Identity
A company's identity is outlined by its values.
Tradition, innovation and respect for the environment are the firm values on which our company has built its history since 1892. Tradition because for 130 years we have been using only top quality ingredients, made in Italy and each candle is handmade and produced with a long working process.
Innovation because we use the best and latest generation technologies. Respect for the environment because earth is the place where we live and more than others it must be protected.
Technology and tradition are the starting points for a brilliant future full of research and innovation.
INNOVATION
The tradition of Cereria Pernici is combined with the most brilliant technology, as we are convinced that style must keep abreast of the times. All our collections have always stood out for their great refinement as far as both design and type of decorations and their application are concerned.
The tradition of Cereria Pernici is combined with the most brilliant technology, as we are convinced that style must keep abreast of the times. All our collections have always stood out for their great refinement as far as both design and type of decorations and their application are concerned.
A perfect example is our use of a CO2 laser, one of the most frequently used machines for processes of an industrial nature, and others, as it ensures quality and high precision. With a fashion-inspired cut, we decorate sheets of metallized wax, creating airy, graphic fairy-tale shapes and forms.
The skilful hands of our craftsmen then have the task of wrapping the candles, one by one, with these magic sheets: the Pernici avvolto (wrapped candle).
A fascinating technique that is added to other more classic ones which have never been forgotten, such as silk-screen printing, embossing and inkjet printing.
Teaching, learning and passing on – this is how the Traditions of a company and a family are kept alive.
Tradition
New machinery and new technological trends make Cereria Pernici an international company to all effects, able to meet a considerable demand with its output. However, what distinguishes us is the tailor-made approach with which we treat every single item in our collections. From the original idea to realization, at each stage care is taken with the smallest details, not to mention the packaging.
Imagine the life of a Pernici candle: firstly, it’s thought up by our creative department, then some prototypes are observed to check workmanship and quality and, lastly, the shape chosen is realized with a die; then in our workshop it is either coloured manually or wrapped with the laser-cut sheets of wax, all carried out with scrupulous passion by our expert craftsmen.
One last touch and the candle can be carefully placed in its packaging, ready reach your homes. From us to you.
Flowers, plants, spices, whoever works with the fruits of nature must be “green”. It is above all respect for the raw materials that requires this.
GREEN INSTINCT
Another fundamental value that Cereria Pernici has always believed to be very important is respect for the environment.
This is why we say “yes” to innovation and new technology, but with the care we have always had for the environment. Since 2011 our buildings have been equipped with high-tech photovoltaic panels for the generation of electricity with a reduction of CO2 emission.
The vegetable wax we use, free from by-products of animal origin, always ensures the best burning, longer life and total non-toxicity; our wicks are made from pure cotton, with no lead or nylon (or from wood), whereas the essences and fragrances are obviously selected with great exactitude.
Clear thoughts, a steady hand and clean energy: that’s how our candles are made.
1892
THE BEGINNING
Everything began here, when Giovanni Pernici founded the Cereria Pernici candle factory, in his home town of Alzano Lombardo, in the Italian province of Bergamo.
1892
1936
WELCOME DOMENICO
The years passed, and the management of Cereria Pernici passed on to young Domenico Pernici, the son of founder Giovanni.
1936
1950
THE PATENTS
Domenico, who was always committed to innovation and very creative, invented and patented the “Reggicandela”, a cake candleholder that coould be dismantled and transformed into a place card holder. The patent was registered in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Canada and the USA.
1950
1960
DOMENICO'S MACHINE
Domenico had another success: he realized and patented a compressed air machine for manufacturing candles.
1960
1965
CRISTIANO, THE SIXTIES
Cristiano, Domenico’s son, followed the family tradition and joined Cereria Pernici.
1965
1972
THE CITY WORKSHOP
Cereria Pernici moved from Alzano to Bergamo, opening its first workshop there.
1972
1980
PASSING THE BATON
Domenico Pernici, after having happily dedicated years to his work, entrusted the firm’s management to his son Cristiano and daughter-in-law Evelina Donati.
1980
2000
A NEW MILLENNIUM
With the new millennium a new story began for Cereria Pernici: Cristiano and Evelina’s son Antonio Pernici joined the company, in the important position of sales manager.
2000
2001
BERGAMO, A HOME FOR THE CERERIA
The new Cereria Pernici headquarters was inaugurated in Bergamo (in Via Correnti).
2001
2004
ALWAYS INNOVATIVE
In this year there was a collaboration with Milan Polytechnic on the study and design of a machine with cutting edge computerized technology for forming sheets of metallized wax, printed with water-based colour and embossed.
2004
2005
ELENA, A NEW OUTLOOK
Cristiano’s daughter Elena Pernici joined the firm in the role of marketing manager, a key figure for the brand’s image.
2005
2008
NEW HEADQUARTERS IN SHANGHAI
A new headquarter with showroom in Shanghai in China is opened
2008
2012
CERERIA PERNICI: A 120-YEAR HISTORY
The company reaches the historic milestone of 120 years
2012
2017
PRIVATE LABEL
The new company branch dedicated to Private Label projects is born
2017
2022
130 YEARS OF MADE IN ITALY TRADITION
Tradition, innovation and respect for the environment are the strong values on which Cereria Pernici has been building its history since 1892.
2022
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