Ourhistoryhaspavedthewayforourpresent.
Metalco is a leading company in the urban furniture sector. Since 1984, we have communicated through globally recognized design that makes our style unmistakable. Over the years, we have revolutionized all our production processes, with a constant improvement in industrial efficiency, making it flexible to meet the needs of our customers.
1984 – 1989
The meeting of two young entrepreneurs in 1984 marked the birth of Metalco: a small production of urban furniture characterized by innovative design and bold colors.
1990 – 1997
Iconic products such as Libre were born, with its design considered a symbol of Italian excellence, on par with the legendary Vespa.
1998 – 2005
The new commercial and production headquarters was equipped with precision machinery, an in-house powder coating system, a dedicated technical department, and an R&D division.
2005 – 2010
Collaborations began with prestigious and internationally renowned designers such as Citterio and Pininfarina, Staubach & Kuckertz, and Marc Aurel.
2010 – 2015
With the entry of the second generation of entrepreneurs into the company, Metalco Group was founded, forming the core of what would later become The Placemakers. In 2014, Metalco Do Brasil was established.
2021
The Placemakers became a solid and structured reality, focused on the future and on growth, with a managerial approach based on the constant pursuit of process improvement in line with the philosophy of Social Design for Real Life.
2023
Metalco joined Agora Makers Group, creating the first pan-European group dedicated to urban furniture and public lighting: AGORAMAKERS.
Metalco Today
Metalco is a solid and structured company, focused on the future and on continuous growth, with a management style rooted in the ongoing search for better processes through the lens of Social Design for Real Life.
For over 40 years, we have been shaping public spaces through our creativity, driven by continuous research and design experimentation. We rely on the strength of people who, with professionalism, share their skills and expertise. At the core of our projects are modularity and an aesthetic that blends seamlessly with functionality, meeting every need.
