Company Profile Fontanot

who we are
innovate, don’t copy
“I began manufacturing indoor staircases in the 70’s.
When I “entered” the unexplored staircase world, I had no models to refer to.
Artisans were only asked to produce an “object”, a functional solution that allowed to go
from one floor to another.
My goal became transforming a “product” into a “service”.
The stair had to be industrialized.
I always tried, and still try to go further forward, looking to the future.”
Enzo Fontanot
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first
in the world
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As the first “staircase industry”, Fontanot had no previous reference. Enzo Fontanot sets out from the
principle that the staircase is a “world” made of treads, structure and railing and works on this system
using elements that are more and more modular, reducing the pieces and multiplying their functions.
Fontanot’s stair range currently represents the most qualified and complete expression of spiral and
winder stairs on the market.
the history
artisanal passion, quality and design
1947
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a great
beginning
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In 1947 the Albini brothers founded an artisanal company in Rimini (in Borgo San Giovanni) to
manufacture ladders for workers and of various types. The workshop, located in the center of the city,
employs six people and served an essentially local clientele.
1970
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from laboratory
to industry
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The 70’s are the turning point for Fontanot: Enzo Fontanot, the current president, enters the firm and
gives life to Albini & Fontanot: the first company that invents industrialized “open staircases”, stairs
that are completely open to view.
The staircase becomes an integral part of the interior decoration of the space.
1980
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the industrialized
staircase
is born
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These are the years of the product’s standardization thanks to the creation of a modular system that
aggregates several standard elements assembled in different ways depending on the single need.
1982
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XNODO
the structure module:
the system’s base
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XNODO the first revolutionary steel and polyurethane staircase with a “spinal cord”, a pressed steel
structure made up of a series of elements that are adjustable both vertically and horizontally.
Acknowledgements: 1983, first prize at the “Saiedue Prize” in Bologna; 1983, first prize at the
“Biennial Diploma of Industrial DesignBio10” of Lubiana.
1987
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AMIKA
modularity and
design
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AMIKA is born: modularity, design and elevated technical performance.
Each single part of the structure of this new product has a simple mechanism that allows it to be
regulated both vertically and horizontally.
Acknowledgements: 1990, first prize at the “International Contemporary Furniture” contest in New
York; 1992, first prize at the “Technology and Form” International Design Management in Milan.
1990
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staircase kits
for a changing
world
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As of the 90’s the company grows in the market share, becoming the leader and strengthening its
presence on the international markets.
The idea to create a stair kit is born, something simple and quick to assemble, perfectly designed,
well-fitted, with an excellent price/quality ratio.
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1998
the true revolution
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Kompact, the “adjustable” element.
Fontanot continues its “rise” towards innovation creating the Kompact model, the first winder stair kit
that is entirely adjustable.
2000
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the SCENIK
collection
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The “Scenik” collection is born, a range of railings that can adapt to any interior decoration style.
Innovative and functional accessories for the staircase are created for the first time: the “night &
day” illumination system, the “anti-skid” elements and the ash “desk” that can be matched to the
side of the spiral staircase.
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2005
the evolution
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Genius, a new phase in the evolution of the staircase.
The modular system of the new Genius is functional and innovative: for the first time it is designed on
a made to measure product that is adaptable in going, rise and rotation.
The characteristic support module of the staircase is internationally patented.
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new challenges,
new successes
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Since it was born, the company has been markedly oriented toward export and today is it present internationally
with a net of qualified branches and distributors that can satisfy local needs of international markets.
Fontanot
Group 2015
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Fontanot
group 2015
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Fontanot S.p.A. (Italy), SC Fontanot Ro (Romania), Arkè Inc (U.S.A.), Felm S.r.l. (Italy)
Fontanot UK Ltd (UK)
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250 employees
200 external collaborators
30 million euro turnover (62% International, 38% National)
4 manufacturing plants (3 in Italy, 1 in Romania) – 100.000 SQM
95 countries in which our product is distributed
innovation
technology for design
R&D
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turning
Ideas
into Products
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The R&D center is the heart of the company, where ideas are transformed into products, uniting
innovation and design.
