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Frabo press fittings as pieces of design
Press fittings ensure reliability, security and speed of operation thanks to the elimination of all the materials related to welding. Joints without burns or halos provide a better visual impact and, for this reason, press fittings can also be used as pieces of furniture and design.
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Press review
KWD Globalpipe - 14/06/2018
FRABO: FRABOPRESS 316 press fitting has obtained the OVGW certification
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 06/18
FRABOPRESS 316 has obteined the OVGW certification! / Big-size press fittings in industrial plants
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Frabopress 316 has obteined the OVGW certification
FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO and FRABOPRESS 316 GAS press fittings have obtained the OVGW certification for both their profile: V and M.
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Newsletter Frabo n° 05/18
Discover the new section “Jobs Refences”, Frabo… Always more social!, [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced...
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Copper alloys: bronze and brass
Copper has a high capacity of making alloys with various alloying elements. Among different copper alloys, bonzes and brasses are the most used in hydrothermal sanitary area, because of their high-percentage of basic metal...
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Frabo fittings are exhibited at Milano Design Week 2018
During Milan Design Week 2018, Frabo fittings are exposed at U-JOINTS exhibition, which takes place from 17th of April to 22nd of April in Via Archimede 26 in Milan. Milan Design Week is the whole set of happenings and exhibitions that animate Milan in April's month in correspondence with the Salone del Mobile's week...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 04/18
Frabo fittings are exhibited at Milano Design Week 2018, New catalogue/price list 2018: available now!, [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced...
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New catalogue/price list 2018: available now!
New Frabo catalogue / price list 2018 is available in paper version or in digital version, downloadable from the web site www.frabo.com. The new price list is graphically completely renewed, starting from the cover in which the chameleon, symbol of our exclusive and innovative FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO product, is the protagonist...
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Jobs references
Piran greenhouses
For the heating and cooling plant of the greenhouses inside the Piran farm, a closed circuit system in which no drinking water is conveyed, the plumber decided to use the FRABOPRESS C-STEEL SECURFRABO fittings. FRABOPRESS C-STEEL SECURFRABO press fittings are made of carbon steel (material no. 1.0034) and are electrolytically zinc plated with zinc thicknesses of between 8 and 15 µ with blue chrome-plated passivation...
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Residential building in Verona
For the domestic gas distribution plant of a residential building in Verona, it was decided to use the FRABOPRESS 316 GAS press fittings. FRABOPRESS 316 GAS press fittings are made of austenitic stainless AISI 316L...
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Trieste Road Police Command
For the heating and cooling plant of the Trieste Road Police Command (a closed circuit system not conveying drinking water) the plumber decided to use the FRABOPRESS C-STEEL SECURFRABO fittings. FRABOPRESS C-STEEL SECURFRABO press fittings are made of carbon steel (material no. 1.0034) with special high corrosion resistance zinc-plating treatment and high-performance EPDM o-ring.
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Piove di Sacco train station offices
The heating and cooling plant of the offices of the Piove di Sacco train station was made with copper and bronze FRABOPRESS fittings. There are many advantages using FRABOPRESS fittings for the realization of heating and cooling plants: speed of operation, easy installation and the guarantee of a perfect seal...
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Thermal power plant of an agritourism
The thermal power plant of a farmhouse located in San Gimignano (SI) was made with copper CW024A and bronze FRABOPRESS fittings. There are many advantages using FRABOPRESS fittings for the realization of heating and cooling plants: speed of operation, easy installation and the guarantee of a perfect seal...
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China wholesale center
The "CENTRO INGROSSO CINA (CIC)" is a commercial area for wholesale sales. It's located in the industrial area of Padova in corso Stati Uniti: an important road connected with important road junctions and highways of the city...
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Heating plant of a residential building in Milan
The renovation of the heating plant of a residential private building located in Milan was made with FRABOPRESS press fittings. FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO press fittings allows the double use for GAS installations for civil and domestic use (both methane gas and LPG) downstream of the meter and sanitary/drinkable WATER installations...
