1900
Roots on the job site.
Our story begins in the early 1900s with the construction of tunnels, bridges and specialist foundation works.
Hands-on experience in the field, where the Dai Prà family's journey began.
A family story.
An evolving vision.
For three generations, Dai Prà has specialised in ground improvement technology. As a manufacturer, we design and develop all our machines and plants for ground improvement, specialist foundations and geotechnical applications in-house, and supply them worldwide through an international sales and shipping network.
Every generation, a step forward.
Scroll through our history and discover the milestones along the way.
Antonio's children
Know-how handed down.
Antonio Dai Prà passes the family's experience on to his children, who carry on their father's work.
The trade and site know-how pass from one generation to the next.
1973
From experience to machines.
After studying geology, Marcello Dai Prà enters the industry and starts selling drilling and grouting machines in Europe and North Africa.
1997
From sales to manufacturing.
In 1997 the company passes to Paola Dai Prà, who specialises by moving from selling to manufacturing ground improvement machinery.
2010
Experience without borders.
Paola Dai Prà expands the business beyond Italy.
The company's expertise reaches new markets, opening a path of international growth.
2021
New technology, the same story.
Guglielmo joins the company as a developer and expands the Dai Prà product range.
He introduces automation and Industry 4.0 technology, enabling Dai Prà to secure several product and method patents and helping the family's machinery and business evolve.