Alfa Gomma (UK) Limited (St Helens)


Postal Address

43 Wilcock Road
Old Boston Trading Estate
Haydock
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 9TG


T: 01942 407680

W: www.alfagomma.com

Company Profile

Alfagomma UK Limited is the UK subsidiary of Alfagomma S.p.A Group, a world class manufacturing company whose headquarters are based in Vimercate, Milan, Italy.
To ensure guaranteed fully compatible products Alfagomma designs, manufactures and exhaustively tests their products before releasing them to the global market place via its subsidiaries and distributors.
Founded in 1956 by Italian businessman Felice Gennasio, Alfagomma S.p.A. has gone from strength to strength over the last 56 years to establish itself as a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of flexible rubber hoses. Alfagomma's technological know-how coupled with its entrepreneurial flair have enabled the group to expand its operations globally. This remarkable growth has been driven by technological research and innovation - a philosophy that has spawned a host of new products.
Currently, Alfagomma have 9 product manufacturing plants producing a complete range of hydraulic hose, industrial hose, fittings and adaptors coupled with a global network of 85 Alfagomma subsidiaries and assembly manufacturing facilities covering 18 countries and 5 continents.
In many countries of the world where Alfagomma do not have their own subsidiary or assembly manufacturing facility, we have strategically appointed official Alfagomma distributors for our range of products.
A crucial turning point for the group came at the end of the 1960's when Felice Gennasio decided to invest heavily in research, shifting the group's production base from general rubber goods to the specialized manufacture of flexible rubber hoses. This decision required swift and sweeping re-organization, as well as plant conversion, but it set the group on a global growth path.
With the son's of the late Felice Gennasio, namely, Enrico Gennasio (President) and Guido Gennasio (CEO) now leading the company, the continued Investment and global growth philosophy that was started by their father is still very much on-going today.
Product Range
Alfagomma's hydraulic hose range meet and in most cases, exceed the main international standards (SAE, DIN, EN, ISO)
From September 2012 Alfagomma will be able to deliver large bore 1.1/4" / 1.1/2" and 2" Wire Braided and Spiral hoses in lengths of up to 61 metres (200 ft)
From September 2012 Alfagomma will be able to deliver our new ALFABIOTECH Range of hoses which have been specially designed for Bio Oil full compatibility
The new ALFABIOTECH hose range also offers:
"Extreme Flexibility" up to 50% better than SAE 100 R.
"Minetuff Cover" for top abrasion and ozone resistance.
"MSHA" approved fire resistant cover.
The Alfagomma hydraulic fitting range covers BSP, JIC, ORFS, DIN, SAE, JIS, etc.
All our fittings feature our "Supertuff" plating process that is CR6 free, laboratory tests in salt spray, carried out in compliance with ISO 9227 and ASTMB 117, show a corrosion resistance 4 TIMES higher than the standard.
Alfagomma now manufacture the following products:
- Hydraulic rubber textile braid reinforced hoses
- Hydraulic rubber wire braid reinforced hoses
- Hydraulic rubber wire spiral reinforced hoses
- Hydraulic Inserts / ferrules / adaptors
- Hydraulic flexible assemblies
- Manipulated tube assemblies
- Flexible / rigid manipulated tube combination assemblies
- Industrial PVC hoses
- Industrial long length moulded hoses
- Industrial mandrel built hoses
- Industrial Special hand built hoses
- Industrial inserts / ferrules
In 2005 Alfagomma also strengthened its market position in Europe by acquiring the Dunlop Hiflex Group, this being the UK, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
operations. It was always Alfagomma's intention to keep the Dunlop Hiflex brand name alive and consequently Alfagomma now also manufacture and supply a full range of Dunlop Hiflex branded Hydraulic and Industrial product into the marketplace.
Exploring leading edge technology, developing innovative products and expanding around the world, these are the principles on which Alfagomma's success has been built.
Alfagomma offers a complete integrated package, designed and tested to ensure total compatibility for long lasting performance.
Alfagomma is the ideal partner for many different types of customer.
Since OEMs require an integrated package from a "tier one" supplier, Alfagomma represents OEM's first choice, offering:
- Complete product range (hoses, fittings, adaptors)
- Constant high quality (ISO 9001 - ISO 14000)
- Commitment to OEM solutions
- Proven customer satisfaction record
- Global presence and support
- Strong OEM expertise projected towards technical innovation
As far as MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) is concerned, Alfagomma's strategy is supported by a worldwide network of regional Alfagomma branches providing:
- Technical services
- Logistic support & stock availability
- Hose assembly production
- Quick response to customer needs
- High quality standards