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"Sereni orizzonti" retirement home in Piacenza
The retirement home of Piacenza will be active in a few months. The works are started in June 2016 and will end in a few weeks. The residence, which stands on an area of 3200 square meters and has 75 beds, will complete the offer of "Sereni Orizzonti" company in the province of Piacenza - Italy...
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Social housing "Madre della Misericordia"
The "Madre della misericordia" welcome house is designed to accommodate single people in temporary housing difficulties (separated fathers, etc.). It is conceived as an intervention that aims to save energy and improve the quality of living. The intervention includes the renovation with demolition-reconstruction and architectural reconstruction of a dilapidated and statically compromised building adjoining the B.V.M. sanctuary Salus Infirmorum of Scaldaferro (VI)...
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Primary school in Falze di Trevignano
Reference: elementary school "Nicolò Tommaseo" Place: Falzè di Trevignano (TV) - Italy Reference type: renovation Area of use: public building Type of plant: heating with radiators and fan coils Used products: FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO and FRABOPRESS C-STEEL SECURFRABO Fittings material: austenitic stainless AISI 316L and carbon steel Conveyed fluid: water For the heating with radiators and fan coils of the elementary school "Nicolò Tommaseo" of Falzè di Trevignano (TV) the installator used FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO and FRABOPRESS C-STEEL SECURFRABO press fittings...
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Residential building in Strà
For the domestic gas distribution plant of a residential building in Strà (Venice) the installer company Fratelli Nalin decided to use the FRABOPRESS 316 GAS press fittings. FRABOPRESS 316 GAS press fittings are made of Austenitic stainless AISI 316L...
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Condensation
The changing of state from a vapour to a liquid is called condensation: when there is a sudden temperature difference between the substance in the form of a vapour (e.g. water in the air) and a colder wall, it is likely that condensation will form...
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Discover the differences between SERIE 6000OT and SERIE 2000PLUS
Frabo offers a wide range of CW617N brass compression fittings, perfect for gas or water systems. Below, discover the differences between SERIE 6000OT and SERIE 2000PLUS!
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 03/18
Difference between AISI 316 stainless steel and AISI 316L stainless steel, [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced, Visit Frabo at IFH/Intherm 2018
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Big-size press fittings in industrial plants
Press fittings are always more used in industrial plants. In particular, Big-size press fittings are perfect even for large-scale plants, thanks to their diameter (available until 108 mm). There are many typologies of industrial plants...
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 02/18
Avoid corrosion in carbon steel press fitting systems, [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced..., Frabo web sites in spanish and russian on line now!
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Difference between AISI 316 stainless steel and AISI 316L stainless steel
Stainless steels, thanks to their chemical composition, are metal alloys, which are naturally corrosion resistant. AISI316L stainless steel, known as 1.4404, is different from AISI 316 (1.4491) stainless steel because it has less carbon inside. The “L” actually stands for “low carbon” content.
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Events and trade shows
Visit Frabo at SHK Essen 2018
FRABO will be present at SHK 2018 trade fair in Essen from March 6 to March 9, 2018. Find us in hall 7, stand 7A17
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 01/18
News MyFRABO: order list by e-mail, [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced, Difference between solder Serie 5000 and Frabo Frio
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News MyFRABO: order list by e-mail
MyFRABO, the reserved area of the website www.frabo.com, has a new feature. From now on, it is possible to receive by e-mail an excel file with all the details of the placed order...
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Difference between solder Serie 5000 and Frabo Frio
They are both solder CW024A copper fittings, but it is possible to distinguish FRABO FRIO fittings and SERIE 5000 fittings from the diameter of the soldering extreme parts. The diameter of the soldering extreme parts of Serie 5000 is measured in millimeter in compliance with the European standard UNI EN 1254-1...
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Frabo participated to the 2017 edition of “PMI DAY”
This year too, Frabo has taken part to “PMI DAY”, the National Day sponsored by Small and Medium Italian Industry Committee since 2010, during which the small and medium-sized firms across Italy open their doors to young students. On Friday, December 15th, Frabo welcomed the students and teachers of the Industrial Technical Institute of Cremona...
