FLO is now a Historic Trademark of National Interest in Italy. The company has been added to the Special Register established by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, recognising over 50 years of Italian industrial history.
. The company has been added to the Special Register established by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. This recognition celebrates more than fifty years of Italian industrial history.
The story of FLO began in 1973 in Fontanellato, in the province of Parma. It was here that Antonio Simonazzi recognised the potential of a market that was still in its early stages: cups for the vending industry. This vision marked the beginning of FLO.
Today, more than fifty years later, the company has reached an important milestone. FLO is officially registered in the Special Register of Historic Trademarks of National Interest.
This recognition celebrates the history of an Italian company. A history deeply rooted in its local area, manufacturing and, above all, the ability to innovate.
From its origins in vending to industrial growth
FLO was founded in the vending industry. Over the years, however, the company has expanded its activities and entered new markets.
From its first vending cups to tableware for the consumer market, from food industry containers to coffee capsules, FLO has progressively broadened its product portfolio and developed new expertise.
Through this journey, FLO has grown into an industrial group with an established presence across Europe.
A recognition celebrating people and expertise
Being recognised as a Historic Trademark of National Interest means becoming part of Italy’s industrial heritage.
For FLO, however, this recognition represents much more than fifty years in business. It reflects an entrepreneurial vision developed over time by the founding family.
It also tells the story of the people behind the company. Their expertise, daily commitment and ideas have contributed to FLO’s growth.
Customers and partners are part of this story too. Through their trust and collaboration, they have helped shape FLO’s development and industrial journey.
Honouring our heritage, looking to the future
Being included in Italy’s Special Register of Historic Trademarks of National Interest is an important milestone for FLO. Above all, this recognition is an incentive to look ahead.
Today, FLO continues to evolve, building on the experience gained over more than fifty years in business. Its roots remain a point of reference, while the company continues to develop its expertise and explore new opportunities.
Because a company’s history is not only about the milestones it achieves. It is, first and foremost, about people, expertise and passion. These are the elements that create lasting value over time.
Notizie recenti
22 September 2026
FLO Group presents its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Group’s ESG journey through its results, initiatives and objectives across the areas of environment, people and governance. A concrete commitment that integrates sustainability into the way FLO Group does business and guides its future choices.
28 May 2026
From July, R-HYBRID SKY will be available, the new generation of vending cups designed to anticipate the standards of the PPWR regulation and reduce the environmental impact of single-use products. The product introduces a lightweight eco-design that reduces the use of virgin raw materials while maintaining performance, a monomaterial structure without fillers to support recycling processes, and the use of 20% food-grade post-consumer recycled polystyrene. Integrated into the RiVending circuit, the cup supports a real “cup-to-cup” model and remains compatible with existing vending machines without any operational modifications.
11 May 2026
FLO took part in Venditalia 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre, presenting its key innovations for the vending sector: R-Hybrid SKY, Alpha and GEA.
