The name "Chiave a stella" comes from the title of a Primo Levi novel, in which the main character, Tino Faussone, represents a visionary and is a paradigm of the route taken by many businesses in Turin: from an assembly line to travelling the world mounting cranes, suspension bridges, petroleum plants and providing innovative know-how in addition to technical skills.
On 10 November 2014, "RP Rivestimenti Plastici Srl” became part of the class of the turnover between 500 thousand and 3 million Euros.
The award-winning company was established in the 1950’s as an artisan business and now operates in various sectors, including the automotive, aviation, and food industries. The company is set apart by its constant policy of differentiation combined with its recent, intense patenting activity. Furthermore, the company is a leader in plastic coatings for metal structures, placing special attention on materials and the development of innovative solutions.
Selected among 64 candidates, the company stood out for “its excellent products, as well as for its ability to combine tradition and innovation while enhancing the value of the territory, both in Italy and abroad.” “The relaunch of the Turin area must be based on two pillars: enhancing its production assets represented by its SMEs and investing in youth – explained Lorenzo Gianotti, the president of the jury – This award brings these two aspects together to become a bridge between tradition and innovation while remaining open to any kind of contribution."