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The story behind Negri, Quartino & Ferrario
In 1890, amidst a difficult economic climate in Europe, Master Scale Maker Juan Negri decided to leave his native Italy in search of new opportunities. With courage and determination, he arrived in Uruguay and founded a scale factory on General Rondeau Avenue. More than a century later, the company, now located on Avenida Gral. San Martín in the Aguada neighborhood, remains an emblem of perseverance and dedication.
What began as the dream of an immigrant with a passion for precision and excellence in weighing has transformed into a family business that spans generations. Today, Juan Negri's great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren lead Negri, Quartino & Ferrario, honoring a legacy of more than 130 years with the same commitment and innovation vision that inspired its founder.
From its beginnings, Negri, Quartino & Ferrario has not only stood out in the technical field, but also as a pioneering company in the country's industrial sector. Juan Negri was also one of the founders of the Chamber of Industries of Uruguay (CIU), consolidating its contribution to the country's industrial development.
Negri, Quartino & Ferrario's mission is clear: to be leaders offering quality weighing solutions, maintaining a close a trusting relationship with its customers. Its vision aims higher, seeking to establish itself as a benchmark company both locally and internationally.
But what truly distinguishes Negri, Quartino & Ferrario is its entrepreneurial spirit, its ability ti adopt to the times, and its continuous effort to exceed its customers' expectations. With a strong foundation on family values and a constant desires to innovate, this company not only measures weight, but also the impact that a well-maintained tradition can have on the future.
At Negri, Quartino & Ferrario, each scale is not just a product: it's the result of more than a century of experience, dedication, and pride in being part of Uruguays's industrial history.
NQF Milestones
Since 1890, we have been weighing the country's production.
1890
The company is founded as Juan Negri y Cia .
1898
Together with other businessmen, Juan Negri founded the Chamber of Industries of Uruguay.
1917
Juan Negri creates and patents the first portable scale.
1941
Truck scales are installed in all the country's ports.
1943
The first train scale is installed in the country.
1956
The first aircraft scales manufactured entirely in Uruguay are exported to Varig.
1978
The 500th truck scale is installed.
1980
The first laboratory for the repair and control of electronic scales is installed.
1996
The branch is established in Paysandú.
2002
First scale company in the country to obtain ISO 9000-2001 certification for services.
2009
It provides all the scales for the new Carrasco International Airport.
2010
First Uruguayan company to have a laboratory accredited under ISO 17025 standards.
2012
The tender for the supply of all weighing systems for the new Montes del Plata pulp mill has been awarded.
2014
Dump platforms and jigs are incorporated for the grain industry.
2023
Intelligent automated scale at the Montevideo Municipal Government's solid waste transfer plant.