Italian company
Lofra is an Italian company that manufactures home appliances, freestanding cookers, and built-in ovens and hobs, based in Torreglia in the province of Padua.[1]
History
Founded in 1956 by the brothers Lovato in Padova, Lofra began working producing pots with remnants of war materials.
In subsequent years it started to produce the first heating and wood stoves and finally get to the gas cookers in stainless steel. For a short time, it also produced camping stoves.[citation needed]
From the 80s to the present day the company has produced other than gas ranges cookers, built in hobs and ovens both gas and electric and cooker hoods.[citation needed]
Since the beginning of 2010 the company has grown to a new property managed by an Iranian multinational .[citation needed]
Since 2012, after nearly 60 years of production at the historic plant in Teolo, production was transferred to Torreglia, town at the foot of the Euganean Hills.[citation needed]
Other Activities
During the 1970s and 80s Lofra produced prefabricated houses and accessories for the kitchen in addition to home appliances.[citation needed]
General Company
In the past Lofra production was concentrated in Italy in 3 establishments, 2 production and a warehouse of finished products.[citation needed]
Since 2010, as a result of societal problems the company was acquired by a new owner, the historical site was abandoned and now everything is concentrated in a single plant in Torreglia (PD).[citation needed]
Awards and recognition
Lofra sponsors sports events at local level; running, cycling, rugby and volleyball teams.[citation needed]
In 1989 it was awarded of the " Ercole D'oro"; international award in innovation technology.[citation needed]
