SAFOP SPA MANUFACTURER OF HEAVY DUTY CNC LATHE . Safop started in 1925 with the construction of small machine tools. During eighty five years of activity the company has constantly reviewed and kept pace with the latest technology in machine tool design and has adapted accordingly to meet the markets ever changing demands. 1925 : Foundation and production of medium-small lathes 1950 : Production of Customer oriented machines 1957 : New factory was opened in Porcia (Pordenone) 1962 : Production of first numerical controlled machine 1982 : Production of first hydrostatic machine 1995 : Development of products for railways sector 1998 : ISO 9001 Certification 2007 : New factory opened in Pordenone «Research and Development» together with innovative design has become the key objective in a company dedicated to producing technological solutions.