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An Italian Story
An Italian Story

Our history begins in 1958, when Giovanni Busi, with an innovative vision and a great entrepreneurial spirit, patented the BREBUS® device. 

This revolutionary device made it possible to transform women's hosiery machines into sports hosiery machines, opening up new opportunities in the knitting sector.
We have always worked hard to improve and perfect our technologies. Through constant investment in research and development, we have been able to accumulate vast experience in the field of sock machines production

Today we are proud to produce the best single-cylinder sock-knitting machines in the world for true rib socks, synonymous with quality, precision and reliability.

Over time, we have continuously innovated our production processes, introducing new technologies and materials, which have enabled us to meet our customers' needs. 

We have forged strategic partnerships with suppliers and customers, which have helped us expand our presence internationally.

Listed below are the most important events that have brought us to what we are today. 

1948 - Workers in an ironing room in Botticino
1948 - Workers in an ironing room in Botticino
1958
Company foundation

Using the BREBUS® device of his invention, Giovanni Busi transforms women's sock machines into terry sport sock machines.

1967
First BUSI® machine for socks

The first BUSI® sock machine was designed. From here, the company specialised in the production of true rib sock machines.

1973
American Market Entrance

BUSI® enters the US market through a partnership with US distributor Catawba Valley Machinery Co. of Hickory, NC.

1986
Electronic introduction

BUSI® presents its first machine equipped with an electronic drawing device.

1990
Integral electronics

Production of BUSI® machines with integral electronic control started.

1998
LIN-TOE® Patent

License acquisition of the LIN-TOE® Patent, the first toe-closing solution available on the market.

2005
Rimaglio System

Fine-tuning the system that still represents the most advanced system for stitch-by-stitch sewing of socks.

2009
TWIN LAYER patent

A patent was filed in Europe for the BUSI® TWIN LAYER machine, which enables the production of double layer socks.

2009
Recognition Federcalcio

The F.I.G.C., (Italian Football Federation) under the signature of Giancarlo Abete, announces that the Italian Referees Association has approved the new football socks made with BUSI® TWIN LAYER machine.

2012
Rimaglio 2.0

The new version of the Rimaglio device is presented, simplified and more powerful.

2013
Medical introduction

The first machines for the production of certified medical compression socks are brought onto the market.

2015
Rimaglio 3.0

For greater flexibility and ease of use, the Rimaglio device is upgraded to the current version 3.0.

2019
Via Giovanni Busi

The street where the company is based is named after the founder, Giovanni Busi, in honour of the service he offered to the area.

2020
New training room

BUSI® inaugurates a new training room in honour of Gianmario Busi, who passed away three years earlier, emphasising the fundamental importance for our company to train specialised technicians.

2023
ISPO Award

A sock made with the BUSI® TWIN LAYER machine, the result of a collaboration with Gordini, U.S.A, wins the ISPO Innovation Award 2023

Busi® is ECO FRIENDLY

Thanks to the photovoltaic system installed on our production site, your BUSI® machines are manufactured exclusively with clean energy.

When you choose a BUSI®, you contribute to environmental protection.
Busi® is ECO FRIENDLY
Made in Italy

The entire production process takes place at our premises in Italy, guaranteeing the use of top-quality materials and the employment of highly specialised personnel.

Made in Italy
BUSI® machines in the world
BUSI® machines in the world

BUSI® develops its turnover in more than 60 countries worldwide (with an export share of 90% and growing) through a network of partners with distribution and assistance functions.

What they say about us
LAW COMFORT
AUSTRALIA

We use these two machines to knit Fine Australian (19 micron) Merino Wool and they have worked well without problems since installation.

L'Università del Tessile di Riga
LETTONIA

Based on modern  technological equipment of the company BUSI GIOVANNI we conducted laboratory work for students. Using innovative yarns, we knitted samples of products with different interlacings. The textile machinery of the company BUSI GIOVANNI  is very well designed, fairly easy to manage and very productive. It is designed so that you can use different types of threads, alone and in combination.
We want to thank you for the opportunity to work on these machines!

Meias CENTOPE
BRASILE

Meias Centope, a primeira fabrica no Brasil a adquirir maquinas Busi com classic linking.

Hochschule Niederrhein, Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology
GERMANY

Thank you for the training and the many things we learned during the very short time. We will do our best at home when the machine will arrive.
Enclosed you will find the photo of our small group at the end.

Geropa Sport affirms quality of BUSI® socks knitting machines
BELGIUM – Hamont-Achel, February 2023

The company’s first BUSI® machines, manufactured in 1993, are still in production today, the company reports. According to BUSI® Giovanni, this is a proof of the longevity of its machines, which are said to have a proven average life of 25 years.

European manufacturer and supplier Geropa Sport was established more than 35 years ago. Among the first purchases from Busi Giovanni was the BUSI® 500 single cylinder sock machine. Today the company uses it mainly to produce high quality heavy-work socks. After more than 20 years, all four of the company’s BUSI® machines are still very reliable in terms of performances and quality, according to the manufacturer