The innovations of F.lli Razeto e Casareto at METS 2024

The participation of F.lli Razeto e Casareto at the Metstrade in Amsterdam was harbinger of many significant innovations. The Sori-based company, specializing in the production of technical hardware for the boating sector and deck handles for boats, yachts, superyachts, and commercial ships for over a hundred years, stood out at the Dutch exhibition held from November 19 to 21. This is a sign of confirmation and forward-thinking, especially considering that the 36th Metstrade hosted over 1,500 exhibitors from 53 countries across 11 pavilions. For this reason, Metstrade is considered the world’s most important trade fair for accessories dedicated to the marine industry, exclusively catering to professionals in the sector.

Iros, the new lamp by Razeto e Casareto

F.lli Razeto e Casareto exhibited within the Italian Pavilion organized by Confindustria Nautica. Here, the Ligurian company showcased the Iros lamp to industry professionals, which was premiered worldwide at the latest edition of the Genoa Boat Show. “Let’s give light to our logo!” was the payoff that accompanied this piece of furniture in which design, craftsmanship and research merge, binders of the company’s tradition, summarized in the brand, present in relief on the lamp: it is the logo that has sailed the seas of the whole world for over a century stamped on all the products of F.lli Razeto e Casareto. Even the choice of the name Iros, a mirror image of Sori, underlines how deeply the roots of this company are linked to the territorial context where it was founded and still operates today, as a world leader in the production of locks and accessories for doors and on-board furniture.

Technically, IROS is built in opal plexiglas as an unique piece made ad hoc for each customer by skilled artisan hands for the utmost attention to every detail. The brand, which can obviously be customized for every need, is always in extruded Plexiglas and reshaped with a CNC milling machine to be placed in relief on the surface of the lamp. The choice of warm white light of the model that will be exhibited at METS – measuring 40 cm on each side but can also be requested from 30 or 20 cm – wants to highlight the essence of the lamp, namely the minimal design and cubic shape that represent a painter’s blank canvas, ready to host other brands, logos or silhouettes of boats and highlight them. Possible upgrades include: USB battery, Bluetooth, RGB LED, Alexa, choice of other Plexiglas colors.

The Nauta Soft Handle

Another no less important novelty, which also marks the beginning of a new collaboration for F.lli Razeto and Casareto, is the launch of the Nauta Soft handle made in Sunbrella Heritage, in collaboration with Sunbrella and Rancati Srl. It is a fabric produced by Sunbrella, a sustainable fabric, composed of 50% recycled fibers, also resistant to UV rays to maintain its beauty even after long exposure to the sun. It is the ideal coating for all outdoor furniture projects, as it stands out for its natural side that gives it a unique charm.

The idea of this prestigious partnership was born from Mauro Rancati, Sunbrella’s distributor in Italy but also a great lover of boating and the sea, who saw in the Nauta Soft series, a product by F.lli Razeto e Casareto designed specifically to be used on boats, yachts and sailing superyachts, the ideal point of contact between the two companies. This particular fabric handle is characterized by being soft to prevent the boat from skidding or in adverse weather conditions, from becoming a potential danger for those on board, but at the same time rigid enough to be operated, it is also ideal for racing boats. It can in fact be equipped with a lightweight lock, for thin doors, with an anti-vibration system patented by F.lli Razeto & Casareto in 1935, capable of maintaining full effectiveness even in the event of extreme stresses.

In the wake of this new prestigious partnership with Sunbrella, the Flush Lock for outdoor use was presented at METS, again in combination with the Sunbrella Heritage fabric. It is a universal closure, suitable for drawers and furniture of all kinds, which remains almost flush with the panel where it is installed. It opens in a very gentle motion (just press the button on one end or pull on the other) and offers a good grip for heavier drawers or doors. The use of Sunbrella Heritage, as mentioned resistant to UV rays, further increases both usability over time and safety.

Boat Builders Award

It should be noted that F.lli Razeto e Casareto, as was the case for the 2023 edition, is the technical sponsor of the Boat Builders Award, one of the most prestigious international awards, awarded to shipyards in the boating sector. Also this year, the Awards were created by Giangi Razeto, nominated in 2024 by the Design Classification “world’s 7th best designer (leading expert in furniture accessories, hardware and materials).

In addition to being head of research and development of the Sori based company, Giangi Razeto is a listed contemporary artist. For the occasion he created trophies – a total of 16, 12 for the winners, 4 for the mentioned – which depict the Savoy Knot (eight knot figures), a knot always present on all sailing units, well known by all sailors.

“ Its shape represents unity, but it is also a symbol of the infinity towards which every seafarer ideally sweeps his gaze, and of the sometimes infinite complexity that involves the construction of a yacht – explains Razeto – The award is therefore a tribute to the marine industry, shipyards, companies in the entire supply chain and the infinite number of people who work every day to make the dreams of all boaters come true, building their boats.

The Boat Builders Award 2024 were made of recycled corn fiber, to highlight the utmost attention to the environment, using the 3D printer that represents one of the new frontiers of technology.