Ezio Annettoni established CEA, Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche Annettoni S.p.A., setting up a factory in Lecco, via G.B. Vico. The production range, including arc welders and resistance spot and butt welding equipment, already contained in essence many of the future concepts which CEA would introduce the following years innovation, quality components, accurate and purpose-built assembly, reliability and keen attention to quality/price ratio.