fitt Innovation Stories
10 millions from MISE for an innovative research and development project

We have obtained a 10 million funding from the Ministry for Economic Development for the research and development project for a new generation of “full Made in Italy” products, within the scope of the tender “Large Projects – Rotational Fund for the Support of Company Investments and Research – sustainable industrial project”. Alessandro Mezzalira, CEO […]

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The final phase of the Master Project Winter Session

Today, 13 March, saw the conclusion of the Master Project Winter Session, an initiative uniting FITT and students of the Italian School of Design (Scuola Italiana Design) in Padua. Over an intense three-month period, the students were put to the test as they developed new scenarios, product concepts and accessories dedicated to the garden sector. The main highlight was YOYO, the extensible […]

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YOYO has been Voted Product of the Year 2018!

FITT’s extendable red hose system for watering and washing has been Voted Product of the year in the Gardening Category. Organised by the Marketing & Innovation company Italia s.r.l., this award honours innovation and is entirely based on consumer votes. After having been found eligible to participate by a panel of representatives formed of representatives from professional associations, distribution, communication […]

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Research and innovation at Fitt: designing for simplicity in a world of growing complexity

“ Research and innovation at FITT are no just words that identify a pay-off, but rather identifiable people, processes, activities, functions, measures, responsibilities and places.The crossroads between company management, vision, communication, marketing and customer care. There are over 20 people working full-time in the FITT Innovation and Technology department. The company has also adopted a development strategy […]

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FITT Bluforce pipes: the crack-resistant solution for pressurised watering pipelines

“ FITT Bluforce pipes, made from PVC-A, are manufactured and distributed in Italy by FITT. FITT Bluforce represents the outcome of a technological development that started in the UK in the 1990s, the moment in which the awareness dawned of the high maintenance costs borne by municipal companies due to the continuous breakage of underground […]

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Indoor pollution: effects and solutions

Pollution in closed environments – or indoor pollution – is a hot topic. When we speak of pollution, we almost always refer to the alteration of the biological properties of an outdoor environment. Actually, this latter type is referred to as “environmental or outdoor pollution”, as there is a second form of contamination that involves […]

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Red Dot Design 2016 to Yoyo by Fitt: functionality and design

“ The Red Dot Design 2016 is the international award selecting products dedicated to the world of consumers judged to be outstanding thanks to design, functionality and quality. Considered the Oscar of Design, the Red Dot Design 2016 selected and awarded YOYO by Fitt from 5,000 products submitted by industries from 57 nations. This news came as […]

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YOYO as seen on TV. Advertisement in France and Italy

FITT is launching the first TV advert to present YOYO, the new ready-to-use system for watering and washing that combines the benefits of its extendible hose, connections and gun, where the design of its accessories offer the same strengths as the hose: lightweight, compact and easy to handle.“With YOYO, watering now feels so natural that […]

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