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since 1939

For more than 80 years in Graphic Arts

We started the production of rubber for stamps in 1939 in Milan and since then we have kept growing over the years, eventually becoming the leading European company in the production of rubber compounds for the flexographic and stamp industry.

First distributors of TOK photopolymer plates in Italy, in the early 80s we presented the first analog plates for business forms and labels, we introduced new plates for all letterpress and flexographic applications and we assisted our customers in the adoption of cutting-edge printing technologies: digital CTP and direct laser engraving for perfect dot control.

Thanks to our extensive experience in the market, we have been able to expand our line of products, with the notable addition of metal plates and all related additives for photoengraving, high precision doctor blades and cleaning products for printing components (including plates, anilox rolls and machine parts), special plates for security printing, as well as machines for the processing of analogue photopolymers, CTP and direct engraving.

Working with printers brought us to study and build machines for printing variables controls: anilox, parts and plate cleaning for flexible packaging.

ditom srl

3 generations story

1939

IDA PLATE CLEANER

Amedeo Tommasi, born in Mestre (VE) in 1906, left Pirelli to start his own business in 1939 in Milan: IDA PLATE CLEANER

Born in Mestre (VE) in 1906, Amedeo Tommasi leaves his job at Pirelli to set up his own company in Milan in 1939: the company is named IDA DIMATORE, after his mother.

1955

DIMATORE & TOMMASI

In 1955, IDA DIMATORE became DIMATORE & TOMMASI.

In 1955, IDA DIMATORE becomes DIMATORE & TOMMASI. ✅

1962

DITOM S.p.a.

A leader in the flexographic and typographic market, the company continues to grow thanks to new compounds such as FBA, matrices, vulcanized rubber plates, and raw rubber for flexo printing. Production moves to a larger facility in Via Ludovico di Breme 11 in Milan.

In 1962, DITOM S.p.A. was founded from DImatore & TOMmasi and moved to a new 10,000 m² facility in Mazzo Milanese, enabling the production of rubber for the Italian market and meeting the growing demand from the European market.

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A leader in the flexo and letterpress market, the company continues to grow thanks to new compounds such as FBA, matrix boards, vulcanized rubber plates, and molding rubber for flexo printing. As a result, the production department moves to a larger facility at Via Ludovico di Breme 11 in Milan.
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On April 24th 1962, Amedeo Tommasi sets up DITOM S.p.A. The name DITOM comes from DImatore and TOMmasi. DITOM moves into a new 10.000-square-metre factory in Mazzo Milanese (Rho) which allows the production of moulding rubber in response to growing demand for rubber at Italian and European level.

1970

New collaborations

Around 1970, a new collaboration was established with Williamson Engineering Corp. of Caldwell, USA, bringing a wide range of presses and matrices to introduce into the market.

New products are introduced, such as hand-engraving rubber used in security printing and special rubber plates with fabric inserts for printing. The growing demand for flexo rubber leads Carlo Tommasi, a Doctor of Chemistry with a Master’s degree from the Institut National de Formation de Caoutchouc in Paris, to develop more than 100 different compounds tailored to every type of ink.

In 1962, DITOM S.p.A. was founded from DImatore & TOMmasi and moved to a new 10,000 m² facility in Mazzo Milanese, allowing for rubber production for the Italian market and to meet the growing demands of the European market.

Around 1970, a new collaboration starts with Williamson Engineering Corp. from Caldwell (USA) with a wide range of moulding press and new matrix boards for the market.

New products are introduced, such as hand-engraving rubber for what is now known as security printing and rubber sheets with fabric inserts.

The growing demand for flexo printing rubber leads Carlo Tommasi – who holds a degree in chemistry and a master from the Institut National de Formation de Caoutchouc in Paris – to create more than 100 different specific compounds for every kind of inks.

1981

First distributor in Italy

First plate distributor

Following market changes, in 1981 Ditom became the first distributor in Italy for Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (Japan) with their range of photopolymer plates: Miraclon, Elaslon, and Rigilon.

Adolfo Tommasi manages the Miraclon and Rigilon photopolymer division for the Italian market. In the 1980s, new collaborations also begin with:

Anderson & Vreeland per i viscosimetri e gli impianti montacliché.
SD Graphics Ltd for the distribution in Italy of metals such as zinc, magnesium, copper, and brass. Over the years, SD Graphics would be acquired by REVERE GRAPHICS LTD, which was later acquired by MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON LTD.
Uniroyal for the distribution of Flexlight polymers for flexo printing.
Rogers Corporation per i materiali R-BaK

As a result of a series of developments in the market, in 1981 Ditom becomes the 1st Italian distributor of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (JP) photopolymer plates: Miraclon, Elaslon and Rigilon.

Adolfo Tommasi takes care of photopolymer division, Miraclon and Rigilon for the italian market.

New cooperations start in the '80's:

- Anderson & Vreeland for viscosity controllers and plate mounting units.
- SD Graphics Ltd for the distribution of metals like zinc, magnesium, brass and copper for moulding, hot stamping and embossing. SD Graphics will be acquired later on by: REVERE GRAPHICS. Later on, they will merge to MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON LTD and later, LUXFER GROUP
- Uniroyal for Flexlight photopolymer plates for flexo.
- Rogers Corporation per R-BaK materials

2000

More Flexo

During the 1990s, the product range expanded with new items such as solvent-based photopolymers, doctor blades, and washing machines.

New important collaborations began a few years later.

Ditom introduces Aquaflex, the water-washable flexo plates, to the Italian market.

In the 1990s, the product range expanded to include new items such as solvent-based flexo photopolymer plates, doctor blades, anilox rolls, and plate washing machines.

