Together since 1945
80 years of design, quality and vision
For eighty years we have been transforming an everyday
gesture into an element of design.

A story born from material

Frascio’s story is rooted in Valle Sabbia, a territory where metalworking has always been a culture, a body of knowledge and a tradition passed down through generations. In 1945, in an Italy looking to reconstruction with a spirit of initiative and faith in the future, a small artisan metalworking workshop was born in Lavenone. It is here that Frascio built the foundations of values that still guide the company today: quality, expertise and attention to detail.

Since then, the world has changed. Technologies, markets and the ways we live in our spaces have all changed. What has remained constant is our passion for design and our determination to keep improving. Over the years we have transformed simple handles into elements capable of engaging in dialogue with architecture and interior design. The handle thus becomes the first point of contact between people and space, a detail that helps define the identity of every environment. Every collection is born from the meeting of manufacturing expertise, technological innovation and aesthetic sensitivity. A balance that has allowed us to grow while keeping intact the hands-on culture that has always defined Frascio.

Evolving without losing
our roots

Throughout its history, Frascio has been able to interpret changes in the market and in the way we live, turning them into new opportunities for growth. Investment, material research, surface development and constant updates to production technology have accompanied a path of continuous evolution, always guided by the desire to offer products that combine aesthetics, functionality and quality.

A pivotal moment comes in 2013 when, under the leadership of Massimo Soldi, the company embarks on a major renewal process touching every area: from production to design, from technological innovation to market strategy. New collections are born, advanced finishes are introduced, and a vision increasingly oriented towards the culture of design and the appreciation of contemporary design takes shape.

1945
The origins
In Agnosine, in the heart of Val Sabbia, a small artisan workshop specialising in metalworking is born.
1989
Pioneers of innovation
The first in the industry to introduce PVD technology, anticipating a revolution in the world of finishes.
1990-2000
Design and growth
The company begins important collaborations with designers, giving rise to a new product culture.
2000-2010
An international outlook
The range expands and Frascio strengthens its presence in international markets with the opening of its US subsidiary.
2013
A new vision
With Massimo Soldi at the helm, the company embarks on a major renewal process, focused on technology, design and innovation.
2013-2017
New collections
Research, technology and new finishes help redefine the brand’s identity and interpret the new languages of contemporary living.
2018
New expertise
The acquisition of the Zermat brand enriches the company’s wealth of experience and strengthens its manufacturing know-how.
2019
Surface research
New investment in PVD technology makes it possible to develop finishes that are increasingly sophisticated, durable and contemporary.
2020
Wellbeing and innovation
ECOBAT is born, Frascio’s first antibacterial handle, reflecting an ongoing commitment to quality and wellbeing in living spaces.
2021
Industry 4.0
The introduction of the first automated warehouse marks a new step towards increasingly efficient and innovative production.
2022-2024
The culture of design
New collaborations with designers, innovative collections and major international awards strengthen Frascio’s position in the world of design.
2025
80 years of vision
Frascio celebrates eighty years of history, renews its headquarters and presents the Minima Collection, featuring an innovative patented 30 mm rose.
2026
New perspectives
Research continues with new coloured finishes and new solutions capable of interpreting the languages of contemporary design.

With an eye to the future

For Frascio, innovating means observing the present and imagining what is to come. Research into shapes, materials and surfaces continues to be the driving force of our evolution. Tradition and innovation coexist in a constant dialogue that allows us to develop contemporary solutions without losing our connection to our history.

Today Frascio is an international company that continues to design and manufacture in Italy, bringing to the world a culture built on design, manufacturing quality and attention to detail. We look to the future with the same curiosity that has accompanied us since 1945, continuing to explore new design possibilities, new technologies and new ways of interpreting the relationship between people, objects and architecture. Because every important story is measured not only by what it has built, but by its ability to keep imagining what it has yet to become.