1912
Giuseppe Cimbali opens a copper-processing shop in the centre of Milan.
1930
The production of coffee machines branded LaCimbali begins (Rapida). The technology of that time is based on a vertically positioned boiler.
1947-1950
With the spread of electricity and the advent of the lever to produce coffee cream, also LaCimbali's machines undergo a technological revolution (Ala, Gioiello and Brillante).The lever is a real technological revolution because it creates the necessary pressure to extract everything that gives taste, aroma and body to a cup of coffee.
1955-56
The company launches Granluce, equipped with the hydraulic group (patented) able to facilitate and reduce the barista's workload because makes the delivery completely automatic. This innovation allows LaCimbali to enter new foreign markets.
1962
Pitagora wins the prestigious “Compasso d’Oro” for its strikingly modern design, characterized by simple, clean lines, created by the Castiglioni architects. It is still today the only coffee machine to have won the “Compasso d’Oro”.
1970-1979
The company, in the collaboration with Rodolfo Bonetto, designs historic models such as M15 and M20. With these models the machine working side becomes more important than the rear bodywork.
1992
The Dolcevita series of superautomatic machines further refines the concept of total automation: the machines ensures excellent and consistent in-the-cup results contributing to the spread of the espresso culture in the world, especially in those markets that are not accustomed to the taste of Italian coffee.
2011
The M39 TE opens a new chapter because of its advanced electronics, which allows, for example, extensive connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) and its technological innovations among which the Turbosteam Milk4 stands out.
2012
Evolution of the M39 series, the M100 features thermocontrolled independent coffee boilers where the preheated extraction water arrives (GT system), the HD system to personalise the extraction water pressure and touch screens for the beverage selection as well as advanced electronics, a USB port, the Smart Boiler technology and the Turbosteam Milk4. In 2012, Gruppo Cimbali celebrated 100 years of activity by inaugurating MUMAC, the first museum entirely dedicated to the professional espresso coffee machines.
2015
Launch of the new superautomatic machine S30, able to brew a wide range of coffee, milk and chocolate based drinks. Equipped with a revolutionary display touch screen of 10.4”, the full-automatic S30 offers infinite possibilities to personalize the drinks. S30 won the international Red Dot Award – Product Design 2016, one of the most important prizes in the world of design.
