Established as far back as 1966 for the manufacture of equipment to wash mechanical parts during overhauling, PASSAPONTI has developed, over the years, a wide range of machines and equipment for cleaning and surface treatment widely used in the production lines and cells of the mechanical, automotive and aerospace industry, then assuming the name of “PASSAPONTI metal cleaning technology” to better identify the company as a “global partner”. The production schedule is much wider than what can be illustrated by catalogues and audiovisuals, ranging from single machines to multistage automatic cleaning systems which have been experienced by prestigious customers throughout the world mainly in the automotive and the aviation industry. The firm's strategy is based on the deep knowledge and the long experience in cleaning treatments and industrial manufacturing processes, which constitute the know-how, and is always oriented to “solve the problem” through examination of the customer's requirements from both the mechanical and the chemical standpoint combined with flexibility and design creativity. The knowhow allied with a strict quality control constitute the real adjunct-value and the ingredients of success. Research & Development To update technologies, machines and system, industry trends and process developments are constantly monitored and new machines and methods are developed, very often in synergy and strict cooperation with the University or customer’s technical staff when specific requirements have to be met. Passaponti metal cleaning technology is also involved in the fields of safety and quality and cooperates with CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and ISO (International Standard Organization)