The Forel Anniversary Week: five days packed with events celebrating the company’s 50-year heritage

From May 12 to 16, the Forel Week took place: a full week of events organized to celebrate our first 50 years.

Five days that transformed our headquarters into a place for meeting, conversation, and shared experiences, involving international customers, employees, media, local institutions, and the community in a program dedicated to Forel’s history and the vision that continues to guide the company today.

International customers visiting Forel headquarters

Throughout the week, we welcomed more than 150 established, new and prospective customers from around the world.

They enjoyed a program that included company tours, live demos, technical insights, and opportunities for direct discussions with Forel’s commercial and technical teams along with those that contribute every day to the development and production of our projects.

This ideal opportunity showed firsthand the tangible value of Made in Italy with all attendees observing up close our manufacturing, innovation, and in-house engineering that have driven the company’s growth for the past fifty years. Today, Forel operates in more than 70 countries and continues to invest in the development of new innovative solutions that meet market demand.

Two gala evenings at Villa Corner della Regina

Among the most significant moments of Forel Week were the two gala evenings held at Villa Corner della Regina.

The first evening brought together customers and partners, creating a special opportunity to connect, share memories, and experience the celebration of a journey built together over the years.

The second evening was dedicated to Forel employees: a moment designed to celebrate the people who contribute day by day to the company’s growth with skill, passion, and dedication to the team called Forel.

Music, stories and heart-felt emotions shaped both evenings, creating an authentic celebratory atmosphere with great food and of course Fortunato’s wine.

A meeting dedicated to younger generations

On Friday 15, Forel also welcomed local high school students for a workday experience, to discuss and exchange thoughts about industrial manufacturing.

The students were given the opportunity to visit our production areas and explore methods and processes while meeting the various people and departments along the way.

The tour was designed to engage our younger generation in what it means to work in an international company and inspire them to think positively and creatively about their future.

On Saturday, May 16, Forel opened its doors to the local community

On Saturday, May 16, we opened the doors of Forel to the local community with a day dedicated to the locality, welcoming more than 1,400 visitors.

Production tours, activities and games for the children who were also kept busy by entertainers throughout the property. Center stage was a 30-meter Ferris wheel and everybody enjoyed the great food, music, and relaxed atmosphere that transformed the company into an open space designed to share this important milestone together.

A day that confirmed the strong bond between Forel and the territory where the company was founded and continues to grow.

Press conference, media coverage and the launch of the 50th anniversary mini site

The Forel Week also included a press conference dedicated to the company’s anniversary, together with extensive coverage in local, national and social media.

To mark the occasion, we also launched a dedicated mini site celebrating 50 years of Forel: a digital space collecting images, stories, testimonials, and key milestones from our history.

This project was created to tell the story of the company’s evolution, and to highlight above all the people, ideas, and values that have shaped Forel’s journey over time.

Looking toward the future, starting from who we are

Forel Week was not only a celebration of the past, but also an opportunity to reflect on the journey built over these 50 years and on the direction, we want to continue to pursue.

During the anniversary events, Fortunato Vianello recalled that “what worked yesterday no longer works today,” emphasizing the importance of continuing to evolve, innovate, and look ahead without ever standing still. A vision that has guided Forel since its origins and still drives every new challenge today.

At the same time, Riccardo Vianello reaffirmed the most important value to preserve for the company’s future: “to carry Forel forward with the same integrity.” A principle that represents the connection between experience, continuity, and responsibility toward the people who are part of this story every day.

Fifty years after its foundation, we continue to look ahead with the same spirit that started it all: intuition, courage, people, and the desire to keep evolving.