The History

Our Milestones

1937 Nova is founded by the three Novarese brothers
1939 Nova manufactures its first internal grinding machine
1948 NOVA export their first grinding machine in France
1954 Nova manufactures its first internal grinding machine for bearings
1960 NOVA becomes a member of UCIMU (Union of Italian Machine Tools Manufacturers)
1966 Nova manufactures its first external grinding machine for bearings
1980 Nova manufactures its first CNC-controlled internal grinding machine in Europe
1988 Nova starts using a CAD-CAM System for mechanical design
1991 NOVA develops an R&D project financed by the EEC
1993 Nova takes over their competitor, Messrs. Famir International from Turin, Italy
1994 Nova is prized with being selected as preferred supplier to the multinational INA Group
1995 Nova founds Meccanica Nova Corporation in the USA
2001 NOVA is assigned the Quality System Certification ISO 9001
Well-established world leader in the manufacture and supply of first class CNC grinding machines. For more than 50 years state-of-the-art grinding systems have been built for quality, performance and reliability. It is no surprise that most leading companies in the automotive, aircraft and bearing industry worldwide have chosen Nova as their grinding partner. Nova have met their goals and are ready to meet yours.