GEAF – Calestano, Parma

Advanced Industrial Technology and High-Frequency Welding Solutions

Located in Calestano, in the province of Parma, GEAF is an Italian company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-frequency and thermo-contact welding machines for plastic materials.

Founded in 1971 by Antonio Fabiano, the company has developed from a specialised engineering workshop into an internationally recognised manufacturer of industrial welding equipment and fully automated production lines.

With more than 50 years of experience, GEAF combines Italian engineering expertise, advanced automation and customised manufacturing solutions, serving customers in the medical, automotive, packaging, stationery and industrial sectors.

The company operates two production units in Calestano, covering approximately 4,700 square metres, including manufacturing facilities, assembly areas and technical offices.

Main Activities and Industrial Solutions

GEAF designs and manufactures industrial welding equipment and automated production systems for several specialised applications.

Its principal activities include:

High-Frequency Welding Machines: equipment for joining plastic materials through radio-frequency technology.
Thermo-Contact Welding Systems: machinery designed for precise thermal joining of plastic films and components.
Automatic Production Lines: complete industrial systems developed according to specific customer requirements.
Medical Equipment Manufacturing Systems: machinery for producing medical bags, healthcare packaging and related components.
Automotive Welding Equipment: systems for manufacturing and assembling interior vehicle components.
Packaging Machinery: equipment for blister packaging, plastic envelopes and specialised containers.
Stationery and Office Products: welding systems for document folders, protective covers and plastic stationery.
Radio-Frequency Drying Equipment: industrial drying solutions for textile materials and continuous paper production.

GEAF provides both standard machinery and fully customised production systems.

Technology for the Medical and Healthcare Industry

One of GEAF's most important areas of specialisation is the medical and healthcare sector.

The company develops automatic and semi-automatic welding systems for manufacturing medical products requiring precise and reliable joining processes.

Applications include medical fluid bags, plasma bags, enteral and parenteral nutrition containers, urinary catheter packaging and blood filter packaging.

GEAF also manufactures equipment for producing anti-bedsore mattresses, orthopaedic products and other healthcare accessories.

These production systems are designed to meet the technical requirements of medical manufacturing environments.

Automotive and Industrial Applications

GEAF also supplies advanced machinery to the automotive industry.

Its welding systems are used to manufacture and assemble vehicle interior components, including sun visors, luggage compartment covers, floor coverings and seat accessories.

The company's technology supports the production of plastic components requiring precision, durability and consistent manufacturing quality.

Beyond automotive applications, GEAF develops solutions for industrial packaging, stationery products, protective equipment and specialised plastic components.

Engineering, Automation and Customised Production

One of GEAF's distinctive strengths is its ability to design complete customised production lines.

The company's technical team works with customers from the initial product development stage, providing process testing, prototypes and laboratory equipment before developing the final industrial system.

GEAF also develops electronic control systems and software internally, allowing its machinery to integrate with customer production management systems.

Its technological solutions support remote technical assistance, production monitoring and process quality control.

According to the company, more than 4,500 GEAF welding systems have been manufactured for customers around the world.

Quality, Safety and Environmental Responsibility

GEAF combines industrial innovation with attention to quality, workplace safety and environmental management.

The company holds the following certifications:

ISO 9001: Quality Management.
ISO 14001: Environmental Management.
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management.

These standards support the company's commitment to organised production processes, reliable manufacturing and responsible industrial operations.

An International Company from Calestano

GEAF represents an important example of the industrial expertise developed in the Parma Apennines.

From its origins in Calestano, the company has expanded into international markets, supplying machinery and complete production lines to manufacturers around the world.

Its history demonstrates how specialised engineering, technical knowledge and continuous innovation can transform a local manufacturing business into an internationally active industrial company.