Nexion Group, brands and activities for workshops and F1: Artiglio Corghi and history

The first universal tire changer Claw it was produced in 1961 within the factory Corghi of Correggio, in the heart of the present MotorValley. Then, on the front of the tire changer, the logo and surname of the two founding brothers were clearly visible (Erminio And Oar) of the company holding the patent. Today, exactly 65 years after the introduction on the market of one of the most innovative patents in the sector, that entrepreneurial reality started at the end of the 40s has grown to give life to the Nexion groupa company with a wide international scope, with a portfolio of 17 marks and a rich range of accessories and technologies destined to play a fundamental role inworkshop of the present and the future. A now global presence for a multinational for over 2 thousand employees (all over the world) which has decided to maintain its roots where it all began over half a century ago, in the province of Reggio Emilia.

FROM POST-WAR TO THE PRESENT: HISTORY AND ACTIVITIES

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From a family-run business started in the post-war period to a global leader in the production of equipment, devices and software for tire dealers and workshops. A success story that began in 1947 and continued to the present day, always with the same symbol – that of the nightingale – in the background. A non-random choice, given that it was the brothers who were at the beginning of their professional career Erminio And Remo Corghi to file the original patent of phonophila magnetic wire recorder (later updated with the tape version) specifically designed as a decoy for hunting trips. An intuition that, with hindsight, proved decisive.

The decisive leap in quality materialized a few years later, with the transition from the small shop to the ribbon cutting (which took place in 1954) of Corghi Electromechanics. After dedicating itself, at least initially, to the production of agricultural machinery, voltage stabilizers for TVs, household appliances and mechanical-textile equipment, the company managed to grasp and fully exploit the benefits guaranteed by the boom, at its peak in the early 1960s, in the automotive industry. And so, while on the axis between Turin and the MotorValley the first models of small cars and supercars that went down in history were born, in Reggio Emilia theClawThe first universal tire changer in history. An innovation that made the fortune of the brand and of tire dealers all over the world, given that it was the ancestor of a revolutionary work tool that is still used today (in its most recent and technologically advanced version, easy to use, also in the face of the needs introduced over time by tire and vehicle manufacturers, and capable of saving time for those who have to work on all types of vehicles) in all workshops. In fact, for the pioneers in the development of products dedicated to motorcycle assistance, car And heavy vehiclesthat was the epilogue of a story that continued to the role of world leaders in the sector.

F1 AND MOTOGP, MOTORSPORT ACTIVITY

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From specialized workshops to the paddocks of the main two-man sports championships (MotoGP And Superbikes) and four wheels (from F1 at the world endurance championships, Wecand rallies, Wrc). For more than 30 years, in the paddocks and garages of all the teams that line up their single-seaters at the starting line of the world championship Formula 1signed equipment is present Corghi. A success story that began in 1950 with Giuseppe’s Alfa Romeo Nino Farina, and continued in the various eras of Fangio and Lauda, ​​of Prost and Senna, up to the more recent successes of Schumacher, Vettel, Hamilton and Verstappen.

Similar situation also outside of track competitions. Just think about the FIA World Rally Championship and to its service parks where, during each race weekend, on average three Claw 50 they assemble and disassemble 1,500 tyres to meet the needs of all participating teams. As regards MotoGP and SBK, Corghi is present on the circuits with its specific motorcycle equipment.

THE TIRE CHANGER AND WORKSHOP DEVICES

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One of the new technical solutions that characterize the range of tire changers Corghi it’s the technology Lever the Lever: Corghi has in fact invented the first tire changer in the world with a disassembly procedure that definitively eliminates the physical effort of the operator, compared to an assembly procedure that keeps the movements, practicality and speed of execution unchanged. The reference models, in this sense, remain the same Claw 50, 500 And 5.000 which can operate on tires up to 32 inches in size, up to the top of the range of the iconic Master family.

The professional offer of Nexion equipment goes beyond that tire changeroffering solutions for all the needs of tire dealers and workshops, including balancers, assets, lift bridges, equipment for them vehicle inspections. The company is also equipped with equipment certified by the main automotive manufacturers, including Porsche, Lamborghinis, Volkswagen And BMWand boasts consolidated partnerships with reference companies among tire manufacturers such as Pirelli, Bridgestone, Continental And Michelin.

BRANDS, BRANCHES AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

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From the historic (and recently expanded) center of Reggio Emilia at the Chinafrom theAustralia al Brazil and to United States. The global presence of Nexion group is mainly based on the activities of 17 brands (from Corghi to Siceuntil Tecoa Tecnomotor, Hpa, Mondolfo Ferro, Orlandini, Bright, Kompunet, Telecam, Eagle Smf, Eagle Equipment and to the brands of the galaxy of Stenhøjwhich Autopstenhoj, Sherpa, Bradbury, Molnar And Perkute), with 12 manufacturing plants worldwide, 8 research and development (R&D) centers, 16 subsidiaries and over 350 distributors. The group also boasts a presence in 350 countries and 2,152 employees (2024 data).

NEXION AND THE WORKSHOP OF THE FUTURE

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The final change of pace of Nexion group it started a few years ago and is continuing with the strong change in the world of combustion cars to the progressive electrification of the range of the main global brands. In the’workshop of the future imagined by the Emilian company appear ProAdasa new universal modular system developed for the verification and calibration of driving assistance systems, the verification of the alignment status and, in an optional version, the wheel alignment service.

And then find space WeNexta cutting-edge digital platform based on an innovative and connected ecosystem (able to communicate in real time, share data and provide advanced diagnostics), based onartificial intelligencecapable of transforming the world of work in terms of efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. And then, again, Quickneta workshop management system, which can also be connected to the platform WeNextwhich covers all spare parts and tire warehouse management activities, offer management, invoicing and a CRM to relate to customers.

NEXION AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE: TURNOVER

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The size reached by Nexion group helps to understand why the company is fully included among the Excellences of the Italian automotive industry. In the 2026 company profile they are higher 2,152 employeesof which 700 in Italy and the others in the numerous foreign branches, with data updated to 2024. On the economic front, the net turnover indicated in the company materials shows 2024 sales revenues equal to 381,954 euros and an Ebitda of 40,821 euros.