The presentation ceremony for DUALEE, the new company created through the merger of ELSEL S.r.l. and ELETTRONICA MELARA S.r.l., was held on Monday, August 4, at the Luna Blu facility in La Spezia. The two companies are long-established businesses in La Spezia’s technology sector, specializing in mechanics, electronics, and electromechanics applied to defense.
The event was hosted in one of the area’s landmark spaces for social commitment, created by Fondazione Carispezia as part of the “AUT AUT – Autism Autonomy” project. It represented a significant moment for the employees of the two companies and for the entire local industrial community.
The Chief Executive Officers, Eng. Francesco Cicillini and Eng. Giulio Epis, presented the new corporate structure to those in attendance, highlighting the reasons and future prospects behind the creation of a company capable of strengthening the area’s technological and production presence with an international outlook.
“The merger represents a concrete opportunity for growth and transformation for both companies,” said Eng. Francesco Cicillini, CEO of ELSEL S.r.l., which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in these very days. “We have chosen to combine our respective strengths in research and development, design, production, and technical support in order to strengthen our position and tackle the challenges of an increasingly competitive global market with determination.”
“DUALEE is the result of decades of shared work, the professionalism of our employees, and the desire to build a solid and sustainable future,” added Eng. Giulio Epis, CEO of ELETTRONICA MELARA S.r.l. “We intend to preserve the founding values of the two original companies, while remaining open to innovation and collaboration with strategic partners in academia, research, and training.”
An Industrial Project for the Local Area and for New Generations
The creation of DUALEE takes place in an economic and geopolitical context in which defense and security technologies play an increasingly strategic role. In this framework, La Spezia, historically linked to defense and shipbuilding, confirms its position as a key hub for high-tech industry, capable of attracting expertise, investment, and institutional synergies.
Starting this autumn, DUALEE will operate as one of the top ten companies by revenue in the province, with 250 employees and a rapidly expanding portfolio of activities. The new company will also aim to strengthen its ties with the local area through training programs, internships, and technical specialization pathways in collaboration with universities and research centers, offering concrete employment opportunities for young people.
The investment therefore represents not only an industrial evolution, but also a driver of social and economic growth, capable of enhancing local expertise and generating a positive impact over the medium to long term.
DUALEE presents itself as a dynamic, solid company ready to contribute, through innovative solutions and outstanding expertise, to strengthening Italy’s national system and technological competitiveness worldwide.