Agape

Innovation, research, coherence, new materials and flexible solutions have been the key concepts of Agape's business philosophy since it was established in 1973. The company's mission is to make the bathroom a more comfortable and aesthetically stimulating space by rethinking conventional typologies. Agape has invested significant resources in research and development, involving protagonists of Italian design, such as as Enzo Mari, Angelo Mangiarotti, Konstantin Grcic and Patricia Urquiola, as well as talented young designers and, above all, relying on Giampaolo Benedini, founder of Agape together with Emanuele Benedini, the company's CEO. Agape's role as market leader in its business sector is witnessed by the ability of its products catalogue to respond to the most diverse needs. Its various product ranges, components and accessories form an integrated system based on design principles guided by constantly updated research into aesthetics and functions. With 60% of its turnover being generated by exports to 40 different countries, Agape is well placed to compete in the global market, thanks to a selected network of 700 distributors in Italy and abroad. Agape is also a regular exhibitor at the most significant world trade fairs and currently boasts five own brand stores, among which are the recently opened showrooms in Munich and Turin, and the Bologna showroom which, like the flagship store in Mantova, is owned by Agape. All showrooms have been designed not only as exhibition spaces, but also to offer client support and design services. In 2001, the decision to consolidate Agape's roots in its local context led to its move to new multi-purpose headquarters in Correggio Micheli, surrounded by the green expanse of the Mincio Nature Reserve. The new building is used for training, design, research and management. Agape's products are ISO 9001 certified and their quality is further confirmed by the many prizes the company has received over the years, namely the various "Design Plus" awards, and by products being shortlisted for the ADI "Premio Compasso d'Oro".