FACTORY 1997 saw the setup of Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A., following the acquisition of Sambonet by Paderno s.r.l.. Since the mid-nineteenth century, Sambonet has been a standard-bearer for Italian excellence throughout the world, producing flatware and holloware in silver-plated and stainless steel, from a classic to a modern and design-driven style.

In 2001, Paderno and Sambonet arrived in Orfengo (Novara), 25 miles outside Milan, where the headquarters of the group were set up in a new and modern plant designed by architect Enrico Frigerio. This facility houses not only the factory, the warehouse and a modern laboratory, but also the showroom, the outlet store and a recreation area for staff.

In 2007, Paderno USA acquired World Cuisine assets, a California Corporation, to accelerate its presence and distribution in the USA and is now doing business as Paderno World Cuisine.

In 2009, the acquisition of the prestigious German company Rosenthal permitted Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. to enhance its brand portfolio (Sambonet, Paderno and Arthur Krupp) with the addition of leading names in the porcelain sector, such as Rosenthal, Thomas and Hutschenreuther. The Italian group now plays a leading role in the production of top-quality items for the tabletop and the kitchen, aimed at covering all the needs required by the market.

Paderno products are distributed through specialized distributors in all segments of the food industry, as well as the retail industry. The company’s 94-year history and its worldwide presence makes Paderno an indispensable international benchmark for the culinary world. A remarkable range of complementary articles, carefully selected and crafted by highly qualified companies, completes the Paderno produced collection.

Made in Italy

The respect for the environment and for the people is a relevant issue for Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. Corporate Responsibility. From this perspective, the management of energy, electricity and water consumption focuses on:- the use of electrical energy: clean, renewable and in harmony with the environment;- the use of methane as the sole fuel source;- the use of ground water for the manufacturing process, to be fully purified before being released into the environment;- the use of an advanced energy-saving technology.

GREEN & HUMAN

Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. strives to implement forms of measurement to assess the punctuality, the transparency and the efforts made for sustainable development. This has led to the preparation of the corporate charter of principles, 10 principles, 10 commitments, on which the Company builds its industrial future from a perspective based on preventive approach and leadership.

Corporate Sustainability Reporthttp://arcturusgroup.it/en/social-responsibility.html

The UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 environmental certification is the recognition that the environmental policy results in a continuous improvement of environmental performance by minimizing the negative impact of its operations on the environment.

The voluntary compliance with the standard UNI EN ISO 50001:2011 demonstrates the company’s commitment and vision towards responsible energy consumption, factoring in both the economic hope of reducing consumption and, above all, the desire to increase environmental awareness about reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The OHSAS 18001:2007 safety certification has the objective of protecting the safety of the workplace and the health of workers. Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. is the first Italian company in its sector that has obtained this certification.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Sustainability, transparency and interaction with all parties are the key words of Sambonet Paderno Industrie S.p.A. policy. The company continues its tradition as a socially responsible company achieving, as the first one in the sector, the important SR10 certification. This goal represents a guarantee in terms of transparency and attention in the interaction with employees, clients, suppliers, local communities and associations, alike.

The SR10, issued by Certiquality - the largest global network of management system certifications - determines Corporate Responsibility objective requirements; a system that makes visible the company commitment in the promotion of responsibility and the reporting to all parties involved, respecting their interests and considering legality’s principles and human rights.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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