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Time line

Founder Luigi Mariani diversifies his investments, constitutes Maral Srl and begins the construction of the first factory in Seregno, in the heart of Brianza.

1982

With the building complete, the manufacture of semi-rigid flexible and extendable aluminium tubes begins, initially for the DIY and hardware sector.

1985

Founder Luigi Mariani creates and registers the SICURFLEX trademark, which will become established in subsequent years and is now a benchmark for high-quality branded products.

1986

Strengthened by its experience in spiralling, Maral develops and expands production to include flexible stainless steel tubes for the evacuation of fumes in the construction and heating sectors, thanks in part to an efficient sales team and commercial network.

1987

The company’s ongoing success requires an extension of the factory to house new machinery for the manufacturing operations of Maral srl.

1988

Thanks to the diversification of its range, Maral invests in technology for the manufacture of single-wall flues, and expands production. Italian and European standards impose regulations for the manufacture of compliant products, and Maral obtains its first certification, issued by the Istituto Giordano.

1990

The year of change: Luigi Mariani can no longer go it alone, so his son Alessandro Mariani joins the company to support its ongoing development.

1991

New products are developed and capital invested in the purchase of machinery for the production of flexible and extendable corrugated stainless steel tubes for gas and water systems. A new sales network is built.

1993

The EN 9891 standard requires the certification of gas pipes, and Maral obtains recognition by the prestigious body IMQ.

1994

Customer loyalty and recognition in the construction, hardware, heating and DIY markets as a high-quality producer; new commercial agreements with leading companies and brands for exclusive production.

1995
1996

Construction of a new warehouse for the additional storage of new and rapidly expanding products. New CE Certification for chimneys in the form of EN 1856-1 and EN 1856-2.

2005
2006

New CE Certification for gas pipes, in accordance with EN 14800

2014

Luigi Mariani passes the baton to his son Alessandro, who takes charge of Maral srl and successfully continues the business.

2022

COMPANY

Maral tomorrow

Strengthened by our past, we look with confidence to the future and the new challenges that await us; Maral confirms the logic of continuous improvement that underlies its operational philosophy and puts its know-how and professionalism, acquired over the years, at the disposal of its customers.