This Piedmont region in northern Italy has been known for decades for its textile industry, which has contributed significantly to the local economy. So much so that the region's capital has, over time, acquired the nickname "Biella, City of Wool." Many factories specialized in the production of fine fabrics, often used for luxury garments. This factory, too, has contributed to the area's rich textile history.

In 1837, Giovanni Bozzalla moved the family business to this small town. Throughout the 19th century, the company grew and developed thanks to numerous improvements and innovations introduced by the owners. In 1879, after Giovanni Bozzalla's death, the family business was divided among the three brothers, who managed the factories separately. Federico Bozzalla inherited his father's wool spinning mill, the core of what would become this wool spinning mill in the early 1900s. In July 1919, in the post-war period, the Federico Bozzalla company decided to merge with the Lesna Tamellino wool spinning mill, founded in 1875 in Masseranga. This created Bozzalla & Lesna. By 1933, the factory had 132 looms, 2,000 spindles, and 301 employees. The factory exported to South America and Greece.