1936
The first professional machine for espresso coffee conceived, designed and built by engineer Orlando Simonelli in his workshop in Tolentino is the Simonelli 1936. This machine is stylistically in harmony with the tastes of the period but was already technically innovative and ahead of its times. While other companies still used a lever system to deliver coffee, Simonelli was the first to use a pump which ensured continuous delivery;a revolutionary system for the times and still today in use with the best machines for espresso coffee. The philosophy of building technically innovative machines, placing great emphasis on design and materials, which inspired Simonelli when building his first machine, remained the company mission over its long history
