FIAC has been active for many years on the international market, characterised by a dynamic evolution in which the customer, with his requirements and expectations, is the centre of attention. It is through the customer's satisfaction that FIAC intends to increase and renew its products, at the same time as maintaining its characteristics of creativity, flexibility and adjustment to the market requirements. The type of organisation adopted by FIAC, to ensure the continuity of the quality of its products and its overall organisation, answers to patterns which require the company to check and measure its own performance for continual improvement. All levels of the organisation are involved and the aims and results thus obtained are shared throughout.
As well-respected engineering company Fiac is leading the way in air compressors producers elite. Established in 1977 by the entrepreneur Romano Lucchi, today Fiac encompasses a wide range of product focused on four main assets: piston compressors, screw compressor, air tools, air treatments.
The company manufactures its cost and energy efficient, highly reliable products in Bologna (Italy) and Jangmen (China) while upholding needed processes and operations through representative offices around the world.
OUR HISTORY
During our 40 years of history the company has shown a deep commitment to innovation & product development and with the support of a highly skilled technical team, Fiac rapidly gained success on all the principal markets worldwide, becoming an Italian company with global reach.
1977. FIAC presents the first ever portable compressor. This product has represented an offshoot of great expertise: small, light and ideal for semi-professional or DIY users: Stratos and Cosmos.
1980. Surfing the edge of technological research has made FIAC able to create the first compressor unit fully die-cast in aluminum.
1985. FIAC releases the most silent industrial compressors on the market. When few years later international laws limit the noise pollution FIAC's products were already tried and true.
1987. The new standard set in compressors production by FIAC manufacturers is made of oil-less technology. Maximum hygiene and dirt-free compressed air are main pillars in the company's frame.
1991. ECU model, the first oil-less compressor for DIY without maintenance and with compact design tank, becomes in short the best-selling product available among the retailers
1995. The patented system CSS (Controlled Cooling System) for belt driven piston compressors is officially released. The temperature is reduced while efficiency of the compressor increases
2002. The range of air compressors by FIAC is enriched and from now on it includes models form 0.5 to 75HP
2004. Inverter Technology is introduced within AIRBLOK range. The rotary screw compressors with variable speed system are the viable answer to professionals' requests
2006. A new range of silent encapsulated rotary screw compressors sees the light. From 5 to 50 HP, these small air compressed generators are simple, cheap and technologically advanced.
2007. Fiac celebrates 30 years in air compressors business. The company now includes several offices and factories, over a wide network of distribution, sales and service.
2009. Silent piston air compressors range is presented. The outcome technological improvements is a soundproofing system which guarantees acoustic pressure below than 70 dB.
2013. Fiac develops a 4 cylinders coaxial oil-less pump unit of innovative and unique design. The STS range raises the bar in terms of heavy duty in industrial applications and, at the same time, environmental sustainability.
2014. FIAC becomes distributor of AEG for production commercialization of air compressors, tools and accessories.
2016. Fiac and Atlas Copco join their resources by creating PAD (Professional Air Division) the conjuncture of professionality and experience. A deep detail-oriented and technologically savvy approach is born.
HOW WE WORK
“Companies are made up of men, of people, not products"
A Foundation of Passion, Insight and Innovation
We are passionate air systems creators and we all come to work every day because we want that customers earn rather than buy. We are obsessively passionate about bringing innovation to all DIY professionals and newbies. We deliver insightful solutions and a new bright horizon.
A Different Approach
We are committed to the accomplishment of your air solutions strategies. We act as artists, shapers, manufacturers. We craft products until you have what you desire - however long it takes. Our product [link] section shows how our expertise has helped a wide range of people and business challenges over the last 40 years.
Inclusion and Education
We believe that inclusiveness and training are essential to be innovative and world-leading in the market. By nurturing skills and talents of all employees we will continue to re-affirm our company identity, be able to enable a better work environment and promote a healthy and collaborative culture.
Company certification
The Fiac Quality Management System is certified according to the UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015 standard
Product certification
The process that certifies how a certain product has passed performance and quality assurance tests is not an easy one.
Fiac, as reliable and rigorous engineering company, has gone through several ones. As a result its products have been certified as respectful of numerous certification schemes.
Membership
Official certifications are not the only way of acknowledgment, being part of sector association is a best practice that Fiac has always decided to perform. There's safety in numbers and in mutual exchanges.