Abert® was conceived in 1929 in Lumezzane, in the province of Brescia, Italy, when the founder Antonio Bertoli started the artisan production of brass cutlery. In 1950 steel entered the production cycles steadily, taking the place of any other material. Production automation came in the 1960s and in 1975 Abert was the first company in the world to engineer the production processes of colored cutlery with the combination of materials such as ABS, nylon and wood. It was 1987 when the company headquarters moved to Passirano, paving the way for important expansions: in 1993 it acquired the historic Milanese brand Broggi, market leader in cutlery and table furnishings in the hotel sector, and in 1994 the Facix brand.
Also in the same year, Abert was the first company in the sector to get the ISO 9002 quality certification.
Just a few years later, a new project for the Ho.Re.Ca. channel was launched in 2000, expanding the range of professional hotel products.

Almost a century after its birth, Abert is still run by the Bertoli family, now in its fourth generation along a history of growth, evolution and success.
Business core, today as in the beginning, indispensable values: the excellence of the raw materials, crucial for the performance of the products, the constant innovation of the production processes and the search for cutting-edge technologies, the quality of every detail, the attention to design, from the study of unique products to the creation of valid objects.
All inside the factories in Passirano, according to a careful and accurate Made in Italy standard. Worth mentioning is the constant sensitivity towards the needs of a clientele that evolves along with the market and must therefore be heard, satisfied and anticipated.
And the future is the greatest challenge that Abert has always faced with proactivity, rooted corporate, culture, attention to the circumstances of the current market and real commitment, from environmental protection with a view to eco-sustainability to the solid ethics of economic and social relationships.

MEDAL ECOVADIS

We have been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, a recognition that certifies Abert's commitment to maintaining high environmental, social, and ethical sustainability standards.
This result places Abert among the best-performing companies in the EcoVadis ranking (top 30% worldwide) and represents for us not a goal, but a concrete motivation to continue improving our transparency and sustainability practices.

CERTIFICATION ISO 9001

Since 1993, Abert has adopted an integrated management system, certified
according to UNI EN ISO 9001 standards, which guarantees the efficiency and organization of our company. This certification attests to our commitment to providing high quality products and services through optimized processes, continuous improvement and full compliance with our customers' needs. Our quality system ensures constant attention to resource management, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance, adopting an approach focused on customer satisfaction and innovation.
By continuously monitoring company performance, Abert is able to respond promptly to market challenges, ensuring excellent and sustainable results over time

CERTIFICATION ISO 14001

Abert has achieved ISO 14001 certification
We are pleased to announce that Abert has obtained the ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System.
This important achievement demonstrates our company’s ongoing commitment to protecting and respecting the environment and is the result of significant teamwork.

What is ISO 14001 certification
It is an international voluntary standard that defines the requirements for a management system aimed at reducing the environmental impact of business activities and promoting the sustainable use of resources.

What ISO 14001 evaluates
It assesses a company’s ability to monitor and improve the environmental aspects of its processes, by managing energy, water, waste, and materials responsibly, reducing emissions, and encouraging the use of eco-friendly resources among suppliers and subcontractors.

Why it matters
For our clients, it represents a guarantee of reliability and responsibility; for the community, a sign of care and respect for the local environment; and for all of us, a source of pride and a shared commitment to building a more sustainable and responsible future.

Environmental sustainability

Today Abert's greatest challenge Environmental is the future. It is an indispensable horizon to continue to tell the story of our company, bringing it to life in a world that demands ever greater commitment to environmental protection, through a concrete, responsible and shared actions.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

At Abert, we believe in a sustainable future, where tradition and innovation meet to create value. This
is why we have recently installed a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system on the roofs of our headquarters
and production facilities, comprising more than 1.300 panels for a total of 3.335 m², an area equal to
about 16 padel courts . This investment allows us to produce clean energy, thus reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and a greener future. In the period 2022-2024, the company has achieved a significant reduction in
purchased kWh, with an overall decrease of 25%.

GREEN PACKAGING AND WRAPPING

For some time now, Abert has been undertaking a gradual process of packaging materials and packaging substitution, focusing on the adoption of environmentally sustainable solutions. We are phasing out plastic in favour of regenerated materials for packaging and using paper tape. We are also replacing plastic with paper materials for packaging, with the aim of reducing environmental impact and promoting a responsible and sustainable approach to the handling of our products.

RAW MATERIAL

Abert adopts a responsible approach to raw material management, ensuring that 100% of the material is recovered and repurposed. The collection of scraps and offcuts generated during production helps reduce waste and give new life to resources, contributing to a more efficient and environmentally respectful production model, in line with the principles of the circular economy.
Our commitment to sustainability involves the entire production chain, thanks to collaboration with suppliers who share our values and actively participate in environmental responsibility projects. Among these is Treedom, an initiative that allows trees to be planted in various areas around the world, promoting reforestation and CO2 offsetting.
For every 30 tons of steel purchased, one tree is planted, with semi-annual certificates indicating the number of trees planted and an estimate of the CO2 they will absorb in their first ten years of life.
Thanks to this collaboration, Abert has contributed to the creation of new green areas: trees that, over their first ten years, will collectively absorb 3.8 tons of CO2. concrete gesture in support of the environment.
No. 8 TREES PLANTED – 1st Half ‘24 - No. 3 TREES PLANTED – 2nd Half ‘24

OPTIMIZE, RECOVER, RESPECT

Abert takes a responsible approach to waste management, with a strong commitment to the recovery and reuse of materials. 60% of the waste delivered to the production and logistics departments is recovered, reducing environmental impact and optimizing resources. Furthermore, our paper, cardboard, wood and plastic packaging is 100% recyclable, contributing to a circular and sustainable economy.