In 1945 Carlo Ernesto Valente opens a coffee machine factory in Milan: the "Factory Electro Mechanical and Associated Equipment" ("Fabbrica Apparecchiature Elettro Meccaniche e Affini” - FAEMA). Faema is part of Gruppo Cimbali, one of the leading manufacturers of professional machines for making coffee and milk-based drinks, as well as coffee shop equipment. The Group operates through three production plants in Italy and one in the United States. The mission of the company is to anticipating customers’ needs with innovative, superior-quality products and outstanding service. To enhance and develop human resources, in a context increasingly geared towards teamwork, integration and synergies. And also to be recognised as a world leader in the production of professional machines for espresso coffee beverages, representing their history and designing their future with brands.