Favorit S.p.A.

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Favorit S.p.A. is the Italian branch of the Hamelin Group, European leader in the production and distribution of items for school and office.

Founded in 1966, it revolutionized the Italian archive market thanks to the introduction of polypropylene.

With a modern production site in Tito (PZ) and a sales office in Sesto San Giovanni (MI), over the years the company has become a point of reference among manufacturers of lightweight plastic products signed “Made in Italy” and a symbol of innovation and attention to the environment.

“Excellence is doing something common in an uncommon way.
This is why people motivated to manufacture excellent products will allow a company to last over time”

(C.Piccinno – General Manager Favorit S.p.A.)

Our History

Favorit has been increasingly strengthened over the years through the acquisition of the Tito production site and its entry into the Hamelin group, which has allowed the introduction of important European brands on the Italian market.

  • 1966

    Favorit is founded in Milan

  • 1978

    Realization of the first folder in PP
    in PP

  • 1992

    Acquisition of the productive plant
    in Potenza

  • 1996

    Incorporation of Favorit into the Hamelin
    Group. Hamelin S.p.A.

  • 2001

    Opening of the new production facility
    in Tito (PZ) with total transfer of the production

  • 2010

    Start of distribution of the Elba, Unilux and Oxford brands

  • 2012

    Switching to the SAP system

  • 2015

    Return to the previous company name Favorit S.p.A.

  • 2016

    Hamelin Group triple ISO certification

  • 2017

    New offices of the Milan administrative office in Sesto San Giovanni

  • 2018

    Launch of the Oxford – Favorit Neon spiral notebook line exclusively for the Italian market

  • 2021

    Launch of the Oxford – Favorit Neon spiral notebook line exclusively for the Italian market

Tito Productive Plant

The production site of Tito (PZ) is an ultra-modern plant, certified and able to meet the needs of the Italian market and beyond, with a zero-emission production cycle and zero waste, in line with our environmental philosophy.

The production is diversified to meet all the needs of the school and the office: pockets and folders, display books, ringbinders, 3 flaps folders and Unico lever arch files.

In particular, for younger students, exercise book covers and book covers rolls. Our products provide support to schoolchildren, students and professionals in their studies, projects and in everyday life.

Our Mission

A product for every need, an added value for every solution, anticipating the needs of customers. This is Favorit mission, which has always been the reference brand for polypropylene products for archiving, protection and presentation.

Quality

FAVORIT has always been synonymous of quality,
continuous research and development.

Over 50 Years

Favorit is an historic Italian brand with
over 50 years of market presence!

I love Nature

We design products with concern to reduce the
environmental impact as much as possible.

Made in Italy

Made in Italy is the central value of the brand,
alongside style, creativity and design.

Polypropylene

FAVORIT was the first company in Italy to realize the
potential of the diffusion of polypropylene on the market.

Respect and safety

One of the values that the brand represents is the respect
for its employees and safety in the workplace.

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Favorit S.p.A.

is the Italian branch of the Hamelin Group, European leader in the production and distribution of items for schools and offices. Since its foundation it revolutionized the Italian archive market thanks to the introduction of polypropylene. Over the years the company has become a point of reference among manufacturers of lightweight plastic products signed “Made in Italy” and a symbol of innovation and attention to the environment. In November 2021, Favorit strengthens its presence on the Italian market through the acquisition of Balmar 2000, a historic company specialising in the production and distribution of stationery items (briefcases, notebook covers, pencil cases and gift wrapping products) with the aim of becoming a reference point and leading company in the school world as well.

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