009-2019

Global growth: Delfin industrial vacuum cleaners worldwide (2009–2019)

2009

Delfin Deutschland

The first direct foreign branch is established, initially in Osnabrück and now in Merchweiler, consolidating the presence in the German market.

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2009_Fondazione Delfin Deutschland Industriesauger
2015

Delfin Asia Pacific 

Expansion towards eastern markets to ensure local technical and commercial support.

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2015_Fondazione di Delfin Asia Pacific
2016

Acquisition of Dupuy & 25th Anniversary 

the acquisition of Dupuy integrates historic expertise in air filtration. In the same year, Delfinmakes its first steps in the United States, and celebrates 25 years of production success.

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2016_Acquisizione di Dupuy e 25 anniversario
2017

Delfin Industrial Corporation (USA) 

Foundation of the US headquarters to directly oversee the American market.

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2017_Apertura della Delfin Industrial Corporation a Minneapolis
2018

Pneumatic Conveying Division 

The division dedicated to powder handling is established, today led by Salvatore Siclari, to offer integrated solutions in production processes.

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2018_Nuova divisione trasporto pneumatico
2019

DHV Division (High Vacuum) 

Vacuum engineering reaches new standards with lobe technologies for heavy-duty applications, making the High Vacuum division operational.

OUR HISTORY - 2021-TODAY

Innovation and growth: the future of industrial vacuum manufacturing

2021

30th Anniversary and New Dupuy Plant

Inauguration of the new production site in Settimo Torinese, strengthening the specialization strategy in powder handling and management.
 

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2024

Inauguration of the Engineering Hub in Settimo Torinese 

A new 4,000 m² space dedicated to mechanical production and custom engineering. 
The plant is the beating heart for the production of centralised and high vacuum solutions, and pneumatic transport systems for advanced manufacturing industries.

2025

Worldwide Market Leadership 

Today Delfin employs over 200 people, assembles 15,000 industrial vacuum cleaners per year across 18,000+ m² of facilities, and generates 80% of revenue from exports — confirming our role as a trusted global partner for industrial dust management and workplace safety.

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2025_Ampliamento dello stabilimento produttivo e del centro logistico