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.
Over the years the company has become a point of reference among manufacturers of lightweight plastic products 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.)
Favorit has been increasingly strengthened over the years through its entry into the Hamelin group, which has allowed the introduction of important European brands on the Italian market.
Favorit is founded in Milan
Realization of the first folder in PP
in PP
Acquisition of the productive plant
in Potenza
Incorporation of Favorit into the Hamelin
Group. Hamelin S.p.A.
Opening of the new production facility
in Tito (PZ) with total transfer of the production
Start of distribution of the Elba, Unilux and Oxford brands
Switching to the SAP system
Return to the previous company name Favorit S.p.A.
Hamelin Group triple ISO certification
New offices of the Milan administrative office in Sesto San Giovanni
Launch of the Oxford – Favorit Neon spiral notebook line exclusively for the Italian market
Launch of the Oxford – Favorit Neon spiral notebook line exclusively for the Italian market
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.
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.
FAVORIT has always been synonymous of quality,
continuous research and development.
Favorit is an historic Italian brand with
over 50 years of market presence!
We design products with concern to reduce the
environmental impact as much as possible.
FAVORIT was the first company in Italy to realize the
potential of the diffusion of polypropylene on the market.
One of the values that the brand represents is the respect
for its employees and safety in the workplace.
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 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.
