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Driven by a robust organizational structure and continuous innovation, Lafranconi Silenziatori stands out for its reliability, quality, and competitiveness on the international stage.
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Quality
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Sustainability
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Innovation
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A Century of History
Founded in 1928 in Mandello del Lario (LC), a town historically renowned as the "City of Engines and the home of Moto Guzzi”, Officine Meccaniche Giuseppe Lafranconi, known today as LAFRANCONI SILENZIATORI, is a benchmark in the design and production of exhaust systems for motorcycles and industrial engines.
97
Years of Activity
3
Production Sites
276
Employees
The Early Years
The company took its first steps by creating the exhaust silencer for the Moto Guzzi GT 500, actively contributing to the industrial growth of the region.
Through constant innovation and high specialization, Lafranconi established itself as a national leader in the motorcycle sector during the 1960s, while expanding production to include silencers for tractors and industrial engines.
The 1990s
Starting in the 1990s, the company further consolidated its international market position, becoming an official supplier for BMW, which today remains its primary customer.
With a legacy of over 90 years, Lafranconi Silenziatori continues to excel in quality and innovation, offering tailored solutions for the most prestigious motorcycle and industrial manufacturers.
Innovation and Growth
With nearly a century of industry experience, Lafranconi Silenziatori is a global point of reference for the engineering and manufacturing of silencers for motorcycles, tractors, and industrial engines.
Our Workforce
The current expansion of the motorcycle market has had a positive impact on the company, leading to significant employment growth, with the number of employees nearly doubling in recent years.
Production Facilities
Supported by a solid industrial model and cutting-edge technology, Lafranconi is one of the most dynamic companies in the Lecco province, operating multiple highly specialized units:
- Mandello del Lario (LC), Italy – Historical and legal headquarters, housing assembly and production activities.
This department focuses on quality control and final processing stages. - Colico (LC), Italy – Plant dedicated to stamping processes for the manufacturing of semi-finished components.
- Montemarenzo (LC), Italy – Dedicated testing track.
- Kabinburi, Thailand – International branch since 2014, with 58 employees.
The future