There is a single, unifying thread running through the new Mattei 2026 Calendar: air—an invisible element that the company has been transforming for over a century into energy, technology, and progress. Each month marks a milestone in an industrial journey that began in 1919, when Enea Mattei opened a small workshop in Milan. Modest in scale but visionary in ambition, it was destined to become the cradle of oneof the most iconic names in the world of compressed air.
The calendar opens at the very beginning, with the first Mattei compressor from 1919, a symbol of foresight ahead of its time. The 1920s brought rapid progress: the VD-70, one of the first portable electric compressors, marking a turning point in the mobility of industrial equipment. Through its imagery, the calendar captures the spirit of an era discovering mechanization and, with Mattei, new standards of efficiency and practicality.
The 1940 smarked evolution: the double-acting piston compressor represented the company’s first significant technological breakthrough, paving the way for international exports and strengthening the company’s reputation beyond Italy.
In the 1950s Mattei introduces the innovative rotary vane technology, anticipating the market's need for smaller, lighter compressors. In the 1970s, a new generation of solutions emerged, including the water-cooled two-stage compressor, designed to run continuously for 24-hour operation—a testament to the engineering excellence and reliability that still define the brand today.
The journey then continues into the 1980s, when Mattei expanded beyond national borders and opened subsidiaries in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, establishing itself as a global player. These were also the years when Mattei compressors entered the world of civil engineering, supporting projects for the Italian Military Corps— powerful imagery that conveys how air can drive infrastructure and progress.
The 1990s marked the foundation of the modern product range. The iconic ERC series was introduced, followed by the Optima, featuring two-speed technology, first with Micromat and later with inverter control. These innovations reshaped the concept of efficiency, anticipating future developments that the calendar illustrates month by month with a clear sense of evolution.
The new millennium opened a decisive chapter with the launch of the Maxima series, and later the Maxima Xtreme in 2017, which introduced Xtreme Injection Technology and redefined performance standards. A true industrial icon, this moment is represented in the calendar as both a visual and technological turning point. More recent milestones include the Engineered Solutions in 2019 and the development of vertical applications for strategic sectors such as Rail, Road, Gas, and Electric—proof that every need can be met with a tailor-made solution.
