Safo Group

History

SAFO group
1981

SAFO ss by Valfranco Fortuni is born, a computer company that has started to collaborate with one of the first short-term rental companies operating in Italy at the time

1981
SAFO group
1990

With the arrival of Franca Sacchi as co-founder, SAFO evolves into a Srl, marking the beginning of a new era

1990
SAFO group
2004

SAFO Sistemi Srl is experiencing a period of moderate growth, with some challenges and operational complexity

2004
SAFO group
2005

New start: Elpidio Sacchi takes the lead and launches a strategic relaunch plan, bringing new perspectives and pushing the global expansion of the company

2005
SAFO group
2007

Internationalization: Safo Romania is born and the holding company Safo Group S.p.A is founded – first step towards foreign

2007
SAFO group
2008

Launch of the medium-long term European strategic plan focusing on fine management and new solutions for the Italian and European markets

2008
SAFO group
2012

Safo UK becomes operational, marking the official entry into the UK, continuing its expansion on the continent

2012
SAFO group
2017

Arrival in France and partnership in the Iberian Peninsula with a new operating model, in order to guarantee its customers the extension of its offer to Spain and Portugal

2017
SAFO group
2019

Foundation of Safo Deutschland GmbH and creation of Kroschke Italia Srl, fruit of the collaboration with the German group Kroschke, with the aim of bringing to Italy the German know-how in the digitalization of auto practices.

2019
SAFO group
2022

Safo consolidates itself as a leader in the management of fines and car practices in France and Germany. The company also strengthens synergies with Kroschke, preparing the ground for new international expansions.

2022
SAFO group
2023

Safo US Inc. is founded with the intention of bringing its know-how to the country that, for the automotive industry, constitutes the largest potential market in the world and plans to enter Austria through Safo Deutschland GmbH

2023
SAFO group
2025-Futuro

Next international development goal, in addition to the consolidation on the US market, is constituted by the activation of services in South-America, planned with a first presence in Brazil the entry in Austria through Safo Deutschland GmbH

2025-Futuro