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Since 1960, a history of pure Made in Italy
Innovation is a tradition
Creating shade, to dialogue with light. In 1960s Italy, in a craftsman’s small workshop, the idea of an outdoor lifestyle germinated, almost subconsciously. Only a few decades later, this concept would forever change the way we spend time outside. Under the Pratic brand, the Orioli family – the company’s founders – have revolutionised the potential of structures that, in the past, were used only as shelter from the sun. Practic awnings and pergolas rather create wellbeing, enabling the company to reach the top of the industry and become an international brand.
In the beginning, there was a door canopy
In Europe to this day, Pratic is synonymous with the door canopy, the curved awning invented and patented by the company in the 1960s. An absolute innovation at the time, it heralded the development of modern extendable awnings, transforming sun-shading into a valuable solution for residences and public buildings.
Bioclimatic revolution
The start of the new millennium marked a fundamental step, with the introduction on the market of the first pergolas with fabric, structures designed to stay outdoors for as long as possible, which Pratic later perfected with bioclimatic technology. From this point forth, architecture and nature have dialogued virtuously, creating the ultimate in open-air comfort.
«With the first bioclimatic pergola, we generated a real cultural breakthrough» – Edi Orioli
Towards an increasingly international future
In 2023, Pratic took a decisive step into a future of further growth and consolidation by joining the international industrial group StellaGroup. In the new structure, the company brings its own vision – always under the banner of the purest design and most authentic Made in Italy, to be shared with the world.
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Open air culture
Research, create, innovate – this is the philosophy that has guided Pratic’s activities from day one. The company has managed to effectively transfer its authentic vocation for generating and sharing knowledge into complex outdoor architectures, capable of changing the way we live outdoors.
Headquarters
Pratic’s open-air ideas and projects are developed within a headquarters designed to celebrate the surrounding landscape. A place of beauty and technology, design and sustainability. A virtuous example of industrial architecture, a winner of international awards that narrates the company’s growth through innovation and consistency.
Journal
All the latest from the world of Pratic – product news, in-depth thematic analyses, events and corporate bulletins to get to know the open-air universe better and stay up-to-date.
Start designing your customised outdoor space today
For any open-air space you have, Pratic dealers are at your disposal to guide you in designing the ideal screening and devising customised and functional solutions. Fill out the form today to receive more information or to be contacted by a Pratic representative.