During the following years Metaltex Group set up new subsidiaries. In 1986 in The Netherlands, where it distributes its products under the brand Tomado. Tomado is a famous brand name, known by Benelux consumers as a guarantee of quality.

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In 1983 the Company undertakes a corporate re-styling, culminating in the creation of a new logo, now so familiar throughout the world.

In 1980 the Group’s first overseas subsidiary, Wire World of America Inc., is founded.

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25 years of wire specialization bring production to more than 80.000 wire articles per day (strainers, whisks, bottle racks, space-savers, bathroom articles, etc.). FLORENZ is one of the best sellers lines of storage and organization (born in the ‘70s), that made Metaltex famous.

…. and Belgium (1976).

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Metaltex take the strategic decision to cease sub-contract manufacturing in order to concentrate production capacity on its own household range. This strategy proves successful as the Company quickly expands: new subsidiaries are formed in France (1974) ….

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In 1967 Metaltex opens its first foreign branch in Germany.

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At the beginning of the 60’s a second production facility is opened in Montegiorgio, Central Italy. During this decade Metaltex produces dishwasher baskets for the major European white goods manufacturers. At that time the Metaltex program is divided into three lines: Housewares, Industry articles and Point of Sale Displays.

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Within a few years Blevio is too small and in 1951 Metaltex is enlarged by moving to Cernobbio (Lake Como). The new plant increases production capacity and the Company starts manufacturing additional ranges – including dish drainers, baskets and rolling carts.

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Only a year after foundation production is moved to Blevio, on the shores of Lake Como (Italy).