Metaltex is founded in 1945 in Mendrisio (Switzerland).
It begins its activity manufacturing household products made of wire : strainers, whisks, skimmers... many small kitchen utensils, indispensable aids for every household.

During the following 10 years the company grows substantially : it opens 2 new factories in Italy, it widens its assortment, it hones its manufacturing techniques and the quality of its products. Very soon it reaches know-how expertise and quality levels at the forefront of its field, which will enable it to work in co-ordination with the major European manufacturers of electrical dishwashers by providing the coated wire baskets.