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THE SECRET OF EXPERIENCE

Hi Contract was born from the will of the founder Franco Brugnotto, who brought together a team of professionals with experience in the world of interior design, real estate and outfittings, to give life to a brand able to supporting the creative of architects and designers, making concrete their visions.

Hi Contract hold the experience of 40 years of research, innovation, craftsmanship and respect for tradition.

A path of growth that began in 1980.

 

1980
Franco Brugnotto started Brugnotto srl in a small workshop in the family’s home.  Our first products were turned components made from solid wood.

 

1982
First production plant in Pero di Breda di Piave, that included a paint department and more advanced machinery.

 

1993
Added a panel processing plant to the existing production equipment. Our company has now two production plants, one in Pero di Breda di Piave and one in Zenson di Piave.

 

1999
Over the years, the innovative and technological drive has never stopped. In the company comes 8 axsis machines that are able to work wood in 3D thanks to CAD CAM software.

 

2007
Zenson di Piave becomes the main plant. Production expands to an industrial scale and the latest panel handling machinery are added to speed up production and maximise efficiency in new production facility.

 

2009
The company began a process of specialization in two sectors: the design and production of modular furniture for shops, and the customized realization of exhibitors with various technologies and materials (cardboard, plexiglas, metals, prints, etc…).

 

2011
First participation at EuroShop, the world’s no.1 retail tradefair in Düsseldorf.

2013
The two production units are combined in a single 20,000 m2 production plant, with many experienced designers and technicians. These enabled us to offer our clients a wider range of options while improving production efficiencies.

 

2015
Participation at Host Milan tradefair for the food sector. Thus starting a path to expand the offer to the HoReCa sector.

 

2016
Also acquired a second production plant in Fossalta di Piave, with an area of over 30,000 m2.

 

2018
The Hi Contract brand is born, helping architects to carry out tailor-made projects for hotels, offices, hospitality and retail interiors.

 

2019
The company obtains the FSC® Chain of Custody (Forest Stewardship Council® A.C. Chain of Custody) certification and confirms its commitment to using certified raw materials from knowingly managed forests.

 

2020
Participation in the Euroshop 2020 fair in Düsseldorf with a new corporate structure and a renewed group image.

 

2020 – 2021
Obtaining ISO 9001 “Quality Management Systems”, ISO 45001 “Health and Safety Management Systems” certifications and ISO 14001 “Environmental Management Systems” certification.

 

2022
Creation of the new Batch 1 plant dedicated to Just in time production. A state-of-the-art plant equipped with a panel warehouse with automated loading, performance cut, edgebander and automatic unloading of the semi-finished product.

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