Faema
Italian espresso machine manufacturer
FAEMA (Italian acronym: Fabbrica Apparecchiature Elettromeccaniche e Affini) primarily engaged in the production of espresso machines, was founded in 1945 by Carlo Ernesto Valente, in Milan, Italy. Faema was to become synonymous with the post-war production boom in Italy, by actively pursuing technological innovation as the company's driving force.
01Cycling team
Faema has a long history of sponsoring cycling teams. They have acted as the main or sole sponsor of numerous cycling teams for many years, but also as co-sponsor. The best-known rider competing for a team sponsored by Faema was 5-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx.
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- Faema E61 - 1961.jpg by Stefano, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Espresso making on Faema espresso machine in Brno, Brno-City District.jpg by Frettie, CC BY-SA 3.0
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