Celebrating 35 Years of Family Leadership and Innovation
A Legacy of Excellence
From our humble beginnings in 1990 with a single warehouse in Locate Varesino, to our position today as a global leader exporting over 80% of our production to more than 60 countries, the Mari family’s vision has guided SIGMA’s growth across three generations. As we enter 2025, we honor the teachings of Dario Mari, whose 55 years of experience laid our foundation, celebrate Roberto Mari’s leadership in expanding our global reach, and embrace the future with Federico Mari and our team of young professionals.
Growth Through Innovation
What started in Italy has blossomed into a truly global enterprise. Our path of expansion reflects both strategic vision and careful attention to each step forward. From our initial warehouse in Locate Varesino, we first strengthened our Italian roots by investing in advanced machinery and expanding our capabilities. The year 2013 marked a pivotal moment with our first international facility in Plovdiv, Bulgaria – a decision that would transform Sigma Group into the global company it is today.
The success of our Bulgarian venture led to rapid growth:
- 2013: First Plovdiv unit established, marking our international growth
- 2015: Expansion of Italian facility with new commercial department
- 2018: Second Bulgarian plant opens, doubling our presence
- 2022: Completion of fourth building in Plovdiv
Today, our facilities across Italy and Bulgaria work in harmony, housing 16 sintering furnaces that deliver excellence in refractory solutions. With a production capacity exceeding 20,000 tons annually, we serve diverse needs across the glass industry while maintaining the flexibility to respond quickly to customer requirements. This balance of growth and agility remains key to our success, as we continue to expand our capabilities while preserving the responsive service that has always been SIGMA’s hallmark.
Connecting in 2025
Meet our team of experts and explore our latest innovations in refractory technology throughout 2025. These events offer valuable opportunities for direct discussions about your specific needs and how SIGMA’s expertise can support your success. Whether in Europe, Asia, or the Americas, we look forward to demonstrating our commitment to excellence in person.
Save the Dates:
- Mir Stekla, Moscow (March 11-14)
- Glassman Europe – Booth J18, Istanbul (May 14-15)
- China Glass 2025
- Glassman Asia 2025
- Conference on Glass Problems (date TBD)
- AFGM – Asean Glass Conference (date TBD)
Building Tomorrow Together
As we step into our 35th year, the passion that ignited our journey in 1990 burns brighter than ever. Our growth has given us global reach, but we’ve never lost sight of what matters most – the relationships we build with our customers and the trust you place in us. While our facilities have expanded and our technology has advanced, we remain the same family business at heart, ready to respond to your needs with the agility and personal attention that make Sigma Group unique in our industry.
The Mari family and our entire team thank you for being part of this remarkable journey. Here’s to continuing our story together in 2025 and beyond.