Persico: 50 years of innovation and a new era for rotational moulding with Smart 1.2

In 2026 Persico Group marks a major milestone: fifty years of technological innovation and engineering excellence in advanced manufacturing. Founded in 1976 in Italy as a wooden model workshop for moulds, the company has continually evolved into a highly specialized global player, combining operational agility with international reach. What Persico calls a “pocket multinational” is today a trusted partner for the design and supply of moulds, production equipment, and turnkey systems serving high-performance industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial, and medical. Its growth has been guided by a clear vision: anticipating market needs through continuous innovation and integration of advanced technologies.

It is in this context that Smart 1.2 was developed – a new solution set to redefine access to rotational moulding. Compact, fully assembled, and ready to operate, the system represents a major step forward compared to traditional equipment. At the heart of this innovation is the use of electrically heated moulds, eliminating the need for an oven, traditionally the largest and most complex element of rotational moulding. This approach drastically reduces both the footprint and operational complexity, making the technology easier to implement and manage.

Rotational moulding is a well-established process for producing hollow plastic parts: polymer powder is placed inside a mould that rotates along two axes while being heated, allowing the material to coat the internal surfaces evenly. The result is a seamless component with uniform wall thickness and high mechanical performance. With Smart 1.2, Persico brings this technology into a modern context, making it more accessible and perfectly suited to contemporary production environments. Its compact size (2,950 × 1,980 × 2,100 mm) allows standard truck transport and installation in limited spaces, while the plug-and-play setup eliminates the need for complex installation procedures. One of the system’s most significant advantages is its impact on industrialization: Smart 1.2 significantly reduces upfront investment, accelerates time-to-production, and lowers operational costs. This makes it particularly attractive for the production of small hollow plastic components and applications requiring flexibility, speed, and resource optimization.

More than just a machine, SMART 1.2 acts as an enabling platform, democratizing access to rotational moulding and opening new opportunities for industrial development. It is a concrete example of how Persico continues to integrate engineering, process innovation, and digitalization to support the evolution of manufacturing. Fifty years after its founding, the Group reaffirms its ability to look ahead, transforming established technologies into intelligent, sustainable solutions ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s production.