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from Our Roots to Our Future

A story of innovation, vision, and international growth

Clerprem is an Italian family owned company with a long-standing industrial tradition, born from a bold entrepreneurial vision and grown through passion, expertise, and a strong spirit of innovation.
From the very beginning, we have believed in the value of research, the quality of materials, and the power of ideas.

Today, in it’s third generation, we look back on a journey marked by key milestones, challenges overcome, and goals achieved — a journey that has made us a global reference point in the automotive and rail industries.

Our history is the foundation on which we build the future, every single day.

1959
COMPANY ESTABLISHMENT
More than 55 years ago, the founder Roberto Marchesi established in Milan the first company for importing, transforming, and distributing on the Italian market blocks of polyurethane foam, at that time a very innovative material for cushions, armchairs and sofas.
1959
1971
HEADQUARTER AND PRODUCTION
The company transferred its operations to the Venetian region, in Carrè, setting up the first and the main manufacturing plant. Clerprem - future corporate headquarter- became also one of the first Italian foamer of polyurethane cold cured foamed parts for Automotive seatings.
1971
1978
FIRST JUST-IN-TIME PLANT
The second manufacturing plant was set up near the Motown Turin, in Cumiana for moulding armrests, headrests, backrests and seat foams for the automotive industry and granting just in time deliveries to local plants of Italian largest OEMS, such as Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ferrari, and Maserati.
1978
1980-1990
PRODUCTS AND MARKETS DIVERSIFICATION 
During the 80’s and 90’s Clerprem acquired new know-how and technologies and diversified into other product ranges producing office chairs, armchairs as well as synthetic leather for footwear and travel bags for the fashion industry.
1980-1990
1991
FIRST FOREIGN PLANT 
Short after Germany’s reunification, the company took over an East German seats manufacturer of train coaches near Dresden, establishing Clerprem Deutschland and relocating assembly operations in a plant in Neustadt in Sa. for delivering just in time seats to the railway industry.
1991
2000
METAL STRUCTURES INTRODUCTION 
Expanding its competencies, know-how and product range, the company set up a new plant in Atessa and introduced CNC-milling, tubing, robotized wire bending and MIG, TIG and Laser welding for seat frames and also aluminum die casting and powder coating.
2000
2008
EXPANDING OUTSIDE OF EUROPE
Clerprem Tunisie was established in Menzel Jemil on the North African coast. The plant is specialized in polyurethane foaming, cutting and sewing fabric and genuine leather covers, robotized wire bending and welding, assembling seats parts for both automotive and railway industries.
2008
2015
APPROACH TO AMERICA
Clerprem Mexico was established in Huamantla, in the state of Tlaxcala for just in time delivering to nearby OEMs. The plant is specialized in PUR foaming, cutting and sewing of leather and fabric covers, upholstering and assembling of front and rear armrests and sidebolsters.
2015
2018
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Clerprem USA was established in Sacramento, CA, for manufacturing seating systems for train coaches and complying with Buy America’s criteria. The company is specialized in sustainable PUR foaming, cutting and sewing of covers, upholstering and assembling of seating systems.
2018
2025
TODAY
The family-owned business, now led by the second generation with the third generation actively involved, operates across Europe, North Africa, and North America. With around 2000 employees worldwide, Clerprem specializes in the manufacturing and supply of premium-class seating systems, their components, and related services, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction in both the Automotive and Railway industries.
2025
History - founder
Roberto Marchesi, founder

major clients

Strong Partnerships, Tailored Solutions

At Clerprem, we partner with leading international players in the automotive and railway seating industries, delivering advanced engineering solutions and high-performance products. We are a global supplier specialized in the design and manufacturing of seating systems and transport components, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability.

  • Our approach is driven by active listening, continuous innovation, and a customer-centric mindset: we work closely with our clients to transform their needs into tailor-made, efficient, and scalable solutions, designed to meet the challenges of fast-evolving global markets.
  • With strong engineering expertise, flexible and integrated manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we successfully manage complex projects on a global scale, ensuring high standards across the entire value chain.

Choosing Clerprem means relying on a trusted global partner, able to combine technological innovation, manufacturing excellence, and forward-looking vision to create long-term value.

What they say about us

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