CVS Ferrari
Corporate brand
UnclaimedCVS Ferrari is an Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty material-handling equipment for ports, terminals, logistics operations, and specialized industrial applications.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
CVS Ferrari is an Italian industrial equipment brand specializing in heavy-duty vehicles and machinery for handling containers, cargo, and other loads. Its product portfolio has historically included reachstackers, top loaders, empty- and laden-container handlers, terminal and ro-ro tractors, yard tractors, forklifts, trailers, straddle carriers, coil handlers, mobile crane carriers, mine dumpers, rough-terrain container handlers, and specialized military aircraft transporters. The company’s history combines the Ferrari manufacturing business with the older Belotti industrial equipment tradition. Belotti dates back to the 1940s, when the company operated as The Ferrari Belotti S.p.A. and became an early specialist in mobile handling equipment designed for ports. Its Ponte Canepa manufacturing facility produced equipment for demanding lifting and transport applications. In 1952, Belotti manufactured a crane capable of lifting and transporting military aircraft. In 1967, it introduced a container-handling straddle carrier with side-lifting capability and supplied what was described as the first 100-tonne aircraft transporter. Belotti subsequently supplied military and industrial customers internationally, with more than 1,200 machines reported as delivered. The Ferrari company was founded in 1973 by Lorenzo, Giuseppe, and Luciano Ferrari as a manufacturer of crane carriers and special vehicles. It expanded into terminal and ro-ro tractors in 1982, entered container-handling equipment with its first Top Loader in 1990, and launched the Ferrari 100 family of reachstackers in 1993. The Ferrari 200 generation followed in 1997. These developments established the company in the market for mobile equipment used to move and stack containers in ports, intermodal terminals, and logistics yards. In 2001, CVS Ferrari formed alliances with Taylor and Komatsu with the stated aim of becoming a global reachstacker manufacturer. In July 2002, CVS acquired Belotti, bringing the two industrial histories together under the CVS Ferrari identity. The company later acquired Papalini, a former Kalmar dealer in Italy, in 2004. This transaction supported the creation of CVS Service, a service and support business headquartered near Prato in Tuscany. CVS Service has provided maintenance, repairs, overhauls, technical assistance, equipment installation, logistical management, and related advisory services for CVS, Ferrari-Belotti, and Kalmar machinery, as well as assistance for Still forklifts in Tuscany. The group was split in 2016 by the Italian ownership structure involving Finint Partners S.p.A. and the industrial group Battioni & Pagani S.p.A. In 2024, Taylor Group of Louisville, Mississippi acquired 85% of CVS Ferrari’s shares. The transaction reinforced the long-running relationship between the companies and placed the Italian manufacturer within Taylor Group’s industrial equipment network. CVS Ferrari’s business remains focused on specialized, high-capacity equipment rather than consumer products, with value proposition centered on lifting capacity, maneuverability, durability, engineering customization, and lifecycle service for demanding work environments.
History
CVS Ferrari’s history is rooted in two Italian industrial equipment traditions: the Ferrari company founded in 1973 and the older Belotti business, which operated from the 1940s as The Ferrari Belotti S.p.A. Belotti was an early designer and builder of mobile handling equipment for ports, manufacturing from the Ponte Canepa wharf. Its work extended beyond ordinary cargo handling. In 1952, it built a crane capable of lifting and transporting military aircraft. In 1967, it introduced a side-lifting container-handling straddle carrier and supplied a 100-tonne aircraft transporter. Belotti later delivered equipment to armed forces in several countries, with more than 1,200 machines reported as supplied worldwide. The Ferrari business was established in 1973 by Lorenzo, Giuseppe, and Luciano Ferrari. It initially produced crane carriers and special vehicles, then broadened its activities into terminal and ro-ro tractors in 1982. The company entered container-handling manufacturing in 1990 with its first Top Loader. Its reachstacker development continued with the Ferrari 100 family in 1993 and the Ferrari 200 generation in 1997. These products placed the company in the market for mobile equipment used to lift, transport, and stack containers in ports, freight terminals, and intermodal yards. In 2001, CVS Ferrari signed alliances with Taylor and Komatsu, seeking to develop a global reachstacker manufacturing position. The relationship with Taylor later became especially significant. In July 2002, CVS acquired Belotti, consolidating the Ferrari and Belotti product histories. The resulting range covered both mainstream container-handling equipment and highly specialized vehicles such as aircraft transporters, mobile crane carriers, and heavy-duty industrial machines. CVS expanded its service infrastructure in 2004 through the acquisition of Papalini, a former Kalmar dealer in Italy. The acquisition led to the creation of CVS Service, headquartered in Prato near Florence. CVS Service supported research, development, assembly, installation, sales, rental, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, and technical assistance for lifting and handling machinery. Its service remit covered CVS, Ferrari-Belotti, and Kalmar equipment throughout Italy and internationally, along with Still forklift support in Tuscany. The business organized its work through light and heavy service lines, internal and external workshops, and field technicians equipped with service vehicles. Its operations were described as operating under an ISO 9001:2000-certified quality system. The group’s ownership structure changed in 2016, when the CVS Ferrari group was split within the Italian industrial and financial grouping associated with Finint Partners S.p.A. and Battioni & Pagani S.p.A. In 2024, Taylor Group acquired 85% of CVS Ferrari’s shares. This acquisition built on the companies’ earlier alliance and gave Taylor a controlling stake in the Italian manufacturer. CVS Ferrari’s identity remains associated with high-capacity, specialized equipment for ports, terminals, logistics yards, industrial sites, mining, and defense-related transport applications.
