About Us
Handcrafted
Luggage
Craftsmanship is a value, beauty is the result of passion that makes every piece unique. The identity of workmanship is expressed by the refining of its execution and our taste, reflection of our competences.
The attention given to the selection of materials and the care in shaping, create our product dedicated to all those who love and share our pattern of quality, uniqueness and elegance.
OUR SERVICES
Bertoni Valigeria is a leading name, both nationally and internationally, in luggage and leathergoods. It is a synonymous of quality in production and service, always up to date with evolving markets. Bertoni Valigeria offers the following services to its clients: Materials research and development, Product development and industrialization, production, packaging and quality control.
Production
All steps of the production process are held in-house; from raw material purchasing, to cutting, from preparation to in order assembly, all phases are internally controlled to assure the best quality standards.
Since all products are internally developed, production is really flexible. This allows us to manage a low-minimum policy, giving clients the possibility to produce extra-limited series, while respecting the technical constraints.
Packaging
and quality control
Quality controls are internally held at each step of the production chain – from leather and hardware selection to final goods. Furthermore, Bertoni Valigeria team can whether hold final quality control on production or can support the client’s quality control staff during the final inspection, filling quality control forms and providing all relevant information needed.
A complete packaging service (which includes labelling, care instruction making, dustbags and boxes supplying) can be offered.
Staff training
Bertoni Valigeria can offer its client a training services to its staff. The clients merchandise and marketing teams will come inside the factory for a 1/2 days workshop during which the Bertoni Valigeria team will illustrate the making of the client’s most important articles underling the key features of the artwork.
Materials research
and development
Capable of responding to any client need and of supporting the whole process of birthing high-end creations, Bertoni Valigeria offers many services in the universe of fashion and design: research, material development, sampling, industrialization and final production.
The cooperative working relationship with some of the best raw materials suppliers (for leather, textiles and hardware) plus the constant research for innovative and sustainable techniques allow Bertoni Valigeria to study and develop original customized offers to meet the most demanding clients’ needs.
Product development
and industrialization
Product development is one of the key features of Bertoni Valigeria. Starting from client ideas and sketches, our Development Team produces patterns to concretize thoughts, develops prototypes to show volumes, and finalize all aesthetics details. Once all necessary technical and aesthetics steps have been completed, samples are produced for client’s final approval. After this step, crucial are the following meetings when our Development Team meets the client’s designer and merchandising team in order to agree how to industrialize the product, in compliance with target costs and quantities demand. All product development processes are followed-up by a dedicated project manager, who constantly reports about timing, costs and any issue, while arising.
WHAT WE DO
UNIQUE
CREATIONS
The projects and products developed by Bertoni Valigeria come from an alliance of savoir-faire together with material and technical experimentations that emphasize innovation and sustainability.
Capable of responding to any client need and of supporting the whole process of birthing high-end creations, Bertoni Valigeria offers many services in the universe of fashion and design: research, material development, sampling, industrialization and final production.
In addition to standard productions, Bertoni Valigeria can provide a Made-to-Order service to all clients. Starting from the client sketches or taking inspiration from Bertoni Valigeria archives, the Development and Design Team can support the client in creating very special unique pieces.
The in-house carpentry allows Bertoni Valigeria to follow most of the client needs in creating pieces of design that combine leather-goods craftsmanship with furniture design.
WHO WE ARE
BERTONI 1949
CRAFTSMANSHIP
AND PASSION
Bertoni Valigeria’s story began in 1949 when Riccardo Bertoni, along with other partners, founded “Valigeria Bertoni”, producing trunks and travel suitcases. The activity performed in that "new laboratory" was immediately recognized for the finesse of making, the quality of the leather used and the accuracy craftsmen converted in luggage such as wardrobe suitcases, classic suitcases, American and wardrobe trunks.
Though maintaining a leading position in the market as luggage manufacturer, through the years Bertoni Valigeria has expanded its range of products, experiencing different types of leathers and materials in order to better meet the growing demand of the modern markets, always paying attention to the accuracy of the handcrafted style.
Alberto Bertoni is continuing, along with his family and children, to go through the path traced by his father Riccardo, and with dynamism and professionalism he is going on introducing new ideas, technologies and energy into his company. Thanks to a strong determination, the continuous search for excellence and a clear and confident vision of the future, Bertoni Valigeria is now able to deal with the challenges of our modern society, sharing with his partners the joy of each achievement, yesterday as today.
WHO WE ARE
BERTONI 1949
CRAFTSMANSHIP
AND PASSION
Bertoni Valigeria’s story began in 1949 when Riccardo Bertoni, along with other partners, founded “Valigeria Bertoni”, producing trunks and travel suitcases. The activity performed in that "new laboratory" was immediately recognized for the finesse of making, the quality of the leather used and the accuracy craftsmen converted in luggage such as wardrobe suitcases, classic suitcases, American and wardrobe trunks.
Though maintaining a leading position in the market as luggage manufacturer, through the years Bertoni Valigeria has expanded its range of products, experiencing different types of leathers and materials in order to better meet the growing demand of the modern markets, always paying attention to the accuracy of the handcrafted style.
Alberto Bertoni is continuing, along with his family and children, to go through the path traced by his father Riccardo, and with dynamism and professionalism he is going on introducing new ideas, technologies and energy into his company. Thanks to a strong determination, the continuous search for excellence and a clear and confident vision of the future, Bertoni Valigeria is now able to deal with the challenges of our modern society, sharing with his partners the joy of each achievement, yesterday as today.
CONTACT US
TERRITORY &
TRADITION
Bertoni Valigeria was founded and developed in Varese, a rich city inserted into a green environment of exceptional beauty, dotted with lakes, in a territory charmingly framed by the foothills. Varese is located just few miles away from Milan, dynamic business capital, and is close to the border of the Swiss Confederation.
The company is located in an old water mill, characteristic for the area, which has been carefully restored in an industrial way, and where sophistication shines through the contours of the building.
Valigeria Bertoni S.r.l.
Via Molini Trotti 11/13, Varese
P +39 0332 263466
info@bertonivaligeria.it
© 2017 VALIGERIA BERTONI S.R.L.
P.IVA E C.F. 01408250122
CREDITS:HANGAR DESIGN GROUP