About Us

Over half a century
in the service
of cultural heritage

Since 1950, Porcacchia Egidio has protected what cannot be recreated: historical archives, library collections, manuscripts and works of art that belong to Italy's collective memory.

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Our mission

Making safe what time has made fragile

Every historical archive is a complex organism: millennia of paper, parchment, binding and ink degrading silently. Our mission is to intervene with technical precision and absolute respect for the nature of each document, ensuring that transfer, storage or treatment are never the cause of an irreversible loss.

We are a specialized company — not a general logistics provider that includes art as a side offering in its catalog. 100% of our division deals exclusively with cultural heritage assets: public and private archives, historical libraries, photographic collections, museum collections and documentary heritage of religious institutions.

Biblioteca storica italiana durante un intervento Porcacchia Egidio
Document room in a historic Italian archive, during one of our preliminary inspections. No-obligation site visit: first we understand, then we propose.
Our history

From 1950 to today: our evolution

1950
Founded in Rome: Theatrical Transport and Moving Services
The company is founded in Rome by Egidio Porcacchia. From the very first years, we establish ourselves in the logistics sector with a specific focus on theatrical transport and domestic removals, laying the foundations for solid growth centered on the utmost care for our clients.
1989
International Expansion and Fine Art Transport
With the second generation joining the company, we broaden our horizons. The company evolves and expands into international markets, specializing in international transport and fine art transport — a crucial field demanding maximum precision, special packing and the highest security standards.
2022
Maximum Focus on Cultural Heritage Logistics
Recognized as a trusted partner by institutions and private clients, we focus our core business on the handling and care of cultural heritage. We deepen and specialize our expertise in logistics services for the library and archival sector, managing historical and documentary collections of inestimable value.
2023
Competence Certifications in Library and Archival Science
Passion requires certified expertise. Our team holds official qualifications in Archival and Library Sciences, Library Operations, and Librarianship and Archival Studies. This allows us to handle, clean, catalogue and move historical volumes and documents according to the strictest scientific standards.
2024
Opening of the New Secure Storage Facility in Monza (Milan/Lombardy)
We inaugurate a new strategic logistics hub in Monza. A fully ventilated, climate-controlled environment under 24-hour surveillance, designed to guarantee perfect conservation and maximum security for your most precious assets.
Today
The same care since 1950.
We continue to operate with the same founding philosophy: no compromise on care, no delegation to unqualified subcontractors. Italy's cultural heritage has no plan B.
Our symbol

The meaning behind our logo

It wasn't chosen at random: every element tells the story of who we are and what we've safeguarded since 1950.

The classical colonnade
The three columns echo classical Italian architecture – libraries, state archives, museums: the cultural heritage we transport and safeguard every day.
A load-bearing structure
The solid, geometric shapes communicate the same reliability we bring to every job: no shortcuts, no compromises.
The red base: since 1950
The mark's only accent color is the base the whole structure rests on, just as our experience since 1950 is at the foundation of every job we do today.
Our values

Three non-negotiable operating principles

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Total specialization
We do logistics for cultural heritage. This distinction translates into dedicated equipment, continuous training and operating protocols that don't exist in the general market.
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Respect for the assets we handle
Every archival and library unit — folder, volume, binder, box — is handled with suitable, certified equipment and materials, such as: HEPA-filter vacuums, hygrometers, products with specific technical data sheets.
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Documented confidentiality
Private and public archives often contain sensitive information. Every intervention is covered by a professional confidentiality agreement. Operating staff sign individual NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) before every access. There are no exceptions.
The team

Trained technicians, not generic laborers

Every member of the operational team has received specific training. No subcontracting to unqualified external firms.

Francesco
Technical Manager and Operations Director
Expert in assessing issues and solutions. Draws up tailored quotes. Certified in: Archival and Library Science, Library Operator, Library and Archival Science.
Federico
Tenders and Administration Manager
Prepares economic bids and manages participation in tenders on the MEPA portal.
Simone
Warehouse Manager
Has managed the Rome storage facility since 2001, periodic monitoring of unit status – management and routine maintenance of company-owned vehicles.
Gabriele
Field Coordinator
Responsible for and coordinates staff on site.
Industry members and partners

Trade associations and institutional partners

Our membership in the leading trade associations ensures continuous professional development, regulatory compliance and a network of qualified professionals available to our clients.

AITI — Associazione Italiana Traslochi Internazionali
FEDEMAC — Federazione dei Magazzini e dei Traslochi
ATP — Associazione Traslochi Professionali
Qualifications and certifications
ISO
ISO 9001 — Quality management system
ALBO
Albo degli Autotrasportatori — road hauliers register
Start here

A free site visit to understand what's really needed

Before any proposal, we want to see the archive or library in person. To understand the type of materials, the condition of storage, the logistical constraints. Only then can we tell you how much it costs and how long it takes. No remote quotes, no estimates without accurate data.

We plan a preliminary technical site inspection. In order to formulate an accurate, tailored proposal, we consider it essential to carry out a direct preliminary analysis of the archive or library premises. This step allows us to precisely assess the type of materials, the condition of the storage area and any logistical constraints of the building. Only by collecting this objective data can we quantify the costs and timing of the work exactly, guaranteeing full transparency and avoiding rough remote estimates.

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