The history of Polti, since 1978

Our story

It all began with an idea in 1978 and with a family that had the strength and determination to make it a reality.

The history of Polti: as told by the protagonists

Small tales for a great story

Episodes, memories and emotions are many elements in a big family, in a great story. From our origins in the basement of a house, we have navigated difficult times and huge successes to become an Italian star that defends Italian manufacturing and its values proudly and resolutely. This is Polti.

The evolution of the brand

The evolution of the Polti brand: Natural Home Feeling

2014

The puff of steam replaced by the safety cap: a patent that made the difference in Polti’s trajectory in terms of innovation and foresight.

The evolution of the Polti brand: Innovative by nature

2007

The innovative power of Polti is encapsulated in the signature of a brand that believes, respects and comes from nature.

The evolution of the Polti brand: more easy, more happy

1998

Polti speaks to families to convey its commitment to improving everyday lives with its appliances that are increasingly effective and high-quality.

The evolution of the Polti brand: the beginnings

1980

The classic Polti brand, with its logo of a thumb releasing a puff of steam, becomes famous thanks to several sports sponsorships.


Polti's world

Paolo Gatti has appointed as the new CFO of the Polti Group

Paolo Gatti has been appointed Polti Group's new CFO, bringing with him a wealth of experience in management control and corporate finance. His contribution will be essential in supporting the company's growth and its commitment to sustainability and ESG issues.

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Polti wins the global Plus X Award with La Vaporella and Vaporetto Style

Polti receives the Plus X Award for innovation and quality of the La Vaporella and Vaporetto Style range, recognised for their design, ease of use and advanced steam technologies.

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Polti returns to IFA 2024

Polti is participating in IFA 2024 in Berlin, showcasing the latest advancements in its steam technology. From September 6th to 10th, the company will unveil new products from the Vaporetto line, Vaporella Garment Steamers, as well as Polti Coffea espresso machines and SOLO Caffè Monorigine.

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Polti Partners with BHETA for Home Improvement Innovation

Polti's choice to join BHETA reflects our dedication to collaborative growth and contributing to the advancement of the industry. Together, BHETA and Polti hope to continue driving progress and excellence in the home improvement sector.

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Steam cleaner with ECO function: efficiency and convenience in a single product.

Polti introduces the new Polti Vaporetto Smart 110 Eco, a powerful steam cleaner with unlimited runtime and Eco functionality, designed to ensure effective cleaning while respecting the environment.

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Corporate Excellence: Polti's Code of Ethics, a Guide towards Responsible Corporate Culture.

The Code of Ethics represents an important step forward for Polti in its journey towards corporate excellence.

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Team Polti Kometa is born

From January 2024, the Polti name will return to be the title sponsor in a cycling team, headed by Ivan basso and Alberto Contador, together with Kometa, already a co-title sponsor since 2017.

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French Bed Bugs Alert: The Solution exists and comes from Italy

Polti Cimex Eradicator is a device capable of eliminating bed bugs and eggs without the use of insecticides.

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Polti’s great return to cycling with Basso and Contador

Polti returns to cycling with Basso and Contador, sponsoring their professional cycling team, under 23 and junior teams.

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Positive signs in the 2020 report for Polti

The Como-based company files 2020 consolidated financial statements showing +30% in revenues and a growth of over 80% in its reference market.

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Polti on TV with the new spot "Our secret"

Una campagna internazionale che racconta il brand e i suoi valori attraverso una narrazione emozionale.

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How to face a change: responsibility and passion the winning features

A change faced with the right mix of responsibility and passion.

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When an idea was born and became an innovation

Fabio Castiglia, Polti's Technical Director, tells how Polti Moppy was born, an idea that becomes an innovation.

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For Polti the modern family is technological, respectful and #homelovers

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Helping the UK achieve a Natural Home Feeling

The steam as an alternative solution to forget chemical products: Beverley Martin speaks.

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A path of continuous evolution, since 1995

Maurizio Bolsani: a path of continuous evolution, closely connected to his private life.

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Customer centric: customers at the heart of actions

Polti as a customer centric company. Rafael Roman speaks.

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Family: an acronym that explains what Polti represents

With the acronym of family, Miriam Lucini, Executive Assistant, explains what Polti represents.

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Financial leadership in the company: roles, changes and achievements

Stefano Borgonovo talks about Financial Leadership, the role of the CFO and the changes which crisis caused.

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Cooperation and mutual trust between colleagues to objectives

Craig Dennis, Financial Accountant of Polti UK: "From the job interview, what struck me was the enthusiasm of my colleagues".

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An harmonious team is an added value for the company

The core values ​​in the team to achieve business goals: Karen Bluff speaks.

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Customer always in first position. An unpredictable job

Wendy Nicholls, Customer Service Team Leader of Polti UK, tells the beauty of helping for every customer: an unpredictable and never banal job.

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Quality: the driver of change and growth

Antonella Raganato explains the importance of quality connected to competence, teamwork, goal orientation and ability to adapt to the context.

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In Polti since 1994: a satisfying and growth job

The growth path of Cristina Solerti: from production to the role of Receptionist. A satisfying job which helped her to overcome a difficult period.

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What it is and how it has changed the After Sales

The importance of Afters Sales explained by Martino Gentile, Customer Service Manager.

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Openness and dialogue are the keys to the Polti family-feeling

The experience of Raquel Boada, Marketing Manager Spain and Portugal.

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The importance of Made in Italy in the globalization of the small domestic appliance

Made in Italy explained by Fabrizio Brusa, Export Area Manager.

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Polti: we turned 40!

In the enchanting setting of Serre Ratti in Casnate with Bernate in the province of Como, on 5th July Polti celebrated its first 40 years.

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Managing time and priorities: the challenge to grow

The story of Matteo Vallerin, Graphic Design Coordinator.

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After Sales: sharing and collaboration of all the involved parties

Diego Borghi, After Sales Specialist, tells his experience in the company.

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Moppy: how the evolution of cleanliness has begun

How did the idea of Moppy come about and what were the challenges faced? Francesca Polti and Stefano Cappi describe the project.

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Moppy is Voted Product of the Year 2018

An important recognition that rewards the INNOVATION of the product.

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Francesca Polti’s tips to young entrepreneurs

On World Entrepreneurs’ Day, Francesca Polti speaks about her management approach and gives some advice

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