- 2024
Taylor Group acquires an 85% stake
[1]Taylor Group acquired 85% of CVS Ferrari’s shares.
- 2016
CVS Ferrari group is split
[1]The group was split within an Italian ownership structure involving Finint Partners S.p.A. and Battioni & Pagani S.p.A.
- 2004
CVS Service is created
[1]The acquisition of Papalini, a former Kalmar dealer in Italy, supported the creation of CVS Service.
- 2002
Belotti is acquired
[1]CVS acquired Belotti in July, combining the two companies’ port and specialized lifting-equipment histories.
- 2001
Alliances with Taylor and Komatsu
[1]CVS Ferrari formed alliances with Taylor and Komatsu as part of an effort to become a global reachstacker manufacturer.
- 1997
Ferrari 200 reachstacker generation launches
[1]The second-generation Ferrari 200 reachstacker range entered the market.
- 1993
Ferrari 100 reachstacker family launches
[1]The first Ferrari 100 family of reachstackers was introduced.
- 1990
CVS Ferrari enters container handling
[1]The company entered container-handling manufacturing with its first Top Loader.
- 1982
Terminal and ro-ro tractors enter the range
[1]The company expanded from special vehicles into terminal and roll-on/roll-off tractors.
- 1973
Ferrari company is founded
[1]Lorenzo, Giuseppe, and Luciano Ferrari founded the company to manufacture crane carriers and special vehicles.
Products and positioning
A specialist Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty port, terminal, intermodal, and industrial handling equipment, combining container logistics machinery with customized vehicles for unusually heavy or specialized loads.
Container-handling equipment · 1993
Reachstackers
CVS Ferrari’s reachstackers are heavy-duty mobile machines designed to lift, transport, and stack containers in ports, intermodal terminals, and logistics yards. The company introduced the Ferrari 100 family in 1993 and the Ferrari 200 generation in 1997, establishing a product line aimed at high-capacity container operations.
Container-handling equipment · 1990
Top Loaders
Top loaders formed CVS Ferrari’s entry into container-handling manufacturing in 1990. These machines handle containers from above and are intended for terminal, depot, and intermodal applications where robust lifting and yard maneuverability are required.
Yard and terminal vehicles · 1982
Terminal and ro-ro tractors
The company manufactures tractors for moving trailers, containers, and other loads around terminals and roll-on/roll-off facilities. The range reflects CVS Ferrari’s expansion beyond crane carriers and special vehicles into dedicated port and logistics-yard transport.
Industrial forklifts
Heavy-duty forklifts
CVS Ferrari’s forklift offering includes machines in the 10- to 45-tonne class, together with equipment intended for laden and empty container handling. These products serve industrial and logistics operations requiring substantially greater capacity than standard warehouse forklifts.
Container-handling equipment · 1967
Straddle carriers
The Belotti tradition included straddle carriers capable of handling containers through side lifting. Such equipment is designed for moving containers within port and terminal environments while combining lifting capability with yard mobility.
Special vehicles
Specialized transport equipment
The broader CVS Ferrari and Ferrari Belotti range includes military aircraft transporters, mobile crane carriers, mine dumpers, coil handlers, trailers, and rough-terrain container handlers. These products extend the brand into defense-related transport, mining, heavy industry, and challenging off-road operating conditions.
Brand decisions
2024
Taylor Group takes a controlling stakeM&ABackground
Taylor and CVS Ferrari had previously cooperated through an alliance formed in 2001.
Action taken
Taylor Group of Louisville, Mississippi acquired 85% of CVS Ferrari’s shares.
Aftermath
The transaction placed CVS Ferrari under Taylor Group control while preserving the Italian manufacturer’s specialist role in heavy-duty handling equipment.
Equity stake acquired. 85% (2024)
2004
Acquisition of PapaliniM&ABackground
The company sought to strengthen its Italian after-sales and equipment-support capabilities.
Action taken
CVS acquired Papalini, formerly a Kalmar dealer in Italy, and used the business to create CVS Service.
Aftermath
CVS Service expanded repair, maintenance, refurbishment, installation, technical advice, and logistical support for CVS, Ferrari-Belotti, and other supported equipment.
2002
Acquisition of BelottiM&ABackground
CVS Ferrari sought to broaden its industrial and port-equipment capabilities after developing its own container-handling and reachstacker business.
Action taken
CVS acquired Belotti in July 2002, combining CVS’s newer container-handling activities with Belotti’s established specialized lifting and transport operations.
Aftermath
The combined business became associated with the CVS Ferrari and Ferrari Belotti product ranges, spanning container equipment and specialized heavy-duty vehicles.
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