OUR HISTORY
Fifty years of hard work, of people, of hands that create, and of ideas turning into a business.
Our story begins in 1977, when it all started under the name “Spugnificio Andriese.” Those were years driven by courage and vision, as our founder, Savino Sgaramella, shaped a simple yet powerful dream: to create practical, reliable products designed to be part of people's everyday lives. In the beginning, it was all about sponges. Sponges for the home, personal care, and car washing. Simple products, but crafted with a dedication that made a difference right from the start.
Through the Tittex brand and private label partnerships, those first products began to travel, make a name for themselves, and earn people's trust.
Over the years, our company has evolved, expanding our horizons into food preservation and cooking. We have become a benchmark in the production of aluminum trays and everyday kitchen solutions. It was a natural evolution, guided by the very same principle we started with: delivering quality, convenience, and reliability.
Between the '80s and '90s, the company consolidated its position, becoming a key player first in Puglia and then across Southern Italy. But every milestone reached was never a finish line—it was a new beginning. The 1990s marked the start of our nationwide expansion, bringing new products, new skills, new technologies, and new people into our story.
Our growth has never been just about numbers; it has always been deeply human. We have chosen to keep the customer, quality, and punctuality at the very heart of everything we do. It is on these values that our credibility has been built, day after day, delivery after delivery.
In 2001, our story took another decisive step, becoming “Spugnificio Meridionale sas di Sgaramella Savino & C.” and moving into a new home: a modern facility in Trani, encompassing 10,000 square meters of hard work, organization, and future. Four industrial buildings that reflect the solid reality of a company that has never stopped believing in its own growth.
In recent years, our journey has expanded even further, strengthening our food preservation and cooking sector, and consolidating our presence in the professional market with products tailored for industry and the HoReCa channel.
And today, fifty years after it all began, we are turning a brand-new page in our history.
This major milestone also brings a generational transition: our founder, Savino Sgaramella, passes the torch to his children, Riccardo, Giuseppe, and Valeria. It is more than just a handover; it is a passing of values, responsibility, and the future. It is the bridge between who we have been and who we want to become.
And 2026 marks a brand-new beginning: the launch of a production line fully dedicated to food wraps, including plastic wrap, baking paper, and aluminum foil. This major expansion represents the natural evolution of our journey, always driven by our commitment to growth and innovation.
Fifty years later, we remain true to that original idea: doing simple things well. Except today, we do it with more experience, greater strength, and an even broader vision.
Our story continues. And the future has already begun.
