About us

Three generations at the service of research and technological innovation of engines made in Italy

Our history

Fifty years of MLM, today among the most prestigious leading companies in the sector

There are stories of companies that are born just like that, at the turn of a key that opens the front door and ignites the motor of a passion. 1973 was the year when Matteo Laronga and his wife, Lidia Zambon decided to open up the garage of their home in Sesto San Giovanni to the most important challenge of their life. No one could have imagined that in just a handful of square meters it would be possible to create a design project that pushed the boundaries of possibility, creating an important entrepreneurial future in the world of high-pole motors. That year saw the creation of MLM, now one of the most important leading companies in the industry.

Matteo’s passion was never a secret. From the moment he began working at Stigler Otis, leading multinational in the lift sector, he learned everything he could to become an expert, specialising in the production of high-pole motors. The motor created in their garage, at the request of Stigler Otis in a moment of emergency, was only the first in a long series of experiments and challenges that would lead MLM to be the success it is today.

While the company was growing, the children, Luca and Marco were growing up to, bringing a new generation into the family business. Luca has specialised in the sale and marketing of motors, increasing the range of products offered by MLM, while Marco has contributed to the success of the company by creating new technologies and innovating production processes.

Between 1980 and 2000, growth at MLM was all about innovation, research, professionalism and passion, all distinctive characteristics of Matteo, pioneer and expert at creating the perfect synergy of precious traditional manual expertise and modern technological innovation. Every MLM motor represents company activity as if it were an object poem: a work of art whose beauty is captivating, revealing itself to the expert eyes of technical engineers in the industry.

Over the years, MLM has gone on to become a strong presence on the Italian market, also starting to export its motors all over the world, including to Germany, Sweden, Scotland, France, the Middle East, United States, Canada, Australia, South East Asia, and Latin America.
Today, the company continues to grow and to innovate, guaranteeing quality, reliable products, always under the guidance of the Laronga family: together with Matteo and Lidia, sons Luca and Marco, and a third generation, represented by Davide, Daniele, Laura and Stefano. More united than ever and ready to look to the future with optimism, wisdom and expertise, to face increasing and more prestigious challenges.

MLM achievements

The important steps that brought our company towards the international motor market

1973

The initial solid foundations were laid for Italian company MLM, just outside Milan, in Sesto San Giovanni

1974-1985

A decade in which MLM specialises in the repair of electric motors

1987

It’s time to expand: MLM grows from 100 sq m to 1000 sq m

1993

Everything has grown and even the company name has changed: the individual small business is now MLM S.A.S.

2005

Growth means even more space is needed for production, because the continued cycle resin system is completed, taking the company from 1000 sq m to 4500 sq m.