Colombi@progedin.com

Seasoned professional in the 50's with a strong background in the industrial sector, specializing in complex mechanical engineering, printing, and automation projects. Well-equipped to manage a business unit in Italy, leveraging experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and optimizing business performance. Open to relocation, both nationally and internationally, to contribute to the success of global projects and address market demands.

Results-driven approach and passion for innovation enable effective leadership, capable of steering the company toward ambitious goals. Resilience and the ability to tackle complex challenges, both professionally and personally, are key traits that define career and character.

Technical and Commercial Manager at Neos SpA (2022-01 – Present)

Responsible for technical and commercial oversight of complex projects in the digital printing sector, specializing in various business models: digital printing from roll to flexible materials, sheet metal, corrugated cardboard, and plastic materials. Working directly with the Board of Directors. Management and coordination of technical and commercial aspects of projects, from design phase to implementation, including budget control and delivery timelines.

• First double-sided digital printing press from roll for the book sector (printing width 1650mm, speed 300m/min)
• First digital printing press for the metal sector (crown caps)
• First Neos digital printing press for cardboard roll to roll (printing width 1850mm, speed 120m/min)
• First Neos digital printing press for the display boards sector, with a print size of 1800mm x 3200mm
• First Neos digital printing press for wallpaper industry, with a print size of 1600mm speed 120m/min
• First Neos digital printing press for edge banding industry, with a print size of 350mm speed 30m/min
• Management of the design and production of machines for the digital printing industry
• Development of new markets and expansion of the business model in sheet printing, including the aluminum and display board sectors
• Development of new markets of the business model in roll to roll digital printing
• Cost and timeline control: management of project budgets and monitoring of production timelines
• Leadership and Teamwork: Strong commitment to teamwork, where actively listening to colleagues' suggestions to reach the optimal final decision

Technical Director at Saldoflex Srl (2017-01 – 2022-12)

Managed projects from analyzing customer requirements to designing and producing customized machines in the flexographic printing and automatic sealing machinery sector. Key project was the High-Speed Printing Project for Corrugated Cardboard, achieving speeds of up to 300 meters per minute, executed in collaboration with HP's U.S. and German offices, integrating two analog Saldoflex machines with an HP roll-fed digital printing press.

• Design of standardized macro groups (both mechanical and electronic) for the serial production of Saldoflex's complete product range
• Development of a flexographic printing machine with a central drum for flexible materials, featuring a printing width of 1650mm and a speed of 500 meters per minute
• Development of a flexographic printing machine in stack configuration for flexible materials, featuring a printing width of 2800mm and a speed of 180 meters per minute
• Development of flexographic ink drying systems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimize energy savings
• Strong collaboration with R&D and production teams to deliver innovative projects

Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant (2000-01 – 2017-12)

Provided consulting services to various machinery manufacturing companies, focusing on the design, testing, and installation of complex systems across a broad range of industries. Developed extensive know-how by tackling diverse markets, each with unique challenges and demands. This experience significantly enhanced ability to adapt and innovate, ensuring effective operation outside comfort zone.

• Cosmatic (Milan): Specialized machinery for the cosmetics industry
• CMI Industries (Novara): Filling systems and industrial equipment
• Sicad (Varese): Adhesive tape roll to roll production lines
• Cason (Varese): Slitting and rewinding for processing plastic materials roll to roll
• SiasPrint (Milan): Screen printing sheet to sheet for paper and plastic materials
• Developed a deep understanding of various industrial processes, from cosmetics to adhesive production and plastic materials
• Expanded technical expertise and honed resilience and resourcefulness in problem-solving
• Developed strong capability to manage cross-disciplinary challenges and drive results in complex projects

Mechanical Assembler and Field Technician (During University Studies) at OmniaTecnicaCord (1995-01 – 2000-12)

First professional experiences in a workshop setting, focusing on the assembly and installation of systems for steel cable processing. Crucial in developing a deep, firsthand understanding of how industrial machines are constructed and assembled.

• Gained practical experience with key mechanical processes such as turning, milling, and boring
• Gained practical experience with electrical systems, including on-machine wiring and integration
• Provided invaluable insights into production workflows and the interplay between mechanical and electrical components
• Built a strong technical foundation that has shaped career in industrial engineering and machine development