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Avoid corrosion in carbon steel press fitting systems
Stainless steel has a better resistance to corrosion and better mechanical characteristics than carbon steel but it costs more than carbon steel. For this reason, carbon steel is widely used in closed-circuit systems where, normally, there is no exchange of oxygen and so no risk of corrosion...
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The family is growing: new profile M
Thanks to its long-term experience in the production of press fittings, FRABO expands its range of stainless steel and c-steel press fittings, offering in addition to the V profile, the new series with M Profile.
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 17
The family is growing: new profile M, Frabopress 316, Frabopress C-STEEL, [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced...
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Press review
KWD Globalpipe 24/11/2017
FRABO rewarded for the investments in logic “industry 4.0”
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 16
Frabo rewarded for the investments in logic "Industry 4.0", [Video] Find out how our fittings are produced, Test of sprinkler systems realized with press fittings
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Events and trade shows
Visit Frabo at IFH/Intherm 2018
FRABO will be present at IFH/Intherm 2018 trade fair in Nuremberg from April 10 to April 13, 2018. Find us in hall 7, stand 7.303.
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Frabo rewarded for the investments in logic "Industry 4.0"
The award ceremony of Confindustria Cremona was held on 30th October. In this ceremony, special prizes are given to factories, which distinguished themselves in innovation. Thanks to the great investments in its Industry 4.0 project, even Frabo won important awards by Confindustria Cremona.
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Test of sprinkler systems realized with press fittings
According to their typology, wet pipe or dry pipe, there are different types of test for sprinkler systems...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 15
Find out how Frabo fittings are produced
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Stainless Steel Passivation
The characteristic of passivation makes stainless steel a material particularly suitable for open-air installation, without the necessity of protective film application...
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Difference between FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO and SOLARPRESS
They are both copper and bronze press fittings. The difference between FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO fittings and SOLARPRESS fittings is the installed O-Ring, which has specific characteristics. These characteristics make the series suitable for different applications...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 14
Difference between SERIE 5000 solder fittings and G-SIZE, [Video] Tutorial press fittings installation - diameters 76/108 mm, Discover FRABO FRIO fittings
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Difference between Serie 5000 solder fittings and G-Size
They are both CW024A copper solder fittings and they comply both with UNI EN 1254-1 standard but they are very different because FRABO G-Size fittings have an increased wall-thickness than Serie 5000 fittings which, guarantees the best tightness even in high pressure or in mechanical stress conditions...
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Solar heating systems
In recent times, the expression “passive house” is always more used. Passive house is a house with the best energy efficiency: it assures the heating wellness without (or with a minimal) heating energy source in the building...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 13
Solar heating systems, [Video] Tutorial press fittings installation - diameters 42/54 mm
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Newsletter Frabo n° 12
Difference between standard yellow O-ring and Securfrabo yellow O-ring, Tutorial press fittings installation - diameter 12/35 mm
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Difference between standard yellow O-ring and Securfrabo yellow O-ring
They are both HNBR O-rings and they can seem very similar but actually, the standard yellow O-ring, suitable only for gas applications, is very different from the yellow O-ring of FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO fittings, suitable both for gas and water application, indistinctly...
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Steel pipes requirements for use with press fittings
In order to be used in a press fittings installation, stainless or unalloyed steel pipes must comply with specific requirements related to...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 11
“Frabo press fittings: applications” video on line now!, Differences between press fittings and solder fittings, Applications: drinking water
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Pressing tools: differences between press jaws and press collars
The correct installation of a plant needs high-quality material fittings, like Frabo fittings, but even efficient and correctly kept pressing tools. The differences between press jaws and press collars are briefly explained here below...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 10
“Frabopress Securfrabo: adapted for every situation”: the new video is on line!, 2-meter externally galvanized carbon steel pipes available now!, MyFRABO: new features 2017, Differences between black, yellow and green o-ring
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2-meter externally galvanized carbon steel pipes available now!
