The name says it all – Grande Meccanica S.p.A. in Italy does things on a larger scale than most. Its product range comprises pressure vessels and reactors that can be as big as 10 m in diameter and 100 m in length. Steel construction on this scale takes a particular set of skills and the relevant experience, both of which Grande Meccanica possesses in plentitude. The company’s competence is much in demand around the world and more than 90% of the contracts it wins are for foreign customers.