Armando has shown great interest since he was a boy for mechanics and engines and, to improve his knowledge, he began his work first in Bologna metalworking companies and, later, in Milan. In the Milanese capital he works at the Caproni plants, a company then at the forefront of the aeronautics sector and on his return to Bologna finds employment in the plants of the Maserati F.lli, manufacturers of racing cars. His strong and enterprising character led him to start his own business as a craftsman repairer of motorcycles and bicycles, as well as manufacturer of the latter. 

In 1946 the eldest son Ugo Malossi joins the company by taking over the general direction in 1957. Ugo Malossi will be the one to implement the turning point that will completely change the face of the company passing from simple repairs to the construction of special motorcycle parts. In 1958 Ugo Malossi founded the Malossi company starting the production of the first one 76 product lines that the company can now boast of, that is, accessories for carburetors: air filters and oversized intake manifolds designed to upgrade engines.

In 1969 it was the turn of the second son Sandro Malossi that takes on the marketing direction of the company and supervises all sporting events. In 1986 Andrea and Alessandra Malossi, sons of Ugo and grandchildren of the founder, joined the Board of Directors with responsibilities: Andrew takes on the technical direction and Alessandra there sales management.