Pade was founded in 1950 in Italy. The company specializes in metalworking machinery, with primary product lines including hydraulic press brakes, shears, and rolling machines. Their equipment serves the sheet metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and construction industries.

Most popular machine models include the PPH series hydraulic press brakes and the GMR series plate rolling machines. The PPH line covers capacities from 40 to 2,000 tons, while GMR rolling machines handle plate thicknesses up to 150mm. Pade also produces the GTS guillotine shear series and custom-built heavy-duty machines for specialized applications. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Brescia and distributes through dealers across Europe, North America, and Asia.