C.V.S. SpA, a leading manufacturer of Container Handling Equipment, began its operation in 1973 in Roveleto di Cadeo (Pc), located in the northern part of Italy. Initially specialised in the production of crane-carriers, C.V.S. obtained an important contract with the company Sumitomo in Japan for the construction and supply of 5, 6, 7- axle crane-carriers. For Sumitomo alone C.V.S. supplied 350 crane-carriers and has another 1500 machines operating all over the world. In 1984 C.V.S. diversified its production range designing, manufacturing and selling Container Handling Equipment. C.V.S. now manufactures the most complete range of Container Handling Equipment both for standard requirements and the most special Customers’ specification. C.V.S. can offer a comprehensive selection of standard as well as specially designed Container Handling Equipment including: Fork Lift Trucks, Reach Stackers, Terminal Tractors, RO-RO Tractors and Straddle Carriers, all available with optional features suitable to meet all Customers’ needs. The exclusive reliability of C.V.S. production is the result of first class manufacturing facilities. Only the highest standard of steel materials and the most reliable components are used. Every single item is controlled before assembling. Robot welding equipment is largely used to avoid any possible error. Complete automatic painting system, pre-assembling lines and final assembling are used to obtain an absolutely exclusive product. C.V.S. was awarded with the ISO 9001 certificate issued by RINA in 1996. A further expansion in 2000 led C.V.S. to sign an important agreement with the American manufacturer TAYLOR in order to meet the new challenges of the global market. Thanks to this strategic decision, the reach stacker manufactured in Roveleto di Cadeo, will be marketed in USA and Canada under the name of TAYLOR. In July 2002, C.V.S. announced the acquisition of the Company BELOTTI, the famous historical Italian Manufacturer of container handling equipment. The new Company called 'FERRARI BELOTTI' is controlled by the C.V.S. FERRARI GROUP. Since the acquisition took place, important targets have been achieved and today the organization of the Ferrari Group is based on the following: Ten manufacturing units (all located in the northern part of Italy) responsible for the manufacturing of main components like: - Steel structures ( chassis, booms, masts, etc.. ) - Spreaders ( for reach stackers, forklift trucks, straddle carriers and ship to shore gantry cranes, RTGs and RMGs) - Hydraulic cylinders - Cabins - Electrical/electronic hardware - Software for equipment management and control - Heavy machinery and light machinery of main components Two main assembly plants (Ferrari C.V.S. in Roveleto and Ferrari Belotti in Manesseno) One integrated quality control department In year 2003, the creation of C.V.S. SERVICE in Prato marked another milestone in C.V.S. history. The Company is able to offer assistance services, manpower, overhaul to support all Ferrari equipment and provide essential training to the Customers. With over 130 years of innovation and technical leadership, the FERRARI GROUP can solve the most challenging application scenarios.