About us

In our design and development process, the ecological impact is always taken into consideration in addition to design, function and economics. For this is where the most important factors are already determined that set the course for the selection of materials, the manufacturing process, options for assembly, logistics and transport, reparability and return to the materials cycle. This overview shows the key aspects for the entire product life cycle that are currently applicable to QuadroDesign.

We focus on people. This implies a cooperative style of management that recognize employees representatives as being co creators of the daily life in the company.

The story of QuadroDesign is the classic story of an Italian family, made up of migration, sacrifices and commitment. The Rubinetterie Magistro, founded by Carmelo Magistro and his wife Giuliana in 1978, represents the classic example of small and medium-sized Italian industry that is the fulcrum of the country’s economy. Their children Elena and Enrico, willing to start a process of renewal, represent the best example of the second generation, made up of innovation and necessary change.

QuadroDesign’s headquarters are located in San Maurizio d’Opaglio, on the shores of Lake Orta. The link with water and its care and respect is undeniable and an integral part of the company philosophy. The headquarters, former foundries of Mamoli built in 1960, was purchased and renovated in the 90s and restored to its former glory, enhancing the formal and constructive typology.

Steel, in addition to being a completely recyclable material, is an important resource for us: the thin passivating layer that protects its surface makes our products more resistant to external attacks and corrosion, thus making them last longer. Furthermore, being a “naked” product, it can be reconditioned and reissued on the market at any time. Waste is therefore reduced: our products, if treated with care, never turn into waste, thus helping to improve the health of our planet.

Another step towards a cleaner world is represented by the products of the Idealaqua series, which provide an eco-sustainable, inexhaustible and economical source of pure water. Filtering the water, avoiding the consumption of bottled water, helps the environment in many ways: it avoids transport – which is a source of pollution and chemical alteration of water – and the consumption
and waste of plastic or glass.

The attention to production detail is almost maniacal, working on a thousandth scale compared to the old production standards used in brass production. Our products, not being coated (commonly called “naked”) must be perfect directly from the Index® turning machines.

Our production processes include advanced CNC turning centres and 5 axis machining, but always maintaining an artisanal approach towards the handling and care of the final product.

QuadroDesign was born in 2001 with the aim of shifting the focus – in the field of sanitary fittings – from a material that corrodes in contact with water and releases impurities (brass), to a material such as stainless steel which is specific for this type of use and installation. We choose the AISI316L type, a very resistant alloy suitable for sanitary environments, such as restaurants and laboratories, and highly resistant to attacks by water containing chlorides.

Only some of our kitchen products are produced in brass, and then subsequently coated: the legacy of the Magistro taps. However, we have chosen a certified brass (CW617N) and we often de-lead it to guarantee a cleaner material. The finishes are performed by suppliers who comply with environmental regulations for recycling and correct disposal of waste, so as to ensure full respect for the environment in which we live.