Production

With four production units located in the upper Novara province, indoor facilities covering a total of 35,000 sqm and over 250 employees, CRISTINA Rubinetterie takes great pride in it’s ‘Made in Italy’ production. Two of the sites are located in Gozzano, housing CNC machining centres, numerically controlled bar lathes and centralised logistics. Additionally, the complex is the location of the company’s intensive warehouses, focused on the preparation of components, semi-finished products for assembly lines, and the use of marking lasers.

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The Gargallo site encompasses the cleaning and polishing departments with both robotic and manual grinding found alongside cleaning islands. The surface treatment department utilises galvanic electroplating, nickel plating, chrome plating, gold plating and other galvanic finishes, while the assembly department oversees taps and fittings as well as the shipping of finished products. The Fontaneto location incorporates the plastic moulding department (with injection moulding presses), the laser welding island for stainless-steel shower heads, marking lasers and the SILFRA finished product assembly lines.

CRISTINA Rubinetterie Behind the scenes

Thanks to its Made in Italy credentials, CRISTINA Rubinetterie has become a leader in its sector, boasting four production units located in the upper Novara area covering 35,000 sqm and retaining over 250 employees.

From hot moulding and galvanising to the mechanical processing of brass, production is kept in-house in order to maximise quality control.

Industrial expertise meets artisanal know-how – these are pillars on which the company was formed. Born and raised on Lake Orta, the “taps district,” continual development and technical advancement lie at the heart of this storied company.

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From Yellow to...Green!

Aware that sustainability means protecting the territory and caring for future generations, CRISTINA Rubinetterie, far from mere green washing, is implementing a series of initiatives in which the company is increasingly committed to the ecological transition process.

The company claim “From Yellow to... Green!” is becoming more and more a firm ethical awareness and consequent concrete action.

Here is the news on the subject:

PACKAGING

Progressive introduction of an internal component to packaging boxes, made of cardboard pulp. A material chosen for its excellent cushioning properties, which protects the product during transport ensuring its integrity until destination, it is sustainable, 100% recycled and recyclable, biodegradable product, easily stackable (thus allowing a reduction in storage volumes). The molded fiber, meets the requirements for modern industrial packaging but, at the same time, helps to reduce the impact of the life cycle assessment of the entire finished product on the environment by meeting precise dictates and obligations of continuous improvement of the environmental management system according to ISO14001. The product, deriving from recycling processes and being recyclable again, allows a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, is therefore eco-sustainable and meets the standards of European green points.

PACKAGING DISPOSAL

The QR code on the outside of the boxes allows you to identify the materials used for packaging and its disposal.

INDUSTRIAL WASTE

Production waste is being sorted with increasing attention to allow more specific disposal by type.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Low-energy LED lamps are progressively used in all plant lighting systems.

WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCIES

The company has finalized the aggregation of the assembly and shipping units of the CRISTINA and SILFRA branded products in the single site of Fontaneto d’Agogna, this warehouse efficiency has led not only to a better management of the work and production flow, but also to the simplification of bureaucratic procedures and fewer transport operations aiming to reduce waste.

WATER SAVING AERATOR

The series introduced in 2016 include the reduction of water consumption, with increasingly marked progress in the area of sustainability.

WORKER WELFARE

The redevelopment of the internal spaces of the plant, which are more luminous, ventilated and salubrious, is also aimed at improving the well-being of the workers.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022

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Sustainability report 2022

INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY: A STEP TOWARDS THE FUTURE WITH THE RECOVERY OF PLASTIC

We are happy to announce an important progress in our journey towards sustainability: the collaboration between CRISTINA Rubinetterie and iMilani, a leading company in the molding of plastic crates and containers for over fifty years.

Thanks to this project, our disused plastic crates were transformed into new resources: after being taken from our company, they were ground and subsequently transformed by iMilani into new plastic containers, robust and recycled, ready for a new cycle of life.

This project demonstrates how collaboration between companies can shape a more sustainable and responsible future.

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Patents and Certifications

Certifications and patents are an integral part of every company's mission. They testify to its continuous and constant ability to research and innovate in order to achieve competitive production and quality standards in a global economy.

Always careful to the quality of its production processes, developed and realized internally, CRISTINA Rubinetterie has a series of highly technological and patented products. The company has a Quality Management System certified according to ISO 9001 obtained from the certification body KIWA Cermet. With a "risk-based thinking" approach capable of transforming even complex situations into opportunities, the company will continue to pursue customer satisfaction with every means and resource available. Optimising company processes and their measurement and continually protecting the health and safety of all employees remains at the centre of the project.

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UNI EN ISO 45001

ISO 9001:2015

Patents

THERMO UP

Designed in collaboration with Makio Hasuike & Co, THERMO UP is a thermostatic mixer for concealed showers and baths. The metal plate (in 11 finishes or stainless steel) with its essential and minimalist design, offers an easy-to-read interface thanks to the control’s laser-printed indications. THERMO UP offers the possibility of managing two or three water outlets at the same time. Included in the box is a kit of 4 screen-printed buttons for personalising the product, which at the time of installation allows you to choose the desired two or three-button combination. With horizontal or vertical orientation, it has a temperature-regulating knob, round or square, in combination with the hand shower kit. A high-quality product, THERMO UP combines an extremely clean design with exceptional comfort of use, both in the home and hotel environments. The innovative operating system is currently patent pending due to the inventive and innovative aspects the product brings to the sanitary tapware sector.

UP&DOWN®

Introducing the UP&DOWN® opening mechanism: a device for opening and closing drains, allowing the sanitary fixture to be filled whilst guaranteeing the aesthetic "purity" of the tap. The mechanism guarantees durability and reliability. Certified through testing across over 1,000,000 working cycles, it is made of high resistance thermoplastic material, allowing with minimum effort, the smooth closing and opening of the drain plug. This particular mechanism is protected by an invention patent certifying the design’s innovative character. Numerous attempts to imitate have occurred over the years, the mechanism often identified with the term "click clack," recognising the sound made during use. However, in the spirit of continual invention and advancement that has always distinguished the company, CRISTINA has designed a new UP&DOWN® system, also the subject of an invention patent, that is silent during opening and closing. Remaining one step ahead of the market.

FOLLOW ME

FOLLOW ME is comprised of a tub edge support with draining drain. A stainless steel spring mechanism allows the user to neatly return the hose when finished. The device itself drains the water that, during and after normal use of the hand shower, traditionally runs down from the hose into the area below the tub, often creating an annoying and unhealthy stagnation of water. With this patented system, the water is channelled directly into the under drain of the drain column through a plastic pipe that connects the lower part of the drain to the tub drain. Reliable and durable, the device is completed by a flexible plastic hose available with a range of covers to match the bath edge unit finish.