SALICE

Salice began to produce hardware in the 1950s and quickly established itself as a pioneering company that could innovate door-opening systems. In 1957, the Lombard brand filed the world's first patent for an invisible self-closing hinge, officially consolidatine its position as a forerunner in the sector. Throughout its history, the brand has conducted continuous R&D activity, today holding about 600 patents between hinges and door opening systems. Salice's technical skills and proven reliability are attested by ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, obtained in 1993, as well as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, acquired in 1998. The latter certificate, in particular, bears witness to the company's particular focus on production processes carried out in compliance with environmental protection regulations. The Salice catalog proposes a wide range of solutions in the furniture sector. Cabinet closing and opening systems, hinges, drawer slides, pull-out shelves, and shock absorbers evolve continuously while adhering to a company vision that merges tradition and progress.

Salice: hinges, slides, doors and drawers for furniture

Furniture hinges are the Italian brand's core business. Relentless R&D has allowed the brand to develop a series of highly reliable and efficient technologies resistant to the test of time. Salice hinges are equipped with a decelerating and adjustable system that can be customized according to specific needs. Silentia+ technology ensures hermetic door closures in all environmental conditions and with any surface. Salice has proposed many innovations for all kinds of kitchen accessories like bottles, knives and shelves, resulting in aesthetically impactful, eco-compatible products. Salice folding doors ensure optimal management of opening systems in any home or office. The Excessories line consists of a series of shock absorbers and accessories for walk-in closets of any size, form and composition, designed for daily comfort and practicality. A wide range of lifting and sliding systems, in addition to their significant cushioning function, maximizes domestic space through the elimination of pistons, cables or other troublesome hardware. Production includes a wide range of slides and drawers that are concealed or use pin clips for storage systems and pull-out shelves.

From the first patent for an invisible hinge to the present: the history of Salice

Salice was established in Cantù in 1926 when its founder, Arturo Salice, decided to open a hardware store. At the end of the 1950s, the company changed direction. In a new factory, Arturo started his own line of furniture hardware and, in 1957, filed for the world's first patent for an invisible self-closing hinge. The invention opened up new and significant market opportunities for the Salice brand allowing it, in a short time, to establish itself as an industry leader both nationally and internationally. In the meantime, Arturo's sons Giorgio and Luciano also came into the business, a joint-stock company now named Arturo Salice S.p.A. The company emerged on the international scene and, in 1971, its first branches opened in Neckarwestheim (Germany) and Antibes (France). In 1975, official headquarters moved from Cantù to Novedrate, also in the Como area. The operation was located on an vast area of 240,000 square meters of greenery, while the factory occupies 60,000 square meters. At the same time, the company moved even further towards internationalization, creating new branches throughout the world. In the 1980s and 90s, Salice opened new offices in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. The brand also has a presence in Asia with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai since 2015. Starting in 2000, Salice expanded its commercial and manufacturing operations, acquiring ADAR S.p.A. (today Salice GUIDE S.p.A. specializing in the production of metal slides and drawers) and, in 2010, BORTOLUZZI SISTEMI S.p.A., manufacturer of sliding systems.

Our mission is to offer elegant and useful products, made with high quality materials and processed with special attention to details.
Now, as in the past, the company pursues a policy of constant investment aimed at keeping the production facilities up-to-date, improving production systems and rationalising production processes.