Delivering hydraulic solutions with innovation and reliability: F.O.R.T., a symbol of excellence from Central Italy since 1967.
Founded in 1967 by Luigi Ceccarelli in Jesi, Italy, F.O.R.T. (Forniture Oleodinamiche Ricambi Trattrici) was born as a small workshop driven by Luigi’s hands-on experience and passion for hydraulic technology.
At the time, the hydraulics field was still developing in Italy, and Luigi quickly became a trusted point of reference for farmers, mechanics, and local industries who relied on his practical skills and straight-forward approach.
The customers valued Luigi’s ability to find solutions, repair components, and offer reliable advice, qualities that formed the foundation of the company’s identity. When Luigi passed the business on to his three children, Massimo, Paola and Claudio, the transition marked the beginning of the second generation. Each of them brought different strengths, allowing the company to evolve while maintaining the solid principles on which it had been built.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, F.O.R.T. remained a true family-run enterprise, gradually modernising its work processes while keeping its feet firmly planted in the philosophy of the original workshop: technical competence, honesty, and close relationships with customers. As hydraulic technologies advanced, the company expanded its skills and strengthened partnerships with leading manufacturers, including Danfoss. These collaborations enriched the know-how of a team that has always remained deliberately close-knit today, currently made up of eight people.
In recent years, F.O.R.T. has welcomed the third generation into the business. Massimo’s children, Alessandro and later Costanza, joined the company, bringing new energy and a renewed focus on both technical development and organisational growth. Their involvement marks a significant milestone in the story of the company: the passing down of experience not only through formal training but through daily work alongside family members who have loved the sector for decades.
This generational continuity is one of F.O.R.T.’s defining characteristics. It reflects how the company has evolved over nearly 60 years, slowly, organically, and without losing sight of the personal relationships that have always been at its core. The introduction of new technologies and updated equipment, has supported the manual expertise that still drives much of the company’s day-to-day work, from repairs to custom solutions.
Today, F.O.R.T. continues to operate as a small, close-knit team serving agriculture, construction, marine and industrial sectors worldwide. Despite its growth in knowledge and capabilities, the company remains true to its origins: a workshop approach, direct communication, and a strong sense of responsibility toward every customer.
“What began with Luigi Ceccarelli’s determination in 1967 has become a three-generation story of commitment, continuity, and family values, an example of how small Italian enterprises can evolve while preserving the spirit that shaped their beginnings.”
The F.O.R.T. team.
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