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      About

      OUR HISTORY

      Founded in 1978 by brothers Augusto and Luciano Cappeller, Special Springs began its journey with the goal of developing and producing both custom springs and standardized springs for molds. The company rapidly expanded its product range to include gas cylinders, mainly serving the automotive sector.
      Over nearly 50 years, Special Springs has upheld its founding values: reliability, safety, high quality, and speed of service.

      OUR PATH TO THE PRESENT

      2023

      45th Anniversary

      Special Springs celebrates 45 years of activity. This anniversary was possible thanks to a network of branches and international collaborations, born after strategical acquisitions and to a constant commitment towards present and future challenges.

      2022

      Opening of the French Branch

      Special Springs opens a new branch in France, aiming to meet the needs of a key market such as the transalpine one.

      2019

      Headquarters Expansion

      The main headquarters was expanded to increase production capacity and improve operational efficiency through the reorganization of departments and the installation of state-of-the-art machinery.

      2017

      Opening of Special Springs do Brasil

      The opening of Special Springs do Brasil strengthens the company’s presence in the South American market, facilitating relationships with local partners.

      2012

      Opening of a New Production Plant

      Special Springs relocates to a new facility of approximately 30,000 m², ensuring greater production capacity and setting the stage for sustainable growth in the following years.

      2011

      Opening of Special Springs LLC in North America

      With Special Springs LLC, the company establishes a branch in the United States, positioning itself in one of the key markets for gas spring production.

      2005

      Opening of the Indian Branch, Global Special Springs

      The opening of the branch in India marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy in Asia, offering privileged access to the Far East markets.

      1990

      Start of Gas Spring Production

      In 1990, Special Springs begins producing gas springs, an area in which the company has introduced numerous innovations, particularly related to safety.

      1978

      Founding of Special Springs

      The Cappeller brothers establish Special Springs with the initial goal of meeting the growing demand for standardized mold springs.

      1968

       

      The Origins

      In 1968, the Cappeller family began its entrepreneurial journey in the custom springs sector, acquiring the expertise that would lead to the founding of Special Springs in the following decade.

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        • The company
          • About us
          • Our History
          • Special Springs around the world
        • Products
          • Gas Springs
            • Cylinder series
            • Harsh Environments
              • Secondary wiper
              • Skudo
              • Skudo-Flex
            • Safety features
          • Wire Springs
            • ISO 10243 Wire springs
            • JIS B 5012 wire springs
            • US Series wire springs
            • Precompressed Units
            • Custom springs
            • Electrophoretic coating E-Coat
          • Systems
            • Linked Systems
            • Manifold system
            • The Easy Manifold System
            • The control delay system
          • Gas punching units
            • Nitro Strip
            • Nitrogen Punching Unit
          • Accessories
            • Nitro roller
            • Spring plungers
            • DYBO 4.0 control unit
            • EYE pressure sensor
            • Screws
        • Applications
        • Innovation and quality
          • Research & Development
          • Production
          • Certification
        • Download
          • Catalogues
          • Maintenance manuals
          • Technical Documents
          • Product authenticity
          • 3D CAD Files
        • Dealers
        • News
        • Contacts
          • Locations
          • Work with us
        • B2B
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          • German
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