Alessi, one of the most important "Factories of Italian Design", is based in Crusinallo, close to Omegna , on Lake
Orta. Founded in the 20s, in a region historically devoted to the household goods production, since the 50s Alessi
specializes itself in stainless steel manufacturing. Alessi headquarters bears the mark of the Atelier Mendini, that
designed in the mid 90s the recent extensions to the plant. Nowadays the company employs about 500 people, who are
directly involved in project development, production, sales and distribution. Alessi is exporting the 65% of its
turnover to over 60 countries and count over 5000 points of sale. Today the company owns 14 Alessi stores (Showroom and
Flagship) located in the most strategic areas in the world and 175 Shop in shop.