FRABO adds 2-meter externally galvanized carbon steel pipes of the FRABOPRESS C-STEEL Securfrabo (ACTBFZ) series to its offer of 6-meter and 3-meter pipes. All the pipes are compliant with EN10305...
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Testing and operation of sanitary systems
Civil construction technologies are increasingly oriented toward the adoption of in-wall pipes and fittings so that the system and its components are not visible in any way. The FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO fittings can be placed in the wall without any problem with regard to water distribution or heating installations. A preventive test of the system must be carried out before it is integrated into the construction structure...
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5 things that you didn't know about pressing units
Each pressing unit presents different limits on the maximum diameter of the tube pressable. Always check the specifications...
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Differences between Stainless Steel and C-Steel
The difference between stainless steel and carbon steel is in the chimical composition. Stainless steel have a minimum chromium content about 10,5%. In the industrial sector usually are used stainless steels with more chromium content than the previous declared (usually about 18%). They also contains nickel, molibdeno and other elements...
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Press fittings installation depths
The use of the cold pressing technique gives a great advantage in terms of execution time of the connections. To facilitate correct installation, the cases that we report below may prove useful, as they very clearly exemplify the minimum installation depths that allow an installation that is easy and free of annoying complications...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 9
SERIE 5000OT expands with the straight threaded connector for meters
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Testing and start up of heating systems
Civil construction technologies are increasingly oriented toward the adoption of in-wall pipes and fittings so that the system and its components are not visible in any way. The FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO fittings can be placed in the wall without any problem in water distribution or heating installations. A preventive test of the system must be carried out before it is integrated into the construction structure...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 8
FRABO will be present at Frankfurt's ISH 2017, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for The Bathroom Experience, Building Services, Energy, Air Conditioning Technology and Renewable Energies.
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Events and trade shows
Visit Frabo at ISH 2017
Frabo will be present at ISH 2017, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for The Bathroom Experience, Building Services, Energy, Air Conditioning Technology and Renewable Energies. The ISH is the sector’s number one event and its significance as a leading world trade fair is now underlined by impressive figures already released. Frankfurt am Main, from 14 to 18 March 2017 - Hall 4.0, stand D02
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Newsletter Frabo n° 7
FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO has obtained the CSTB certification, FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO, MyFRABO is on line!
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FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO has obtained the CSTB certification
FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO stainless steel press fittings has obtained the CSTB certification from the French Certification Authority.
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MyFRABO is on line!
MyFRABO, the new reserved area of our website www.frabo.com , is on line. MyFRABO is an innovative tool that allows our customers to take advantage of exclusive functionalities and improve their shopping experience...
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Difference between press fittings and solder fittings
With press tecnique gaskets can be fitted without welding, so there is no need to use gas pumps or containers, completely eliminating any risk of fire. The integrity of the pipelines insulation is safeguarded by the absence of heat sources...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 6 / 2016
Copper Endfeed fittings, Frabo participates to the 2016 edition of "PMI DAY", Frabo is main sponsor of the 2016 award "Donna leader"
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FRABO is main sponsor of the 2016 award “Women Leaders”
This year too, Frabo is amongst the main sponsors of the award “Women Leaders – She Made a difference”. The initiative has been organized by EWDM - European Women's Management Development International Network, the association present in 14 countries in Europe and in the rest of the world...
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Frabo participates to the 2016 edition of “PMI DAY”
This year too, Frabo will take part to “PMI DAY”, the National Day sponsored by Small and Medium Italian Industry Committee since 2010, during which the small and medium-sized firms across Italy open their doors to young students...
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Legionella bacterium
Often in systems for sanitary use, stagnant water can promote the proliferation of the legionella bacterium. Legionella is found in springs, including thermal ones, rivers, lakes, vapours, and soils. From these environments, it is conducted to artificial ones such as city conduits and hydraulic systems of buildings, such as tanks, pipes, fountains, and pools. Legionella is a bacterium for which over 40 species have been identified...
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Frabo adopts "Kaizen" method
Frabo has decided to adopt the “Kaizen” work method. KAIZEN is the result of the two Japanese words KAI (change, improvement) and ZEN (good, better). Originally presented by Toyota, Kaizen is a methodology for the continuous improvement in the whole company in order to reduce all processes that do not create added value to products.
