History
1980
COMET was born November 3, 1980.
1990
Over the years, COMET faces a progressive increase in production and an enlargement of its production site. In 1991 it was the first company in the world to use a “Banbury”, a closed chamber mixer, with hydraulic engines. In 1994 he distinguished himself as the first Company in the national sector to obtain the ISO 9001 quality certification.
2000
The Company came to count three production lines (in addition to the robotized handling of the coils). In these years COMET enters the world of extrusion compounds and affirms its presence in an ever-expanding market.
2003
BHF Ltd., owned by the Bernini family, takes over 100% of the Company COMET.
2006
Laborsil was born on June 12, 2006 as a commercial company.
2010
Laborsil begins the production of silicone compounds.
2012
COMET begins the construction of the new plant in Coccaglio (BS).
2015
COMET moves to a new production site of 12,000 square meters of covered area with three mixing lines, recording an increase in production capacity from 20,000 to 28,000 tons per year.
2016
On May 31, 2016 COMET acquired the Laborsil company (located in Bergamo), expanding its offer and confirming its nature as a leader in the rubber compounds sector.
2018
The merger by incorporation of Laborsil into COMET takes place. The two companies thus become a unique reality. To confirm this important step, the Company commissiones a restyling of Comet brand.
