History
A journey through time to discover the origins and growth of the group
Since 1956, a history of growth and innovation
In Gubbio at the heart of Umbria, the year 1956 saw the birth of Cementerie Aldo Barbetti S.p.A., the result of a visionary idea by brothers Pietro, Ardicino, Fabio, Dante, and Angelo, who paid tribute to their father Aldo by naming the company in his honour. CAB’s journey began with a single full-cycle cement plant, and today it stands as a leading industrial group, shaping the national cement and concrete landscape.
CAB is more than a company, it’s a family story of passion and dedication. A story that continues to unfold, day by day, with the goal of building an even stronger and more enduring future.
Since 1956
“A history of work, effort and growth, a history founded on a harmonious relationship with the community and the city.”
The founders
Pietro Barbetti
Ardicino Barbetti
Fabio Barbetti
Dante Barbetti
Angelo Barbetti
Timeline
15 March 1956
The Cementerie Barbetti story begins
Founding year
The Cementerie Aldo Barbetti S.p.A. begins production in 1957 with its single full-cycle cement plant in Gubbio, at the heart of Umbria.
The founding partners and brothers Pietro, Ardicino, Fabio, Dante and Angelo name the company after their Aldo Barbetti, who passed away prematurely
5 August 1957
Firing up the first vertical furnace
The first firing up
The Bishop of Gubbio, Monsignor Beniamino Ubaldi, on 5th August 1957 blesses the plant and the first vertical furnace is fired up. The company swiftly brings on board a team of professionals to lead research efforts and build its own chemistry and physics lab.
1963-1964
There are now three vertical furnaces
Expanding vertical furnace capacity
Thanks to the growth and success of the business between 1964 and 1965 furnace capacity expands to three.
1971
Installation of the Humboldt furnace with filter
95% reduction in particulate emissions
In 1970 a new Humboldt type furnace is assembled with a large scale ELEX precipitator applied. The plant with the new filter system enabled dust reduction of approximately 95%.
1984
A Smidth type furnace come on line
Particulate filtration up to 99.9%
A brand-new plant, featuring a Smidth kiln and equipped with an electrostatic precipitator and conditioning tower, began operations in 1984, achieving a filtration efficiency of 99.90%.
1992
S.T.B. is founded
(Barbetti Transportation Services)
S.T.B. road transportation
S.T.B. S.r.l. – Servizi Trasporti Barbetti, was founded in 1992. S.r.l. (Barbetti Transportation Services), a specialized road transportation company for Barbetti cement and the associated raw materials and intermediate products required for production.
1994
Maria Antonella Barbetti at the helm
Election of the new President
In 1994 Angelo Barbetti passes away and his daughter Maria Antonella is elected, who, with political acumen pursues new goals and is rewarded for her foresight and determination. Success quickly follows and in 1999 Cementeria Aldo Barbetti S.p.A. is among the top ten mid-sized Italian companies goals for growth in turnover.
1998
Acquisition of Ravenna plant
New opportunities for expansion
The Ravenna cement plant was established in the 60s near the Enichem plant. It is put on sale by the Società Ambiente of Eni group. Barbetti, with the support Mediobanca, manages to acquire the plant.
2002
New plants and increased production capacity
An ambitious modernization project
Cementerie Aldo Barbetti S.p.A. leveraging its established partnership with F.L. SMIDTH, a premier technology partner in the cement sector, undertakes an ambitious initiative to modernize its production plants. This significant investment had three fundamental objectives:
- increased production capacity
- increase product quality
- reduce emissions
2005
Barbetti IC is founded
CAB acquires Cave Lupoli
CAB acquires Cave Lupoli taking ownership of one of the largest quarries in the region of Lazio for the extraction of aggregates used in the manufacture of concrete and bituminous mixes.
2007
Engr. Bartolo Mignosa is the new Managing Director
A new Managing Director
In 2007 the new and current Managing Director Engr. Bartolo Mignosa replaces the outgoing Dr. Sergio Vacchiano.
2013
Barbetti Materials S.p.A. is founded
Company dedicated to concrete aggregate production
The fusion between Tecnocal and Prebeton Calcestruzzi lead to Barbetti Materials S.p.A..
The company specializes in the production of concrete, aggregates and filler with over 23 plants in central Italia (Marche, Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany).
2023
Giovanni Barbetti is elected President
An important change in leadership
This change marks not only the beginning of a new era for our company, but also the continuity of a shared vision: to pursue sustainable growth and to create value for all stakeholders, always respecting the principles of social and environmental responsibility.
2024
ATDUE S.r.l. joins the CAB group
Growth in the transportation system
CAB acquires ATDUE from the Fa.pa. group.
ATDUE joins S.T.B. in managing transportation services both for the group and thrid parties.
TODAY
Looking to the future…
Concrete and Sustainable
We look to the future with confidence, determined to continue our growth and be a leader in our field. We are ready to meet the challenges that lie ahead and embrace the opportunities in the marketplace.