10 2022 Sustainability Report 11 GUARDINI The products: Made in Italy in the world Made in Italy design, product quality, versatility of customisation options and efficient customer service are the key elements of a virtuous journey of industrial development that have made us a robust and technologically advanced company, recognised as a leader in the production of baking moulds. At the Volpiano plant, we have direct and complete control over the entire process: from the selection of raw materials to the management of processing technologies, monitoring the quality of finished products, to logistics, thus guaranteeing high standards of efficiency at every stage of the production cycle. Major, ongoing investments in technological development and the ability to modulate production according to market demands have proven to be the secret of success: guaranteeing high productivity without ever sacrificing the attention to detail and reliability that have always been the hallmarks of our brand. Our most highly prized aspects are the highly automated lines for the production of muffin moulds and springforms, which can be customised in size and colour, the numerous automatic lines for quick moulding, and the pad printing line, which allows the baking moulds to be decorated with high-resolution original images for a bespoke service. Our success also comes from our continuous search for quality materials: Hi-Top steel allows products to be made with the optimised thickness, offering a significant saving in cooking time with the same performance; furthermore, the use of the latest generation of non-stick coatings means that food is easy to remove from the mould and the mould itself can be thoroughly cleaned after use. Rounding out the catalogue are our silicone products, ceramic baking dishes, a practical collection of disposable moulds and trays, and various lines of special accessories for preparing and decorating sweet and savoury recipes. With a daily output of around 50,000 pieces, we are now a leader in the sector, overseeing all distribution channels and market segments, and are “Made in Italy” ambassadors in over 60 countries across Europe, the Middle East, America and North Africa. Building on our 75-year history, we are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities offered by the latest market trends with renewed energy, powered by a constant hunger for technological innovation and sustainable excellence. PRODUCTION 10 million products manufactured each year 20 Guardini-branded product lines 50 collections of Private Labels BRAND 50,000 pieces produced daily present in over 60 countries 75 years of history 1. Steel moulds: The company’s core business, the production of steel moulds with non-stick coating, is divided into 12 different collections by colour and type of coating under the Guardini brand name. Made of ECCS steel, they feature an optimised thickness that guarantees optimal baking results, calibrated use of raw materials and reduced oven time. With 60 different shapes, our steel moulds also meet the requirements of private label projects worldwide. 2. Die-cast aluminium moulds: This collection consists of 6 baking moulds, perfect for creative cakemaking at home or professionally. 3. Disposable moulds and trays: The collection consists of paper and plastic moulds for sweet and savoury baking, trays for displaying cakes and savoury snacks, ramekins for muffin and cupcake baking, and cake bases and boxes for transporting cakes. All products in the collection are strictly Made in Italy. 4. Silicone moulds: The collection consists of silicone moulds for cooking and freezing, which are flexible and non-stick, providing easy and perfect demoulding. Simple to clean, they can be easily stored anywhere and are suitable for use in a conventional oven, microwave, refrigerator and freezer, withstanding temperatures from -40°C to 260°C. 5. Ceramic baking dishes: A full range of white ceramic baking moulds, offering a contemporary interpretation of traditional baking methods and materials. Suitable for conventional and microwave ovens and also perfect as serving dishes. White ceramic baking dishes made from a material that is resistant to high temperatures and thermal shock. Extremely impact-resistant, these long-lasting dishes are ideal for ultra-intensive use. 6. Baking accessories: The line features accessories that offer inspiration in the kitchen and help you to make your recipes look their very best for special occasions. 1 4 5 6 2 3 An oven is an insulated thermal chamber in which food is cooked by exposure to heat. Since heat is radiated by diffusion, it is very important that the material used to make the mould has an optimised thickness in order to minimise the barrier effect between the heat source and the food. The steel used for our baking moulds is a special type of steel, called ECCS (Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel), which has excellent elasticity properties and can therefore be produced in very thin gauges (0.3/0.4 mm), without compromising its mouldability during the production process. The thin gauge of the steel guarantees excellent baking performance, reducing cooking time, saving energy, and avoiding any unnecessary waste of materials.
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