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Newsletter Frabo n° 5 / 2016
Frabo adopts "Kaizen" method, MyFrabo is coming soon!
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Differences between black, yellow and green o-ring
The black O-Ring in EPDM is ideal for sanitary water, drinking water, fire prevention and heating applications. It is compliant with EN 681-1 standard...
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Events and trade shows
Vinsar organised a technical training session on FRABOPRESS press fittings systems
On September 5th 2016, VINSAR organized in Wroclaw a technical training session on FRABOPRESS press fittings systems. VINSAR distributes FRABO’s products in Poland.
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Newsletter Frabo n° 4 / 2016
Frabopress Securfrabo has obtained ARGB and INIG certifications, Frabo obtains the renewal of ISO 9001 certification, Certifications are on line!
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Frabo obtains the renewal of ISO 9001 certification
Bureau Veritas certification body carried out the audit for 2016 year in July and confirmed the persistence of ISO 9001:2008 requirements...
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Press system
Frabo pressing system is an excellent solution for many types of plants: water, gas, heating, cooling, compressed air, solar and all those special installations without soldering, welding or threads.
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FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO has obtained the ARGB certification
FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO, the only press fitting system allowing the double use for gas and water, has obtained the ARGB (Association Royale des Gaziers Belges) certification from the Belgium Certification Authority.
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Frabopress Securfrabo has obtained the INiG certification
FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO, the only press fitting system allowing the double use for gas and water, has obtained the INiG (Instytut Nafty I Gazu) certification from the Polish Certification Authority. This represents another goal for the series of Copper and Bronze press fittings FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO who had already obtained the certification from the German Certification Authority DVGW.
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 3 / 2016
Discover Frabopress 316, Stainless Steel, Press system...
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Newsletter Frabo n° 2 / 2016
Discover Frabopress Securfrabo, Frabo at ArtiDesignImpresa, Discover our new website!
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Runnel: the work of art realized with Frabo products for “ArtiDesignImpresa”
It is callled “Runnel” the project realized by Virginia Lauriola, a student newly graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera who used Frabo products for the 2015/2016 edition of “ArtiDesignImpresa” (ArtsDesignEnterprise), marriage between artistic and economic worlds.
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Press review
Frabo on KWD Globalpipe
FRABO/ITA launches: New Range of FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO & New Website
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Newsletter
Newsletter Frabo n° 1/2016
The new Frabo's website is on line
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Press releases
FRABO launches FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO
FRABO FRA.BO is pleased to announce the launch of the new range FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO. FRABOPRESS SECURFRABO is the range of press fittings made of copper and allowing the double use GAS and WATER and complying with EN 549 and EN 681-1.
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Frabo's Copper fittings become exclusive jewels
Frabo launches a limited collection of jewelry made with the copper and bronze fittings produced by the company.
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Press review
Frabo on KWD Globalpipe
FRABO/ITA plans to expand on foreign markets – New DVGW Certification
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Press releases
FRABO positively closes 2015 and starts the New Year in the name of innovation and internationalization
The 2016 company’s program is to expand on foreign markets and make important structural investments
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FRA.BO takes part to PMI DAY
FRA.BO will be among the protagonists of PMI DAY, the National Day sponsored by the Small and Medium Italian Industry Committee
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FRA.BO sponsors of the Prize "Women Leaders in 2015– She Made A Difference”
FRA.BO sponsors of the eighth edition of the Women Leaders - She Made a Difference
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Manuela Bonetti receives the award “Women who made it”
Manuela Bonetti, CEO of FRA.BO, will attend the ceremony of the prize "Women who made it"
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DVGW and FRABO have decided to find an extrajudicial agreement to end the pending litigation lasted more than 10 years
DVGW and FRABO decided before the Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) to find an extrajudicial agreement to end the pending litigation referred to FRABOPRESS - the set of copper and bronze press fittings for thermo-hydraulic installations suitable both for gas and water installations.