___________________________________________________________________________ TAV VACUUM FURNACES SPA
Investing for the future
A global leader in customengineered vacuum furnace solutions, TAV VACUUM FURNACES SPA( TAV) is recognized for its reliability, extensive technical skill, and commitment to topquality service and performance. Established in 1984 and with over 40 years of expertise, the company specializes in the production of horizontal and vertical vacuum furnaces for advanced heat treatment processes, leveraged by some of the world’ s largest players within aerospace, automotive, sintering, and additive manufacturing.
It’ s been more than a year since Manufacturing Today sat down with Guido Locatelli, TAV’ s General Manager, to discuss the company’ s history, innovation, and 40th anniversary milestone, which it celebrated in 2024. Concluding that conversation, Guido shared TAV’ s five-year goal to further strengthen its position in the global furnace
At the forefront of furnace innovation, TAV VACUUM FURNACES SPA is on an industry-leading trajectory
market and, in 2026, it’ s evident that the company is succeeding in this mission. From a multitude of internal developments to new technology and expansion, this time, Marco Baretti, Strategic Marketing Director at TAV, shares details of the company’ s progression since we last spoke. He begins by unveiling TAV’ s internal cultural changes.
“ We are evolving the way we manage and engage our teams at TAV,” opens Marco.“ Our leadership team possesses a profound,‘ home-grown’ knowledge of our products – a core strength that has always defined our excellence. To build on this solid foundation, we are now integrating new specialized tools and best practices to further empower our people as both professionals and visionary leaders.
“ This strategic investment in human capital is designed to shape TAV into a modern, structured organization, one that is fully in step with the times and ready to tackle
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