Our History
From 1956 to today: a lifetime of history
LOFRA was founded in 1956 by the Lovato brothers who, in the immediate post-war period, started their business by making pots from materials salvaged from war debris. Over time, production evolved from camping stoves to heating stoves, and then to stainless steel gas cookers for domestic use, designed to accompany families in their daily lives.
Generational Change
The real turning point came in the mid-1980s when management and control of the company passed to the children of the founding partners, who finally succeeded in giving the company its first organisational and managerial structure, a real novelty in the industrial landscape of north-eastern Italy at the time.
During those years, the company grew, paying particular attention to the quality of the finished product through market research and analysis, and consolidating its leadership in the production of high-quality cookers and ovens for the high-end market.
Among the projects developed by Lofra are: Free-Standing products, the innovative Curva line – kitchens with a curved front design protected by European and international patents – the Up & Down double vertical oven, the Professional range of kitchens and the Built-in line of ovens and hobs.
'Nuova Lofra' and its commitment to Italian quality
Since early 2010, the historic brand has continued its activity under the name ‘Nuova Lofra’ and new management. The primary objective of the new management has been to restore Lofra kitchen production to the highest level, emphasising high-quality construction, strictly Made in Italy.
