History

In the heart of Italy, just outside Milan, the Silanos story began in 1964 — not with a grand factory or international ambition, but with the quiet determination of a father who believed in hard work, quality, and doing things the right way. 

He founded Silanos to meet a growing need in the hospitality world: professional dishwashing machines that were not only reliable but built with care. From those early days, the company was shaped by values that still define it today: consistency, trustworthiness, and a deep sense of responsibility. Values that make being reliable not just a promise, but a way of being.

A legacy passed down
As the company grew, so did the Silanos family’s involvement. Marco Silanos, the founder’s son, literally grew up among machines and tools. But before taking the reins, Marco left Italy to explore the world, studying economics and languages in London and Paris, gaining fresh perspectives and ultimately returning home with new ideas and a renewed appreciation for the values his father instilled.

Marco’s leadership has been shaped by those very roots, but also driven by a deep passion, for innovation, quality, and creating machines that bring real value to customers. His vision helped transform Silanos into a company that is not only technically advanced, but also full of enthusiasm, creativity, and engagement at every level. 

Built in Italy, made for the world
Today, Silanos designs and manufactures every machine in its facility in Pioltello, Milan, a plant that proudly carries the legacy of its founders while embracing new technologies and sustainable practices. Every year, more than 35,000 dishwashers and accessories leave the Silanos factory to serve kitchens around the globe, from local cafés to Michelin-starred restaurants, from boutique hotels to large-scale commercial operations. And while the technology has evolved, the heart of every machine remains the same: Italian expertise, human care, and generations of know-how. Grounded in a commitment to authenticity, fairness, and ethical behavior in everything we do. 

A family company with a global vision
Silanos has expanded its reach across more than 25 countries, building trusted partnerships with distributors, OEM customers and hospitality professionals. In recent years, the company has embraced new partnerships, such as its strategic alliance with Swedish investment group Sandberg Development. Yet even with global ties, Silanos remains proudly Italian, a family-run company with deep local roots and a strong belief in personal relationships. 

What guides us
The Silanos name stands for more than just dishwashing. It stands for trust built over time, passion that fuels innovation and integrity that touches every decision we make. Whether we’re developing energy-efficient solutions or supporting a small restaurant with their very first machine, our mission is the same: to deliver clean efficiency, beauty and care, the Italian way.