ALA’s company history begins with a sales representation of fasteners started by Franco Scannapieco, a first-generation entrepreneur who recognized the potential of this business in the 1980s.
After several years of experience, Franco, together with his brother Fulvio and Vittorio Genna,
establishes AIP ITALIA, a company specializing in the distribution of aeronautical supplies
and providing of integrated logistics and supply chain management services for major players in the aerospace industry.
AIP stands today as the holding company of ALA Group.
ALA is founded in 2010, from the sale of business branches of
AIP Italia and its competitor Avio Import in a minority share: starting from this moment,
an internationalization path begins through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
The M&A operations were aimed at expanding the geographies where ALA has direct operations, while maintaining a focus on markets with a strong aerospace vocation: ALA today serves its international Customers from a single global platform.
The acquisition of the Spanish Group SCP Sintersa – which occurred in 2022 – is particularly significant. With this move, ALA acquires a market share in the Iberian Peninsula, but especially in the strategic and evolving segment of the design, production, and assembly of electrical interconnection systems, as well as 35 years of experience in the business.
ALA is today a Supply Chain Integrator for high-tech markets, operating as a
one-stop-shop supplier and strategic partner, seamlessly integrated into its Customers’ processes and production lines.
1980
Italy
The Beginning
Franco Scannapieco – brother of ALA Chairman, Fulvio Scannapieco – sets up a sales representative business of fasteners
1986
Italy
AVIO IMPORT Foundation
Franco and Fulvio Scannapieco along with other partners found AVIO IMPORT.
The Company’s line of business includes the wholesale distribution of industrial supplies
such as fasteners and fastening systems for the aerospace markets and integrated logistics
1995
Italy
AIP ITALIA Foundation
Franco and Fulvio Scannapieco, after parting ways with shares in AVIO IMPORT, together with Vittorio Genna – found AIP ITALIA, specialized in materials distribution, and provision of integrated logistics services for the aerospace market
2009
Italy
ALA
With the hive-off of the business branches of
AVIO IMPORT and AIP ITALIA,
ALA is established, with the aim
of creating a true “national excellence”
2010
USA
The Internationalization
USA marks the starting point of ALA international expansion through the acquisition of AEROLYUSA in 2010 and WESTBURY in 2012, both in New York State
2016
France & United Kingdom
The STAG GROUP
In 2016, with the acquisition of the Anglo-French STAG Group, the expansion into Europe starts
2018
Israel
ALA Israel
In 2018, ALA ISRAEL is established through a joint venture with a local partner
2019
Italy
AIP and ALA acquisition
ALA is under full control of AIP ITALIA, which is becoming the Group’s financial holding company
2020
Germany
ALA Germany
Through the acquisition of a local player, ALA GERMANY – now based in Hamburg – is added to the Group’s locations
2021
Italy
Stock Market Listing
ALA lists on Italian Stock Exchange
EGM (Euronext Growth Milan)
USA
New branch opening
Opening of a sales office in Garden Grove – Los Angeles, California
2022
Spain & Portugal
Acquisition of S.C.P. Sintersa
Acquisition of S.C.P. Sintersa Group, Spain’s leading supplier of high-performance electrical interconnection systems
2023
USA
Commercial opening
Opening of Forth Worth Sales Office, in Texas
United Kingdom
ALA expands its regional presence in UK opening a new sales office in Derby, East Midlands
2024
Italy
S.A. Sintersa in Italy
Spanish subsidiary Sintersa S.A.
opens its first foreign production site in Milan, Italy
Our Milestones
The acquisition of the Spanish Group SCP Sintersa – occurring in 2022 – is particularly significant. With this move, ALA acquires a market share in the Iberian Peninsula, but especially in the strategic and evolving segment of the design, production, and assembly of electrical interconnection systems, as well as 35 years of experience in the business.
ALA is a Supply Chain Integrator for high-tech markets, operating as a one-stop-shop supplier and strategic partner, seamlessly integrated into its Customers’ processes and production lines.