INNOVATION IS THE PRIORITY ELEMENT OF OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE

Who we are

The ability to change

CDR Italia is currently the most technologically advanced Italian company in the regeneration and reconstruction of radiators, heat exchangers, and particulate filters for motor vehicles and industries.
We serve as a partner to businesses, and everything we do is driven by a passion for excellence and a firm commitment to developing the best solutions for our customers. Innovation is the cornerstone of our vision for the future. The R&D Technology department is dedicated to researching and developing new technologies in the field of heat exchange for vehicles and industries. This area is also dedicated to the construction of custom radiators and heat exchangers.

 
Our story

Serving customers for over 50 years

The company's history began in the early 1960s when Giovanni Balsamo, father of current owner Gaetano Balsamo, opened a workshop with the goal of creating a small, excellent business to pass on to his son. In 1981, while still very young, he founded La Casa del Radiatore with a clear mission: to create a point of reference for vehicle maintenance workshops and transport companies, offering assistance for the repair and construction of radiators and heat exchangers throughout Italy. Over the following years, the company grew and developed. In 2011, the Industrial division was established and the company changed its name to CDR Italia. In 2021, CDR became an industrial company and a joint-stock company.

Mission & Vision

Innovation at the service
of quality

With the courage that entrepreneurs must possess, we have combined observation and listening with the ability to see and interpret the context, but not only that... Over the years, we have focused on what we "thought" we saw, betting on the future. Today's results prove us right, but we are not satisfied. We work to constantly update our solutions and offer our customers products and services that adapt to their professional needs in terms of innovation, quality, functionality, and security. We believe that excellent organizations are those that believe in constant improvement and the ability to change. They are those that find in change the ability to combine values and entrepreneurial efficiency.

The value of people

Training and certifications

CDR's heritage lies in its corporate principles and the people who implement them daily. Therefore, the professional and personal development of our resources is a key factor in the company's growth. Our organization comprises over 40 people, divided into areas with specific professional skills. CDR is, in effect, the sum of the value of each member of its staff. Training, certifications, and value creation through services: a constant investment over the years that has allowed the business to thrive. CDR obtained ISO 9001 certification in 2003. Today, the certification is compliant with the new UNI EN ISO 9001/2015 regulation. CDR technicians are certified with specialized qualifications as welders and brazers.

A specialized team

Team

GAETANO BALSAMO

SEO, founder of spiritual economics and visionary

Gaetano Balsamo is a figure who transcends the traditional canons of the business leader, embodying the evolution of modern entrepreneurship where managerial solidity merges with a profound human awareness. CEO of CDR Italia SpA and esteemed trainer OSM (Open Source Management), his career demonstrates how strategic vision and inner growth are parallel tracks to the same success.

CDR ITALIA SPA: A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
Gaetano's entrepreneurial journey began in 1981 when, at just 18 years old, he founded "La Casa del Radiatore Srl." His mission was immediately clear and ambitious: to create a national benchmark of excellence for repair shops and transport companies.
Under his leadership as General Manager and Owner, the company experiences a continuous expansion which culminates in 2011 with the birth of the Industrial division and the evolution in 2023 into CDR Italia SpAToday, the company is an undisputed leader in the design, repair, and upgrade of radiators, particulate filters (DPFs), and thermal systems, serving both the automotive and industrial sectors with cutting-edge technologies.

SPIRITUAL ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL GROWTH
What makes Gaetano Balsamo unique is the belief that "the company is the mirror of the entrepreneur." For this reason, he conceived and founded Spiritual Economics, a revolutionary journey that unites business and practical spirituality. Through this project, he guides entrepreneurs and professionals to unlock their infinite potential, eliminating internal conflicts to achieve not only financial but existential prosperity.
His education is vast and profound: it is Counselor at the Holistic Academy of the Global Village of Lucca, certified teacher of Transformational Breath and a graduate of Louise Hay's "positive thinking" method. He uses these tools daily to break down mental limitations, both his own and those of his colleagues.

SOCIAL COMMITMENT AND TRAINING
The desire to protect the Italian economic fabric led him to found PIU in 2015 – United VAT Numbers, with the aim of protecting Made in Italy and uniting professionals and businesses in a vision of a prosperous and supportive nation.
Since 2000, he has been actively collaborating as a trainer for the OSM by Paolo Ruggeri, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs find practical solutions to grow their businesses with peace of mind and efficiency.

THE PHILOSOPHY
His approach is summarized in the motto: “Every problem has a solution, if there is no solution it is not a problem.“. For Gaetano Balsamo, the line between dream and reality is thin, as he firmly believes that “The Dream is the most real thing there is“. Today he continues to drive CDR Italia SpA towards new goals, demonstrating that true success comes from the balance between technical expertise and human richness.

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