Light is in our blood
Established in Milan in 1929 as Ditta Rossini Otello, today Rossini Illuminazione is a leading-edge company in terms of products, technology, design and innovation.
Rossini illuminazione / Company
RossiniGroup: the world of light
RossiniGroup is a well-structured organization in the lighting world, which today includes the historic Rossini Illuminazione, the Plexiform brand and the multibrand showroom Overlite in Milan. The Group is present on the Italian and international market with a comprehensive range, dedicated both to the public and to those working in the sector: designers, lighting engineers, installers and contractors. Rossini Illuminazione is a veritable institution in the lighting sector, and has been working in the Milan area ever since 1929. Today it markets a complete range – both decorative and technical – for interiors, exteriors, homes and offices: almost 5,000 items, divided into the two volumes of the catalogue: DECO and TECH.
History
This timeline illustrates our company’s main milestones: from the early days as a small, artisan firm to its current identity as a group.
An entrepreneurial journey of constant investment in a passion that remains in our blood to this day: light in all its forms.
4 October 1929
Otello Rossini
Otello Rossini moved from the Veneto region to Milan, setting up a small business selling a variety of glass items. Within a few years, his workshop evolved into a small shop in Via Melzo: the first artistic Murano lightshades began to appear.
1951
Eugenio Rossini joined the company
The young Eugenio Rossini succeeded his father, introducing the second generation to lead the company.
1961
The first catalogue was issued
The first catalogue was issued: it was just two sides of a single sheet, with a few dozen products. For the first time, new light fittings were introduced, combining the elegance of artistic Murano glass with a solid structure built by Milanese craftsmen.
1970
“Rossini Illuminazione” was established
1 January 1970 “Rossini Otello” became “Rossini Illuminazione”, and a new purpose-built production site was inaugurated on Via Feltre: with five storeys it offered a total floor area of 6000 m². Paola, Eugenio’s mother, was still present and active within the company.
1979
50 years in business!
Rossini Illuminazione celebrated 50 years of steady business.
1996
Rossini Illuminazione moved to Segrate
The company headquarters moved to Segrate on the outskirts of Milan, in a 8400-m² complex, with fully-computerized stock management for all items, and featuring a sizeable showroom.
2009
Rossini Illuminazione turned 80 years old
Between 2009 and 2011, three of Eugenio’s four children gradually joined the company: Marco, Dario and Elisa. They took on different roles and began learning the trade from the basics: sales and stock management.
2016
New Deco and Tech catalogues
For the first time, the Rossini Illuminazione catalogue was published, divided into two volumes: DECO and TECH. This decision was determined by the need for constant updates to keep pace with the evolving technology within the sector since the appearance and development of LED lighting.
2016
Year zero
This was year zero: the Rossini siblings (Dario, Marco, Elisa) fully took over the operational management of the group, while continuing to take care of their own respective areas of competency: purchasing office, finance and control, marketing and communication.
2018
Reorganization of the RossiniGroup
With the new operational management and a far-reaching corporate reorganization project, RossiniGroup is now ready for the next challenge: internationalization and ongoing development of LED technology and lighting control, for a new concept in lighting where the individual, his needs and wellbeing are central.