 In 1917 the "Biaschina-Kraftwerk" power plant was transferred from "Motor AG" (later Motor-Columbus) to the Ticino Electricity Works (Ofelti), which was based in Bodio.In 1936, after the construction of the Gotthard-transmission line, the Aare-Tessin AG für Elektrizität company (Atel), was founded and headquartered in Olten, with a branch at Bodio.In 1924, the "Gotthardwerke" was acquired by Lonza in Basel.