THE DEKO STORY

ABOUT US

Expertise, quality and innovation in coatings.

COATINGS THAT RAISE THE STANDARD

Deko is a company constantly committed to developing high-performance coatings, combining technical expertise, quality control and a strong drive for innovation.

With DEKO COOKWARE and DEKO INDUSTRY, we operate at B2B level, delivering solutions for cookware and a wide range of industrial applications.

COMMITMENTS

WHAT WE DO, IN PRACTICE

SAFE COATINGS

PFOA- and GenX-free coatings. Qualified suppliers and full compliance with food contact regulations. In cookware applications, formulations are free from heavy metals such as cadmium and nickel.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

We collaborate with top-level chemists and subject our products to the most rigorous testing, aiming for the highest performance standards on the market.

INNOVATIVE COATINGS

Water-based product lines offering both environmental and operational advantages. Reduced water consumption for plant cleaning, no solvents, and low environmental impact thanks to reduced VOC levels.

CORPORATE WELFARE

Continuous training, professional growth and safe working environments. Fair conditions throughout the supply chain and genuine care for people.

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION

Clean production processes and waste reduction. Targeted investments to minimize environmental impact: today, sludge waste is already close to zero.

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OUR MISSION

KNOW-HOW • PERFORMANCE • RESPONSIBILITY

To bring Italian know-how, developed through 40 years of experience and research, to consumers worldwide, offering some of the safest and highest-performing coatings on the market.

To create high-quality, 100% Italian-made products through responsible production, with respect for consumers, collaborators and the environment.

METHOD

HOW WE ACHIEVE IT

We subject our coatings to the strictest testing procedures and continuously expand our research and development department.

We invest in the skills of our team and provide targeted consultancy services, driven by expertise and focused on results.

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RESPONSIBILITY

SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT, RELIABILITY

We work with trusted suppliers, high standards and continuous monitoring. Our priorities are the safety of our collaborators and respect for the environment, to deliver safe and high-performance coatings to our customers.

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INNOVATION

We invest in research to develop high-performance, 100% Made in Italy coatings, with full respect for the environment.

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FLEXIBILITY

We respond quickly and accurately, adopting a tailor-made approach to deliver customized solutions.

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COMMUNICATION

Customers define the product together with skilled technicians, receiving full support including after-sales assistance.

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EXPERTISE

Forty years of experience combined with a customer-centric approach, enabling us to meet even the most complex requirements.

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TEAM

We continuously invest in training and professional development: people are our most valuable asset.

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CUSTOMER CENTRIC

We understand customer needs and develop technologically advanced products, balancing performance and competitiveness.

THE ORIGINS

A STORY OF TALENT

Ingenuity, know-how and curiosity define the character of Pierino Brunelli, founder and driving force behind Deko Srl. A chemical technician born in 1951 with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he built over forty years of experience in the development of non-stick coatings for cookware. In 1994, with the invention of the sanding machine, he revolutionized the sanding process, almost completely eliminating pollution while doubling productivity. In 2004, he founded Deko. From that moment on, leveraging accumulated know-how and expertise shared with the team, the company rapidly established itself among the world’s leading players in non-stick cookware coatings and multiple industrial applications.

TIMELINE

LAMBDA
1983
The history of Deko begins in 1983, when Pierino Brunelli starts producing non-stick coatings.
1986
Pierino Brunelli founds Lambda, a company focused on innovation in materials and processes for the cookware coating sector. Lambda quickly becomes one of the world’s leading non-stick producers, reaching an annual output of 4,000 tons.
1999
Lambda is acquired by Akzo Nobel.
DEKO
2004
Pierino Brunelli establishes a new company: Deko Srl is founded in a small facility in the countryside near Piacenza.
2009
As business grows steadily, Deko Srl relocates to a larger facility of 1,700 sqm in Senna Lodigiana, where it is still based today.
2016
Continuous research and a skilled team of chemists allow Deko Srl to secure major Italian and international clients. Production space expands to 4,400 sqm, doubling laboratory areas dedicated to R&D.
2018
Equilybra Holding Italiana acquires control of Deko, strengthening its organizational structure.
2020
New investments are made in production, product portfolio development and a renewed brand strategy.
2021
Deko acquires major new clients in Central and South America.
2022
A new building is constructed, expanding the site to 10,000 sqm, with 5,200 sqm in use. Deko also obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification.
2023
Deko Brazil is established in Bento Gonçalves (RS).
2025
A new branch is established in Alexandria, Egypt.