Guido Monti decides to start his own business as a repair technician for electronic devices and arcade games.

A year later, his brother Paolo joins the business.

The de facto company “Monti Fratelli” is founded, which would then become Project Group.

This new company makes the first industrial electrical systems for Borghi Azio, Smalteria Beggi & Paterlini, and one year later for the new San Polo d’Enza public swimming pool.

This new company makes the first industrial electrical systems for Borghi Azio, Smalteria Beggi & Paterlini, and one year later for the new San Polo d’Enza public swimming pool.

F.lli Monti s.n.c. is founded on 28th May as the employee Rosario Flocca joins the company. The 170 m2 new headquarters in San Polo d’Enza is completed. Here is the original Italian entry. 

In agreement with 7 other craftsmen from San Polo d’Enza, they decide to buy land in the new San Polo d’Enza industrial area, dividing it into 300 m2 lots each, so the new 400 m2 company headquarters could then be built there.

Guido Monti gets to know Valdo Cascione, the owner of AIE System in Albinea, a pioneer in electric circuits with PLC. F.lli Monti decides to buy a majority stake in AIE System, changing the company name to AIE Progetti.

While opening up to electric automation, the decision is made to invest in purchasing Siemens brand programmable logic controller systems (PLC).

The first major orders from abroad are coming in.
Automation systems are being built for:
• Fiamm (Russia)
• CCPL (Peru)
• Heineken (Netherlands)
• Socama (Syria)

More connections.
Having worked there as employees for several years, Pierpaolo Curti, Maurizio Cagossi and Roberto Musi become part of the company.

Ferrari F1 gearbox test bench
Project Group becomes the direct supplier for Gruppo Sportivo Ferrari with a gearbox test bench for Formula 1 cars.

A new market.
Thanks to the government incentive program known as Conto Energia, the first 4 grid-connected photovoltaic systems have been installed to serve residential properties, effectively opening up a new market for the future.

New technologies.
In the early 2000s, the company undertook its first automation project based on the use of a robot, in this case a two-axis robot.

Project Group in the spotlight.
On 8th August, the two companies AIE Progetti Srl and F.lli Monti Srl merge into a single company. The name is changed to Project Group Srl.

The expansion continues.
As the number of orders grows, so does the number of employees, leading to the decision to move to a new 2,000 m² facility (the current headquarters).

F1 Clutch & Radiator Test Bench.
Project Group becomes a direct supplier to “Scuderia Toro Rosso” with a clutch test bench and, a few years later, radiators for Formula 1 cars.

Generational change.
As part of a natural generational shift, Matteo Monti and Claudio Flocca become full shareholders of Project Group Srl.

Industry 4.0.
Project Group is also investing in the Industry 4.0 initiative by purchasing an automated warehouse for goods, improving inventory management, and freeing up 235 m² of floor space. This space will be allocated to a new Research & Development area.

SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS
This is our story—the choices and people that have shaped who we are today. It is a testament to the challenges that Project Group has courageously faced and overcome alongside its customers. Our gaze remains fixed on the future.
We have clear ideas, new projects, and perspectives that are always attuned to the market and technological developments.
We can’t wait for tomorrow!

After years of strong business growth, on December 31, 2025, the company split into:

• Project Group Automation S.r.l, which specializes in industrial automation, robotics, and ATEX;

• Project Group S.r.l., which specializes in electrical systems, photovoltaics, and industrial electrical services;

The reorganization was designed to ensure full continuity in relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners.

This new structure allows us to operate with greater clarity, specialization, and stability.