Established as a small-sized enterprise in 1962, SIEMPELKAMP Sorting & Forming has come a long way throughout the years.
While consolidating its reputation as a metalworking manufacturer, the company gradually acquired engineering and business skills, entered international markets and became a major supplier of machinery and plants for the woodworking industry.
SIEMPELKAMP Sorting & Forming has been cooperating with Siempelkamp since the 80s and is now a proud member of the Siempelkamp group, that benefits of the experience, skills and “Italian spirit” of a long-time business partner.
Thanks to a combined approach, we are able to provide complete, state-of-the-art solutions for the wood-based products industry, ranging from the design, engineering and supply of brand new production plants to the revamping, modernization and optimization of existing lines.
For further information about the Siempelkamp Group, please visit the corporate website at www.siempelkamp.com.
Our mission
“Always keep one foot in the past, your head in the present, and your eyes to the future”
We drive innovation and excellence by delivering high-quality, sustainable, and future-oriented solutions. Rooted in expertise, teamwork, and passion, we foster long-term relationships built on trust and respect. Our commitment to continuous improvement and responsible business practices ensures value for our customers, employees, and society. Together, we shape the future.
Our vision
“Together we are stronger”
At SIEMPELKAMP Sorting & Forming, we envision a future where intelligent engineering drives sustainable progress. By integrating cutting-edge digitalization and automation with responsible resource management, we create solutions that benefit industries today while preserving the world for future generations. Our goal is to lead the transformation toward energy-efficient, high-performance manufacturing, empowering businesses with innovation and reliability. Through continuous research, technological advancement, and environmental responsibility, we shape a smarter, greener, and more sustainable world.
History
2025
A new name for a shared Vision: CMC becomes Siempelkamp Sorting & Forming Solution, strengthening its position within the Siempelkamp Group
2022
In 2022 CMC Texpan celebrated the 60th anniversary of its foundation: a very significant goal for the great company story.
2012
In 2012 CMC Texpan became a 100% subsidiary of Siempelkamp. Thanks to integrated working and communication platforms, information and knowledge were shared on a real-time basis, bringing indisputable benefits to the whole Group. In this way ensuring business continuity within a group that has proven to be a global market leader.
The experience and skills gained in more than 50 years of activity also widen the perspectives of the company in different fields, sometimes very far from its core business sector.
2010
During the 2010s: the first complete plant fully designed, built and start-up with the participation of Siempelkamp Group companies. Moreover, new building offices was built.
CMC Texpan became a 100% subsidiary of Siempelkamp. Thanks to integrated working and communication platforms, information and knowledge were shared on a real-time basis, bringing indisputable benefits to the whole Group. In this way ensuring business continuity within a group that has proven to be a global market leader.
2000s
During the 2000s CMC Texpan reached significant achievements also in fields other than that of the woodworking industry such as (lime and cement kilns, small submarine vessels, wind tunnel for aerodynamic tests). During these years Siempelkamp increased its share portion in CMC Texpan.
90s
In the 90s the relationship between CMC and Texpan consolidated more and more. At the end of the decade, CMC acquired Texpan know-how and personnel, thus bringing together - under the CMC Texpan brand - both the engineering and production activities.
In order to amplify the production are and create a laboratory testing area, CMC Texpan acquired a building of 2.600 m2.
80s
In the 80s CMC started a direct relationship with the companies of the German group Siempelkamp GmbH. Therefore, CMC extended its range of products and started the fabrication of forming systems for MDF and OSB, sawing equipment and automatic storage systems.
The first stationary forming station for particleboard was realized, carried out in cooperation with Texpan.
70s
In the 70s started to cooperate with Siempelkamp Italian representative ELMAG, and later on through Texpan. CMC got more and more involved in the construction of machinery and equipment for the particleboard industry, increasing the specialization in the production of drying systems, vibrating screens, feeding and discharge lines, after-press lines, load cell mat scales and panel saws.
1962
Carpenterie Metalliche di Colzate was founded in 1962 (its acronym CMC) and started its activity as a manufacturer of semifinished products and metal structural elements for the textile and mechanical industry.
The company gradually acquired engineering and business skills, entered international markets and became a major supplier of machinery and plants for the woodworking industry.
