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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.
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.
Discover CRISTINA Rubinetterie’s exceptional production facilities.
Gargallo
Galvanic Revolution: Innovation Meets the Environment
We proudly announce the launch of the new and innovative galvanic line in the Gargallo factory, a technological leap that raises both the quality of the aesthetic treatment of the product and the commitment to the environment.
Every detail has been designed to save energy and reduce environmental impact: from the thermal insulation of the heated tanks with automatic lids to the solutions for the treatment of wastewater, specifically to allow their re-use.
The new galvanic line was designed by dividing the space into two macro areas: the first where the "magic" of the actual galvanic process takes place with a highly automated system, while in the second we take care of the water, which thanks to an advanced purification system allows its re-use, limiting withdrawal and waste.
The purification system ensures continuous and efficient production of the galvanic line, using less than 1000 liters of water per hour in new withdrawal. A galvanic plant comparable in size and production capacity would use at least seven times as much, with a daily consumption close to 50,000 litres.
Our previous galvanic plant, which was a third of the new one in size and capacity, consumed the same amount of water. The new investment, therefore, not only reduces consumption, but has allowed us to increase production, demonstrating that sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand.
High Quality and Energy Saving Finishes
We have set up the new galvanic line to deposit a double nickel treatment on the taps, both semi-bright and shiny, an additional layer compared to the traditional methods in the sector, to guarantee the best corrosion resistance performance on our parts.
To respond to the growing demands of international markets, increasingly attentive to sustainable production but sensitive to quality, we are now also able to manage the deposition of trivalent chromium in traditional coloring alongside and, eventually, replacing hexavalent chromium.
The new galvanic line, an automatic 4.0 system, governed by an efficient management software, not only improves production, but is an example of how the industry can operate in a more sustainable way.
Each tank containing heated liquids is equipped with a system of automatically opening and closing lids which reduce energy dispersion by almost 30%.
To carry out the galvanic process we make use of the help of various robotic systems for lifting and moving the bars, reducing the physical effort of the operators and limiting their contact with the chemical process tanks.
The entire structure is built on a large PVC containment platform, to prevent any spills into the environment.
Our commitment to minimizing the negative impacts on the health of operators and the environment is also achieved through a powerful air and wastewater purification plant, which is treated in the purification area so that it can be re-used, releasing it into the environment only a small part.
With this innovative galvanic installation, CRISTINA Rubinetterie confirms itself as a leader in the sector, not only for the quality of the innovation of its products, but also for its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
This plant is a fundamental step towards a greener and more sustainable future, strengthening our ambitious mission “From Yellow to Green .
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.
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.