Each product is carefully designed and manufactured on the basis of the needs and expectations of
the client through market analysis and studies on public health, safety and single norms.
Techne
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a world
revolution
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In 2007 Techne is born, the first staircase in the world made in technopolymer.
In 2008 it was selected by ADI INDEX.
certifications
quality research
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CSQ
ISO-9001:2008
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The UNI EN ISO 9001 certification of the Company Quality Management System is the tangible sign
of a scrupulous and efficient organization.
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CE
European
Conformity
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The CE marking is guarantee of a product that complies to the essential requisites needed to be sold
and used on the European Market.
0970
ideals
beyond the product
the
Person
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is the real value
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People are the fundamental value for the Fontanot company, starting from its employees, the most precious
resources, guarantee of a success based on passion and teamwork, to reach a total satisfaction of the
needs and expectations of its customers.
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360°
strategy
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Proposing itself as benchmark with solutions for all market needs and for any construction bill of material
thanks to a politic of transformation of the company system and a total control of all phases of the
production line.
green
environmental protection
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respect
for Nature
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Fontanot has always set out not to “destroy” the environment around it with its conduct, reducing to a
minimum unusable material in order to create less waste and reducing its energy consumption.
eco
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friendly
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Fontanot uses eco compatible materials which contain no dangerous substances:
the A+ label, obtained thanks to special water varnishes that contain no toxic substances, indicates
the lowest grade of emission of noxious substances as protection of the air and the environment;
the FSC® certification assures the provenance of our wood from forests that are managed responsibly.
Fontanot does not accept illegally cut wood.
contract
you ask _ we create
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custom
made product
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Contract: interpretation and creation of any customer’s need.
“you ask, we create” the Contract Fontanot Business Unit’s goal:
taking care of a project in all its phases, from the measure survey, to the technical consultancy, the
design, the production and the assembly. Always respecting the budget and the lead time;
product design and competence in a turnkey project.
contract
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Vertical forest
Milan
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contract
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Scavolini Showroom
New York
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contract
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luxury residency
Turin
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our products
our answers to your wishes
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Genius
collection
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Genius is the brilliant intuition and the final result of years of research, product improvement and care
for detail.
Genius is an eclectic modular system with different railings and multiple finishes that can adapt to any
living necessity.
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Genius
030
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Genius
060
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Techne
collection
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Fontanot gave “plastic” a new essence. For the first time, each tread is made in only three pieces,
using injection mold technology. Techne also respects the global market’s severe norms: it respects
safety, environment and recycling regulations.
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Techne
Skin
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LaFont
collection
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The LaFont collection’s peculiarity can be summarized in the quality of the materials and the accuracy
in manufacturing. A collection based upon the customer’s specific needs, studied in each minimum
detail in terms of design, materials, finishes and conformity to current regulations, oriented towards the
creation of a complete “industrial” product.
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LaFont
Fulmine
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LaFont
Fascia
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LaFont
Fascia
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LaFont
Fascia
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LaFont
Fascia
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Railing
collection
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Lack of welds between the single elements, greatly adjustable fixings, selection of materials with a high
durability, respect for the safety and eco compatibility regulations: these are the essential characteristics
of the Railing range, the complete railing and balustrade collection by Fontanot, easy and quick to
assemble, perfect both indoors and outdoors.
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Railing
Inox 22
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Railing
Inox 21
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Railing
custom made
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work in progress
Arata
Isozaki
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AllianzTower - Milan
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UniCredit
Pavilion
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Milan
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EN_DUM SET 2015 067292000
Non contractual document.
Fontanot S.p.A.
The products depicted in this catalogue,
including the relative descriptions and
technical features, are purely indicative
and may be subject to change without
prior notice by Fontanot S.p.A.
We suggest verifying the product’s features
at the sales outlets.
Fontanot S.p.A.
Registered and administrative office
via P. Paolo Pasolini, 6
47853 Cerasolo Ausa
Rimini, Italy
tel. +39.0541.90.61.11
fax +39.0541.90.61.24
info@fontanot.it
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Fontanot S.p.A. Company System
CSQ ISO-9001 certified