1948 The birth of the company
Albino Bruno Mariotto was a skilled cabinet-maker and
restorer as well as a keen painter. Together with his wife,
Rita, he decided to set up a craft shop producing easels for
painters in Ispra, a small town on Lake Maggiore.
1954 The first workshop
Within a few years the production of artists’ easels became
so successful that he needed to move to the nearby town of
Gallarate, where he set up a small workshop of 250 sq.m.
1958-1970 The first overseas markets
Albino Bruno’s son, Luciano Mariotto and his son-in-law
Giovanni Tottoli joined him in the business and with them
the company started to export abroad.
1974 The new manufactoring plant
A new production unit covering an area of over 6000 sq.m.
was set up in Cardano al Campo, where the company is still
based.
1975 Expansion in the word
The company took on the name M.A.B.E.F., using the initials of its founder: Mariotto Albino Bruno & Sons (Figli in Italian)
and the brand name began to be known internationally.
1984 Easel in kit
Luciano designed and produced an easel in kit form that
was easy to transport, assemble and use. This “invention”
further enhanced the success of M.A.B.E.F. easels.
1986-1991 New generation
Albino Bruno’s grandchildren, Laura Mariotto and Sandro
and Paolo Tottoli joined the family business. Laura and
Sandro look after the commercial and marketing aspects,
consolidating the “M.A.B.E.F. brand”, while Paolo deals with
the technical part and production.
2002 Eco-sustainability
M.A.B.E.F. pays great attention to environmental issues.
100% of the wood waste from production is recycled and
transformed into pellets, an ecological fuel used in heating
the factory and offices.
2004 FSC® certification
M.A.B.E.F. obtained the FSC® certification (www.fsc.org Codice
licenza C010161, Forest Stewardship Council®) thanks
to the environmentally friendly choice of the raw material
used in the manufacture of M.A.B.E.F. easels. The wood used
is top quality solid beech, coming from certified forest areas
where immediate replanting is guaranteed.
Il made in Italy
M.A.B.E.F.’s success is worldwide, thanks above all to
the constant commitment to sourcing all materials and
accessories produced exclusively in Italy or in Europe, so as
to guarantee the quality and reliability of a product that is
100% “Made in Italy”.
Today
M.A.B.E.F. owners have dedicated their skills to managing
the company over 70 years. In responding to clients’ needs
and requests with traditional seriousness and courtesy, the
company has aimed to achieve technical innovation and
constantly improved production. The result is a solid and
reliable product that is guaranteed to last over time; in fact
all M.A.B.E.F. products carry a “lifetime” guarantee.
M.A.B.E.F. exports its products to nearly 60 countries all over the world.
A M.A.B.E.F. easel is a product that will last you a lifetime, a tribute to the passion and craftsmanship of its creators.
M.A.B.E.F. exports its products to nearly 60 countries all over the world.
A M.A.B.E.F. easel is a product that will last you a lifetime, a tribute to the passion and craftsmanship of its creators.