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The Company

TODAY AND THE FUTURE

1970

Foundation of the sole proprietorship Armando Lenardi, primarily dedicated to the maintenance of industrial plants in the paper sector.

1984

CITAL Srl is founded, an acronym for Costruzioni Impianti Termoindustriali Armando Lenardi.

1990

Expansion beyond national borders with the first projects in Europe.

2000

Obtained ISO 9001 quality certification. The company establishes itself globally, with contracts on five continents.

2006

One of the first companies in Europe to automatically weld Lean Duplex on-site thanks to CITAL technology.

2009

CITAL obtains ASME U Stamp certification

2010

Expansion of the operational sector with new technologies, innovative materials, and customized solutions.

2011-2013

CITAL is selected as the main contractor for the first second-generation bioethanol plant (2011). Chevron approves the CITAL hybrid welding process and awards a $10 million contract for a Brownfield project in Singapore (2013).

2015-2016

Obtained AD2000-Merkblatt HP0 / HP 100 (2015) certification. Construction of two twin Duplex tanks weighing over 300 tons each (2015). Secured a $30 million contract for a PET project in Texas, USA (2015). Delivery of the first equipment entirely manufactured at CITAL workshops for a client in Australia (2016)

2023

Acquisition of an adjacent plot to expand the production site by 10,000 m², doubling operational capacity

2025

Distillation column in Super Duplex S32760 with a diameter of 3200/2700mm and a height of 33 meters

2020

Construction of two reactors in SB 265 Titanium Gr2 for the pharmaceutical industry. New distillation columns for Australia, the largest of which is Ø3600 x 55 meters (2016).

FROM 1970 TO TODAY

A Story of Innovation and Growth

The Origins: An Idea, a Vision

CITAL Srl was born from the experience and determination of Armando Lenardi, who in 1970 founded a sole proprietorship specializing in boiler making and industrial maintenance for one of the largest Italian paper mills, Burgo Spa. With passion and entrepreneurial spirit, Lenardi embarked on a growth path based on quality and innovation in the processing of stainless and special steels.

Innovation and Transformation

Over time, the company expanded its expertise, evolving from industrial maintenance to the design and construction of plants and equipment for the chemical, petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, paper, energy, and Biocommodities industries. In 1984, the company officially transformed into CITAL Srl (Construction of Thermoindustrial Plants Armando Lenardi), marking a significant milestone with the move to the current headquarters in Verzuolo (CN), a larger and more modern facility capable of supporting the growing market demand.

Today, CITAL Srl is a benchmark in the industrial plant sector, with an operational headquarters of 20,000 m², international certifications, and a solid presence in major world markets. The company, still led by the Lenardi family, keeps the founder’s philosophy alive: combining tradition, expertise, and innovation to offer cutting-edge solutions.

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