TRIESTE – The SIAD Group has selected the industrial port of Marghera (Venice) for the construction of its new production plant dedicated to large-scale Air Separation Units (ASUs), destined for international markets. The plant, currently under construction, is expected to be completed in 2026 and represents a €50 million investment by SIAD Macchine Impianti, the company leading the Group’s engineering division.
The new production site will be located within the port area of Marghera and will feature a quay with direct access to the sea — a key element that will allow the direct loading of large-scale units onto ships, significantly reducing both the costs and complexity of land-based logistics. This solution will help cut road congestion, environmental impact and transport times, as emphasized by Fulvio Lino Di Blasio, President of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
“The establishment of SIAD in Porto Marghera,” Di Blasio stated, “reinforces the role of the Port of Venice as a national hub for project cargo — a sector that already relies on maritime transport for over 90% of its volume. The ability to manufacture large components on-site and load them directly onto vessels represents a clear competitive advantage for the port and industrial system.”
The new facility will be dedicated to the production of ASU plants for generating oxygen, nitrogen, and argon — strategic technologies for decarbonisation and the hydrogen economy. Each unit will be capable of handling 12 tonnes of materials, supporting advanced industrial processes and sustainable production. The investment complements ongoing developments in Bergamo, where SIAD maintains its historic technical and operational headquarters.
“This is a strategic decision,” said Bernardo Sestini, President and CEO of the SIAD Group, “aimed at boosting logistics efficiency and supporting the energy transition. The port of Marghera enables us to integrate production and shipment into a single platform, opening new prospects for export and growth across our entire supply chain.”
The investment will also lead to the recruitment of qualified personnel and the construction of a service building, internal roadways, and parking facilities. The construction permits were issued swiftly, as part of the fast-track procedures under the Veneto Simplified Logistics Zone (ZLS).
