Products from Foresti & Suardi
Foresti & Suardi is a northern Italian manufacturer of lamps, interior fittings and other brass castings. The 3rd generation family business, based in Predore on Lake Iseo, was founded in 1961 as a supplier to the RIVA shipyard and has steadily expanded its range over the years. The company has been working closely with TOPLICHT since 1990.
The brass parts are manufactured using the tried and tested brass casting process. The raw material in the form of brass ingots is melted down and the molten brass is poured into a prepared mold. The brass hardens as it cools, the casting is removed from the mold and processed further. Cutting, punching, drilling, polishing, turning, folding or assembling: many of these work steps are still carried out manually today. Brass remnants are melted down again and reused.
Since 2019, Foresti & Suardi has been officially authorized to use the “Made in Italy” certificate issued by the Institute for the Protection of Italian Manufacturers. In particular, the production processes must be planned and carried out entirely in Italy. Products must be made from natural and high-quality materials and be based on typical craftsmanship. Finally, labor rights, safety and hygiene must be respected. A small foundry has gradually evolved into a think tank for new, innovative products.
