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"We inspire people, from children to adults, to
Rediscovering, expressing and telling their own
uniqueness. Every day."
We are national historical trademark of interest by the Ministry of Economic Development The historic Pigna trademark with the iconic "P" from the 1960s has been included in the Special Register of Historic Trademarks of National Interest, a register established by the Ministry of Economic Development in cooperation with Unioncamere. Scarica il report
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The initiative aims to protect the industrial property of historic Italian companies, enhancing "Made in Italy " production with a view to innovation, sustainability and international competitiveness. The registration of a trademark in the special "historic trademark" register, which can only be obtained for trademarks that have been registered for at least 50 years, involves a series of measures aimed at ensuring stability and security for Italian businesses. As of March 2021, there are only 119 brands recognized as historic throughout Italy.
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Our vision The combination of tradition and modernity represent the central aspects of our vision.
Innovation and design We are dedicated to new product development, active research of sustainable materials and solutions. We extend our commitment to building a bridge between the analog and digital worlds in products in order to address new educational challenges. Also, demonstrating the ability to expand into new channels and markets, including international ones.
Responsible business We are committed to integrating elements of environmental sustainability in the selection of raw materials, encouraging the use of recycled and environmentally friendly materials. This commitment extends to the responsible use of resources throughout the production cycle.
Social responsibility Generate positive impact toward key Stakeholders, particularly in the context of education and schools, through the implementation of collaborations and edutainment projects. These initiatives focus on issues essential to Pine Cone, including sustainability, inclusiveness and respect for diversity.
Made in Italy We strengthen ties with the territory and cultural heritage as an element of competitiveness and a lever of development, as well as a guarantee of quality and distinctive character of brands. We proudly spread the Company's cultural heritage around the world through our products, and in particular the new PdiPigna brand.
A history more than a century long Since 1839 we have been telling a piece of Italy through paper
1839 April 30, the day on which the papermaking company was established by private deed between Messrs. Tommaso Pastori and Eng. Paolo Pigna.
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1919 The company is transformed from a limited partnership to a joint stock company under the name Cartiere Paolo Pigna S.A., and the headquarters are moved to Alzano Maggiore. Instead, the administrative headquarters remains in Milan.
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1960 The company is beginning to expand its business to other categories in the school world beyond notebooks such as journals, pencil cases and folders.
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1985 Creation of the Quablock branded ring binder that soon became a nationwide success.
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1993 Trademark registration and launch of the iconic Monocromo papermaking line
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2007 Bergamo entrepreneur Giorgio Jannone entered Pigna's share capital, becoming the sole shareholder in the following years. The company focuses on the development of paper products.
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2012 The new headquarters of Cartiere Paolo Pigna, also in Alzano Lombardo, is inaugurated.
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2015 Cartiere Paolo Pigna S.p.A. enters into composition with creditors proceedings.
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2017 Through one of its funds, 51 percent shareholder DeA Capital (De Agostini Group) joins Pigna.
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2018 The Buffetti Group enters the company's 40 percent ownership, and Massimo Fagioli (from De Agostini Group) is appointed Chairman of the Board and CEO.
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2019 Cartiere Paolo Pigna S.p.A. is exiting the arrangement early, expanding the stationery market and strengthening its status as a love brand with international operations, such as the collaboration with the MoMa Design Store in New York. Buffetti Group acquires 100 percent of the shares.
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2020 For the first time, Cartiere Paolo Pigna in Alzano Lombardo, closed for 40 days due to Covid-19, reopened quickly, ending the year with the best performance in its industry. New brand "PdiPigna" launched.
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2021 The first Sustainability Report, the result of the awareness-raising process undertaken by Pigna already some years ago, towards the themes of sustainable development, is published The European Commission has published a report on the Fifth Framework Programme for Research and Development.
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