Cattani is excited to announce the appointment of Silvano Ferraro to the position of Team Leader – Technical. In this role, Silvano will manage daily technical operations for Cattani Australasia, while also leading communication with the Italian factory on technical matters.

The appointment comes as part of Cattani's strategic direction to continue to enhance its customer-focused approach through advanced training and technical support, reinforcing the company's position as the industry benchmark for excellence in dental air technology.

"Silvano's extensive knowledge of our products and processes makes him the ideal candidate to lead our technical operations," said Greg Fox, CEO of Cattani Australasia. "His appointment reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of reliability and performance in our dental plant room equipment."

More Than a Decade of Technical Excellence

ADIA Board Director, Sam Thalassinos, with Silvano Ferraro, celebrating his 10 years in the dental industry.

With more than 10 years at Cattani, Silvano has progressed from his initial role as a service and pre-delivery assembly technician to become one of the company's Technical and Equipment Specialists. His extensive experience across various industries and applications has equipped him with the versatility and expertise needed for his new leadership position.

"The diversity of the role is really what keeps it exciting as we work with our customers to find solutions for numerous sized applications, from single chair clinics to hospitals," Silvano explained. "What I learned over the years is that no matter what the magnitude, the goal is always to provide a quality solution to our customers. It is what keeps me motivated every day, the opportunity to solve problems for our customers to help their dental facility succeed."

Pre-Delivery Inspection Excellence

Silvano Ferraro brings a breadth of expertise of large plant dental equipment.

During his tenure at Cattani, Silvano has been instrumental in supporting and maintaining the company's industry-leading Pre-Delivery Inspection protocol, a unique service that sets Cattani apart as the only dental plant room equipment provider to offer such a comprehensive quality assurance process.

Working alongside his fellow technical team, Silvano is responsible for stringent assessments of each piece of equipment before delivery, ensuring flawless installation and performance for dental practices. This meticulous process involves a systematic, multi-step procedure that scrutinises both exterior and interior components and testing all functional aspects under various speeds and suction powers.

"Our Pre-Delivery Inspection is an important part of our commitment to deliver top quality," Silvano noted. "At Cattani, we believe the next inspector is the customer, and the reliability of the plant room equipment is our highest priority."

This dedication to quality control has been particularly evident in Silvano's involvement in preparing the large-scale Blok-Jet Link system (pictured below), where his attention to detail ensures that each unit meets Cattani's exacting standards before reaching customers.

Broad-Spectrum Project Capabilities

Silvano, undertaking the final stages of pre-delivery of the large-scale Blok-Jet Link system.

In addition to his work with standard dental equipment, Silvano has played a key role in several large-scale plant room installations for major dental facilities, including university and hospital settings. His recent involvement with the Blok-Jet Link system highlights his practical knowledge and ability to contribute to technically complex projects.

This hands-on experience has equipped Silvano with a solid understanding of the challenges these environments face, making him a valuable asset to Cattani's broader technical team across a range of applications.

Factory Communication Leadership

As part of his new responsibilities, Silvano will lead communication with Cattani's Italian factory on technical matters, serving as a vital link between the Australian operation and the company's European headquarters.

This role leverages Silvano's Italian heritage and language skills, as well as his deep understanding of both Australian market needs and Cattani's Italian engineering philosophy. By facilitating clear and effective communication between these entities, Silvano will help ensure that Cattani's products continue to meet the specific requirements of the Australasian dental industry while maintaining the company's renowned Italian quality and design.

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