The brand Top Drive System was founded in 1991 within Euroservice Srl, as a project dedicated to the development of air suspension systems for commercial and industrial vehicles.
In 1993 it takes shape ESI Italy Srl, a company set up specifically to design, manage and produce the entire Top Drive System line, giving continuity and structure to a fast-growing business.
Since 2001, ESI Italy has operated according to a ISO 9001 certified quality management system, adopting rigorous processes to ensure product reliability, traceability of supplies and consistency of performance over time.
Today, Top Drive System is a well-established Italian brand with over thirty years of experience in the production of air suspension solutions for the automotive sector and any other solution involving vibration isolation.
In a market characterised by rapid technological change, research and development is a central pillar of our industrial strategy. ESI Italy has always considered R&D an indispensable asset, placing this department at the centre of any policy of growth, innovation and company consolidation.
Our commitment is not limited to expanding the product range for new vehicles: we work to anticipate the needs of the industry, proposing advanced design solutions and innovative suspension systems that improve safety, reliability and performance.
Over the years, we have established structured collaborations with academic institutions and centres of excellence, including the CRF - Fiat Research Centre, the CNR - Naples Motor Institute and the Polytechnic of Turin.
These partnerships have contributed to the development of our technologies and the constant strengthening of our in-house skills.
ESI Italia is the company that leads and develops the brands Top Drive System e Hydrotech, integrating design expertise, technical know-how and a shared industrial vision.
The two brands represent complementary fields of excellence: Top Drive System, dedicated to air suspension, e Hydrotech, focused on special shock absorbers and hydraulic solutions.
This integration allows us to offer customers a complete package of products and technologies for the entire suspension system, ensuring an effective, coordinated and coherent response to the different application needs.
Next to the standard production, designed with a proactive approach to anticipate market evolutions and emerging needs, we also realise solutions on request, developed on the basis of technical specifications provided by the customer.
This dual mode of operation allows us to combine flexibility and innovation, ensuring both off-the-shelf products and special designs perfectly matched to application requirements.
Both brands are developed within the same design philosophy, founded on competence, reliability and continuous technological research, with the aim of providing tailor-made solutions and qualified technical support.
TOP DRIVE SYSTEM is ESI Italia's historic line dedicated to the air suspension systems, designed to reduce dynamic overloads and improve comfort and stability.
Since 1991 at the service of professional transport
HYDROTECH was born within ESI Italy as a line dedicated to the hydraulic shock absorbers.
From an initially aftermarket-oriented range, the brand has evolved towards special solutions e dedicated applications, designed for multiple types of vehicles and uses.
Since 1998 expertise and technology at the service of handling
Creation of the TOP DRIVE SYSTEM brand dedicated to the design and distribution of integrative air springs for commercial and industrial vehicles.
Founded ESI Italy, a company dedicated to the design and production of automotive components.
Implementation of 2D CAD system.
First homologation on Fiat Ducato.
Relocation to the new production site in Leinì.
Certification ISO 9001:94 e implementation system 3D CAD.
Homologation at the UK Department of Transport (VCA) on Fiat Ducato.
First Edition digital catalogue.
Certification Update ISO 9001:2005.
Certification Update ISO 9001:2008.
Development first ECAS system entirely designed and manufactured in Italy.
2nd generation ECAS system
Acquisition of Euroservice.
3rd generation ECAS system.
R10 certification for electrical/electronic devices.
Certification of welds.
4th generation ECAS system.
Certification Update ISO 9001:2015.
5th generation Ecas system.
System upgrade with functional improvements and refinement of the management software.