Mepra

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Overview

Mepra S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of flatware, cutlery, holloware, cookware, and tableware, specializing in stainless steel and silver-plated products. Based in Lumezzane, it produces over 8,000 product references and exports worldwide to hotels, restaurants, and homes, emphasizing design collaborations with Italian designers and annual new collections.¹⁴⁷

History

The Prandelli family's business began in 1901 when brothers Bortolo, Francesco, and Giovanbattista established a metalworking factory in Lumezzane, Italy, powered by a water mill on the River Gobbia. In 1947, Giovanbattista's sons—Pietro, Felice, and Giacomo—founded Mepra (Metallurgica Prandelli) post-World War II, shifting to aluminum and brass flatware production in a new plant. The company expanded into crockery, cookware, coffee makers, and silver-plated items, with family members like Luigi Prandelli joining in 1985 to lead marketing and product development; it now invests 8% of turnover in R&D across three generations.¹⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Crostate (stainless steel flatware)	Everyday and professional tableware	$150 - $800
Bellini (design-oriented cutlery)	Modern hotel and restaurant service	$200 - $1,000
Silver-plated Collections (elegant holloware)	Luxury dining and hospitality	$300 - $1,800
Cookware Lines (professional pots and pans)	High-end kitchen essentials	$100 - $600
Coffee Makers (traditional Italian)	Home and professional brewing	$50 - $300

Manufacturing

All products are made in Italy at the company's facility in Lumezzane, Brescia.¹⁴⁷ Production is in-house, with a focus on quality raw materials, thickness, and finishing, supported by ongoing investments in safer equipment and sustainable processes since the 1980s.³

Notable Products

Crostate Flatware - Iconic stainless steel cutlery collection used in homes and hospitality.
Bellini Cutlery - Design-focused line for professional table settings.
Silver-plated Holloware - Elegant serving pieces for luxury dining.
Mepra Cookware - Durable stainless steel pots and pans for professional kitchens.
Espresso Coffee Makers - Traditional Italian moka pots in various sizes.

Reputation

Mepra is regarded by professionals for its durable, high-quality Italian-made flatware and tableware, suitable for prestigious hotels and restaurants, with strengths in design innovation and material excellence.⁴ Enthusiasts appreciate the three-generation heritage and annual collections, though specific criticisms are not widely documented in available sources.¹³

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