In 1950, a small independent manufacturing company was founded by owner, M. Siksik. He combined a passion for espresso and engineering, and started producing espresso machines.

M. Siksik named his brand ‘Conti’, inspired by the home of his original factory, located on Quai Conti on the South Bank of the River Seine in Paris.

The Conti factory in Paris was invited by Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 to move its manufacturing facilities to Monaco, where the company took up residence.