Our History

‘‘Ditta Maccaferri” invented  the famous gabion. The old craft trade grows into an industrial enterprise.

Start of the diversification process: 18 new companies set up, through mergers and new acquisitions. The original “sack” gabions were followed by the new box-shaped design, which was used in many large public work projects.

Operations expanded over 5 continents. Sharp acceleration in geographical and product diversification. New market approach in compliance with international standards and specifications. 

Start of systematic partnerships to offer to customers a full range of durable and cost-effective environmental solutions. 

Maccaferri enters the Geosynthetic market with its own portfolio.

Maccaferri joins Ambienta, Europe’s leading sustainability-focused investment manager, marking a new phase of growth, innovation, and global development — strengthening our commitment to engineering excellence, climate adaptation, and sustainable solutions.

Present in over 130 countries, we deliver solutions that help infrastructure adapt to climate change and extreme events. Driven by innovation in geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental engineering, we lead the way in resilient, sustainable infrastructure. As an Industry Global Platform, we integrate technologies, companies, and expertise to scale impact and shape future-ready solutions. This strategic positioning reinforces our undisputed leadership and strengthens our role in the global transition toward climate resilience.