GAPI Group had its beginning in the sixties, more as a guiding idea than as an active group of Companies. At that time, Gapi had a reputation and expanded itself as a manufacturer of O-Rings, developing and industrializing injection moulding technology, finishing operations and post curing of rubber.

In the following years, new products have been developed in the sectors of sealing and fluid containment, in countless different industrial fields. During 1987, GAPI USA was incorporated and began activity as a logistics center for entering into North America markets.

In 1991 was acquired LANZA NUOVA Spa with its product lines of PTFE, thus integrating the product program where was prevailing rubber production.

The building of the Cividino-Italy logistics center was the starting point for a total reorganisation of the Group not only for marketing but also for industrial output.

At the same time Group presence on North Europe markets is strengthened by GAPI GmbH created in Germany.

During 1998, takes place the acquisition of ROLF Spa and the founding of GAPI Ltd in UK, the latter originating by acquiring a part of DSM Polypenco. In 1999, Pradella & Matego enters into the Group and in Germany another part of DSM Polypenco is incorporated into GAPI GmbH.

Virgin PTFE-sheets, rods, tubes, skive roll stock, and finished parts

Mechanical (repro) PTFE rods

Glass filled PTFE sheets, rods, tubes, and finished parts

Carbon filled PTFE sheets, rods tubes, and finished parts

50% stainless steel sheets, rods tubes, and finished parts

40% bronze sheets, rods tubes, and finished parts

60% bronze sheets, rods tubes, and finished parts

custom PTFE fillers