Forty Years of Leadership, Resilience, and Innovation

October 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone for Paolo Mantovani, who celebrates forty years of career at MBI, the company founded by his father Alberto and now a world leader in the production of equipment for demolition and recycling.

His journey began in 1984 when Paolo, still very young, decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. He started in the workshop, an experience that allowed him to gain a deep understanding of the product and the production process. This hands-on approach shaped his strategic vision, enabling him to fully grasp the challenges and opportunities of the industry.

After solidifying strong technical skills, Paolo began working in the commercial department, where his curiosity and innovative spirit led him to explore new international markets. During his trips to Japan, he discovered advanced demolition technologies that were then unknown in Europe. These new solutions inspired a strategic shift for MBI, progressively focusing on demolition and recycling equipment, which would become the company’s core business.

One of the distinguishing elements of Paolo’s leadership has been his talent for maximizing the advantages of a family-run company. His ability to build genuine and valuable relationships with clients has created a true family atmosphere around MBI. Many clients are not just business partners but trusted friends who have accompanied the company on its growth journey for decades. Paolo has earned the loyalty of a dedicated clientele, extending these relationships beyond the business context and forging deep human connections with people from all over the world, often standing by him in his personal life as well. This relational approach has added further value to the company, making customer relationships a fundamental pillar of MBI’s success.

Despite this success, Paolo’s career has not been without challenges. His personal and professional life has been marked by difficult moments, such as the loss of close family and friends, tragic events like earthquakes and fires, and global crises that deeply affected the market. In all these circumstances, Paolo demonstrated extraordinary resilience, a quality that not only has always distinguished him but one he has instilled in the company. This spirit of resilience has become a central value at MBI, ensuring its ability to adapt and thrive even in the most complex times.

Under his commercial leadership, MBI experienced extraordinary international expansion. Thanks to his vision and determination, the company has consolidated its leadership position in the sector, bringing its innovative solutions from Italy to the Netherlands, from China to the United States, from Germany to Canada. Despite the challenges along the way, Paolo has always found a way to turn difficulties into opportunities, thus strengthening the company’s global presence.

In 2021, Paolo became CEO, a natural step for someone who has dedicated his entire career to growing MBI. With his solid knowledge of the market and its players, Paolo has successfully led the company to new frontiers, staying true to the tradition of excellence and innovation that has always distinguished MBI. His leadership has been key in facing the new challenges of the global market, continuing to invest in quality and innovation.

Paolo’s journey is an example of dedication, courage, and resilience. Today, forty years after his first day in the workshop, he continues to lead MBI with the same passion and determination, keeping the company at the forefront of the demolition and recycling industry.