New important cooperations start some years later:

Ditom introduces Aquaflex water washable plates for Dantex in Italy.

1990

Direct engraving

Thanks to the collaboration with LEAD LASERS BV in the field of direct laser engraving, new plates ideal for creating the perfect dot are introduced.

Thanks to the collaboration with LEAD LASERS B.V. in the Direct Laser Engraving field, new plates are introduced that are ideal for perfect dot creation.

2009

Ditom celebrates 70 years

70 years of activity

In 2009, Ditom celebrates its 70th anniversary and strengthens its collaborations in the printing sector:

LEAD LASERS BV
Machines for direct laser engraving

MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON LTD
Magnesium, zinc, copper, and brass plates for photochemical etching and CNC processing for embossing and hot stamping. Later, M.E.L. became LUXFER GROUP LTD.

TROIKA SYSTEMS LTD
Control instruments for anilox rolls and plates.

Ditom becomes a distributor for FLEXOCLEAN BV,
and a new project begins.
Ditom introduces its wide range of machines
for anilox cleaning: Ditomsounds.
Shortly after, the new Lavapezzi Linda machines are designed and built for cleaning flexo machine parts.

In 2009, DITOM celebrates its 70 anniversary and strengthenes ties with esteemed partners in the grafic arts and printing worlds:

LEAD LASERS BV,
Direct laser engraving machines for polymers,
elastomers and sleeves

MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON LTD,
Magnesium, copper, brass and zinc plates for photoengraving,
CNC engraving for embossing and hot foil printing.

TROIKA SYSTEMS LTD,
Control instruments for anilox and plates.

Ditom becomes Italian distributor for FLEXOCLEAN, NL
and a new important project starts.

Ditom presents his new range of cleaning machines for anilox: Ditomsounds anilox cleaning machines.

Shortly, new spraying machines are built and introduced to flexo printers: plates and flexo parts cleaning machining: Linda.

2011

Exclusive distributor

In 2011, Ditom becomes the EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE MIRACLON & RIGILON LINE IN ITALY of KODAK, which acquired the entire production line of the Japanese company Tokyo Ohka Kogyo.

Ditom presents “The Perfect Dot” at the ATIF Flexo Day.
Ditom collaborates with A.T.I.F., the Italian Technical Association for Flexography.

In 2011, Ditom becomes the sole official distributor for Miraclon and Rigilon in Italy for Kodak, which acquired all production facilities of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (T.O.K.).

Ditom starts to cooperate with LEAD LASERS BV, NL for DLE machines and presents “The perfect dot” at ATIF Flexo Day ATIF

Ditom has a long cooperation with A.T.I.F. , Italian Technical Association for Flexography.

2015

Evoluzions

Evolutions

Cristiano Bottazzini, head of Ditom’s technical area and member of the ATIF Technical Committee, has leveraged his years of experience working closely with printers to raise awareness among flexo printers about the control and cleaning of anilox rolls before printing, the inspection of flexo plates using special 3D microscopes, and the maintenance of the printing department with specific detergents to consistently achieve high-quality prints and printing results.

Cristiano Bottazzini shared his experience with printers to raise awareness among flexo printers about controlling and cleaning anilox rolls, inspecting flexo plates using specialized 3D instruments, and the importance of maintaining the printing press to achieve consistent printing results.

2022

Aquamag

Aquamag distribution

Ditom srl becomes the Italian distributor of Aquamag magnesium and brass plates for hot stamping and embossing.

Ditom srl becomes the Italian distributor
for AQUAMAG Magnesium and brass plates
for hot stamping and embossing

2023

SHOP ON LINE

Introduction E-Shop on line

Our new platform for purchasing our products online is launched, with direct payment via credit card.

Our new platform
for online purchases of our products is born,
with direct payment through credit card.

Our house, ditom event and our team

ITALIAN VERSION Da diversi mesi abbiamo inaugurato la nuova sede Ditom che, oltre agli uffici e allo stabilimento, prevede ampi spazi riservati alle dimostrazioni e alla formazione di clienti, partner e collaboratori. Ditom si è sempre distinta per l’esperienza maturata nel corso della sua lunga attività e nel corso degli ultimi anni si è focalizzata sul servizio ai clienti, l’assistenza tecnica e la formazione continua agli operatori. Per questo motivo, avere un’ampia showroom con attrezzature e impianti dedicati, sale riunioni polifunzionali era davvero fondamentale ai fini del progetto.

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Cristiano Bottazzini lavora in Ditom dal 1994 e affianca gli stampatori in reparto per aumentare la qualità e a risolvere le problematiche legate ai cliché o alle variabili nella macchina da stampa. Ama le sfide e ciò che preferisce del suo lavoro è trovare soluzioni ai più svariati problemi e per fare questo, analizza causa e effetto ed è pronto a rimboccarsi le maniche sporcandosi le mani, se serve. La sua vera passione è formare i responsabili e supportarli nella produzione di cliché perfetti. Con il passare del tempo, si specializza quindi …

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Ditom has always placed environmental care and the adoption of sustainable practices at the core of its values since the 1980s, when it introduced the first water-washable printing plates. Confident in the benefits that clean production can bring to companies in the sector, Ditom has consistently believed in water-based technology, investing significant resources in promoting “green” products and systems.

Discover which products position us as a reference point for companies seeking to adopt eco-friendly practices in their production process.

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ATIF is the technical association of reference for Italian companies operating in the field of flexographic printing and related processes.

Ditom actively participates in A.T.I.F. activities through Adolfo Tommasi because it strongly believes in the project and in the fundamental role of the Technical Committee, the Marketing Commission, and the Education Commission, which daily share their know-how, support the drafting of technical documents, and collaborate in preparing technical seminars.