Welcome to CRISTINA
Our story began in Gozzano in 1948, in the heart of the taps and fittings district, where we are still based today. We have grown decade by decade, cultivating a unique heritage of design and craftsmanship.
We are genuinely interested in understanding how people wish to live. We devise solutions for the bathroom, kitchen, self-care and outdoor spaces designed to transform daily routines into rituals of mindful wellbeing. From the introduction of the thermostatic mixer tap up to our latest innovations, we develop products that combine formal elegance with efficiency, in tune with the contemporary pace of life and living.
Since our acquisition by the Caleffi Group in 2017, we have been guided by a desire to safeguard the region’s industrial and human heritage; the company has restructured and innovated, whilst maintaining a very strong family identity and remaining true to a history deeply rooted in Lake Orta.
From our four factories in the northern Novara area to our showroom in the Brera district of Milan, our aim is to foster an open and ongoing dialogue with architects, designers and end consumers. We create beautiful, durable and environmental-friendly products, designed to naturally complement your everyday life and help you live better.
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1949CRISTINA Rubinetterie is founded at its historic headquarters in Gozzano, in the heart of the Piedmontese tap-ware district. -
1968In 1968, it is among the first Italian companies to produce the thermostatic mixer. Thanks to a thermosensitive heart, the mixer regulates the water temperature and keeps it constant.
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1973CRISTINA Rubinetterie launches the Impero and Balilla lines in new colourful finishes, both finding great success.
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1981in 1981, the company began producing the first lines with single lever mixer, a single lever that allows regulating the water temperature. The successful Modulo and City series were born. -
1982CRISTINA Rubinetterie buys SILFRA in 1982, a company that produces bathtub draining columns. Talks around the ”Cristina Group” begin.
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1984Since 1984, for the whole decade, the explosion of colour. The company invested in the varnishing department, with a colour palette counting 100 finishes, and became the reference point of the coloured product.
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1994CRISTINA Rubinetterie develops and commissions the production of cartridges for single lever mixers in 1994. This allows them to rationalise their offer and retain maximum control over the quality.
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1998The company recognise the importance of establishing collaborations with architects and designers in order to widen the aesthetic of their tapware. Consequently, Compass was born, designed by architect Massimo Farinatti.
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2002Up & Down, the washbasin drains line, patented and produced by SILFRA, appeared in 2002. It was revolutionary, with the water opening and closing completely released from the tap control with just light pressure on the cap.
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2003A new division dedicated to stainless steel emerges, CRISTINA INOX dedicated to the study and application of a material that’s both eco-sustainable and extremely versatile in the production of bathroom and kitchen taps and fittings.
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2005SILFRA continues to grow, becoming one of the leaders in the Italian sector. In addition to the production of bath waste columns, timed and electronic taps and fittings are added and the brand becomes a strategic supplier for many Italian companies in the market.
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2006In 2006, the merger of CRISTINA Rubinetterie SPA, SILFRA SPA and GODIO SPA (taps and fittings acquired in 2001) gives birth to CRS SPA, a group that, by combining various skill sets, aims to increase synergy and overall strength.
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2008In 2008, the new ultra-thin Sandwich showerhead launched. Patented by CRISTINA Rubinetterie, it leads the way on every front, from its design to its eco-friendly credentials.
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2010In 2010, the logo was transformed, the yellow field resized and shaped from a rectangle into a square to perfectly hold the company’s name, expressing its exclusive character with discreet charm. -
2017With the aim of fostering dialogue with designers and strengthening brand awareness, the company opens its first showroom in Milan: four windows on the historic Via Pontaccio, located in the heart of the Brera design district.
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2017The company announces the acquisition by the Caleffi Group, a leading Made in Italy manufacturer of components for heating, air conditioning and plumbing systems. An important operation, aimed at guaranteeing an absolute continuity for the brand and its ceaseless growth at an international level.
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2022The 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.
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2023Designed by the Elisa Ossino Studio for CRISTINA Rubinetterie, the Milan flagship store of via Pontaccio features an experiential approach to the discovery of new waterways.
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2024Launch of our innovative galvanic line, a technological leap that elevates both product quality and commitment to the environment. -
202475 years of CRISTINA, we celebrate the history of the brand, born in 1949. -
2026With Everyday Matters: a Study of being Present, Design Week turns into a reflection on the value of our daily gestures, an invitation to slow down to rediscover the beauty of simple gestures.
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