a.l. export
connecting italy and scandinavia since 1985
We are a long-running family business, based on the union of the two co-founders and their nationalities.
Since 1985, we have been connecting companies from several industries, but always working between Italy and Scandinavia.
We have a deep knowledge of both the countries, their markets and their people. We strongly believe in a human-centered approach, considering public relations to be the focus of all trade operations. In almost 40 years of our activity we have developed strong negotiation and marketing skills but we have also learnt how commerce can go beyond prices, sometimes. This is why we are continuously looking for high-quality, both in products and in business relationships.
Experience
outdoor furniture
1991 - Present
We first approached this industry collaborating with Nardi and Ipae Progarden. Two different business concepts, united by the same belief in Made in Italy and the same desire for growth. They both started from being small family businesses and then turned into industry leaders. Ipae Progarden achieved a turnover of almost €50 million, becoming European leader in the Outdoor Furniture industry. A.L.Export, as trade agency, grew together with these two realities and laid the basis for future collaborations with companies, as: Reti Gritti, Cementi Vibrati, Adriatic Group and Plastime. These partnerships have strengthened our expertise and deepened our knowledge of all the materials - plastic, wood, waterproof, hpl, and more -. Our know-how makes us always choose companies combining design and functionality, in order to offer maximum comfort to our customers. In line with this, we now have the privilege to represent Gaber, which is not only our newest collaboration but also the perfect example of production efficiency, combined with great attention to detail, creating versatile, practical and durable furnishings.
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contract furniture
2004 - Present
The new millennium saw a boom in demand for Contract Furniture. We started following the trends in the early 2000s, exporting expressions of Italian excellence in hospitality furniture. We are currently guiding companies like Gaber, PF Stile, Corbetta Salvatore and Arpa Industriale in positioning their products among the best Scandinavian bars, restaurants, hotels, pools, conference halls and multi-purposes spaces. We took our Outdoor Furniture expertise and channelled it towards Contract design and materials. In this way we have widened our offer and extended our knowledge aiming at a greater completeness of services. Our companies always meet design and comfort standards guaranteeing exceptional high-quality levels in both styling and materials.
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household products
1985 - Present
Our debut industry, right in 1985. Pottery, pans, small utensils, glassware, crystal glassware, and cutlery were the first businesses we dealt with. Over the years, we have co-worked with companies such as Pedrini, Cerve, Fumo, Eme and even Bormioli. Our current top partnership sees Gnali & Zani coffee makers as the protagonists. Household products are one of the most meaningful expressions of Made in Italy and that is why we put our efforts in sharing their value.
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food & wine
2005 - Present
Every single Italian has got food and wine imprinted in his DNA. When we talk about eating and drinking, we also talk about culture and tradition. Everyday, we put tastiness and genuineness on our tables, just like we put passion in our work. The same passion that leads us in delivering these feelings up to Scandinavian tables, under the shape of wine bottles. 2012 was the founding year of our wine e-commerce, vinoch.se, devoted to the promotion of top-quality, niche Italian wines to Swedish wine lovers.
Our taste for quality and authenticity also allows us to recognize which are the right products to be imported the other way around: from Scandinavia to Italy. We are more than proud to have been spending the last 7 years helping the collaboration between Millba, first class Norwegian producer of baked goods, and Sammontana, Italian gelato & frozen-desserts leader. We strongly belief in Millba’s baked muffins being an enrichment for Italian bars and cafés. They are able to bring a natural taste of internationality, while always satisfying the high-quality standards Italians are used to.
