Group Ventura
Over 100 years of history
A Century of Excellence in Railway Engineering
Founded in 1923, Ventura Group has been a benchmark in the railway infrastructure sector for over a century. For more than forty years, the company has provided integrated services, including design, ballast supply—thanks to its own quarry—and the expertise of a highly specialized engineering workshop.
In addition to being one of Italy’s leading railway circuit builders, Ventura Group is recognized as a European leader in the construction and maintenance of narrow-gauge tracks, with a highly qualified team of over 400 employees.
All the railway infrastructure of southern Italy, with narrow gauge lines and maintenance Innovation and International Success
Ventura Group: An Industrial Excellence Hub with Medtec Srl in the Gioia Tauro Port
Ventura Group is a dynamic network of companies operating in various strategic sectors. Among them, Medtec Srl stands out as a highly specialized firm located in the Gioia Tauro port area. Recognized and certified by RFI as an industrial center of excellence, Medtec Srl plays a crucial role in the development and innovation of the sector, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and technological advancement.
Ventura Group: Innovation, Growth, and Leadership in the Railway Sector
In recent years, the Group has achieved significant milestones thanks to continuous innovation and the expansion of its machinery fleet, including:
→ Towards the Future: Quality and Modernization
Ventura Group’s mission is clear: to constantly improve its products, invest in modernization, and enhance the expertise of its workforce. With a future-oriented vision, the company continues to grow and innovate, strengthening its role as a leader in the railway sector, both in Italy and worldwide. Through strategic investments and a commitment to excellence, Ventura Group remains at the forefront of industry advancements, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
A Leading Business in Southern Italy
Ventura Group stands out as a solid and innovative industrial entity, serving as a reference point not only for Tirreno Cosentino and Calabria but for the entire Southern Italy. The company embodies an industrial vision focused on producing high-quality goods and services, significantly impacting the national and European railway sector.
Specialized in railway construction, the Group develops metro systems and tramways, consolidating its leadership in a strategic sector. The company’s success stems from the vision and determination of its founder, Francesco Ventura, who transformed an entrepreneurial initiative into one of the most important industrial realities in Italy, as recognized by Il Sole 24 Ore.
Today, the Group is led by the Ventura family, represented by Pietro, Maria Antonietta, Alessandro, and Massimo, maintaining a strong family-driven identity that distinguishes it in the business landscape.
The Development of Railway Infrastructure in Southern Italy
Starting in the late 1950s, the Italian government launched an industrialization process in Southern Italy, focusing particularly on Calabria. Initially, organizations such as Opera Sila and Cassa per il Mezzogiorno were established, along with Reclamation Consortia, to encourage industrial settlements in the South. However, these initiatives had controversial effects, leading to rural depopulation and a massive workforce migration to the new industrial sites.
Government intervention in the railway sector became necessary due to infrastructure deficiencies and war damage, especially in Southern Calabria and the Strait of Messina area. The deterioration of railway lines and the increase in passenger and freight traffic towards Northern Italy and Central Europe made railway network upgrades a priority.
In the 1960s, double-track expansion was completed along the Tyrrhenian corridor, along with infrastructure consolidation, including numerous tunnels between Villa San Giovanni and Gioia Tauro. The 1970s marked a new phase of development, featuring the Praia a Mare-Scalea railway bypass, entirely double-tracked, and the Santa Eufemia di Lamezia Terme-Rosarno high-speed rail section. This last project included the construction of a strategic railway junction in Eccellente station, enabling the separation of regional and long-distance traffic.
At the same time, the Ionian railway corridor underwent significant upgrades, including the modernization of railway tracks and the introduction of new signaling and electric block systems in the stations. These improvements enhanced both efficiency and safety in rail transport across the region.
Coipa Italia S.p.A shaping the future of railways: the legacy and innovation of Gruppo Ventura emphasizes the importance of combining historical experience with innovation in the railway sector.
With its century-long expertise and commitment to innovation, Ventura Group plays a key role in the development of railway infrastructure, contributing to technological progress and the modernization of the sector in Italy and abroad. With a strong dedication to quality and sustainability, the Group continues to build on its success in the international industrial landscape.
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