{"id":231,"date":"2026-08-31T14:15:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forval.eu\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2026-09-05T15:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T15:13:35","slug":"chi-siamo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forval.eu\/en\/chi-siamo\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"231\" class=\"elementor elementor-231\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8fc3d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f8fc3d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f79c22a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4f79c22a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class='section story'><p class='number'>01 \u2014 Our origins<\/p><div class='storybody'><h2>A family.<br>A vision.<\/h2><div><p class='big'>Forval was founded in Anghiari through the initiative of Giovanni Fornacini, who remains an active presence and a guiding figure for the company to this day.<\/p><p class='copy'>From a small family business to an international partner: over the years, we have strengthened our expertise, processes and relationships while preserving the value of work done well. Today, our team of around 15\u201320 people works with clients in Italy, across Europe and worldwide.<\/p><\/div><blockquote class='quote'>\u201cTradition means preserving experience and giving it a new form every day.\u201d<\/blockquote><\/div><\/section><section class='section dark'><div class='darkhead'><p class='number'>02 \u2014 Our evolution<\/p><h2>Strong roots.<br><em>An international outlook.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><div class='timeline'><article class='milestone'><strong>1973<\/strong><h3>The foundation<\/h3><p>Forval is founded in Anghiari, at the heart of Tuscany\u2019s goldsmithing district.<\/p><\/article><article class='milestone'><strong>Italy<\/strong><h3>Growth<\/h3><p>The company strengthens its presence in the Italian market.<\/p><\/article><article class='milestone'><strong>Europe<\/strong><h3>New markets<\/h3><p>Our partnerships expand into key European markets.<\/p><\/article><article class='milestone'><strong>Today<\/strong><h3>Worldwide<\/h3><p>Forval works with international partners, delivering quality and flexibility.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class='numbers'><div class='stat'><strong>50+<\/strong><span>years of experience<\/span><\/div><div class='stat'><strong>15\u201320<\/strong><span>people on our team<\/span><\/div><div class='stat'><strong>100%<\/strong><span>in-house production<\/span><\/div><\/section><section class='section inside'><div><p class='number'>03 \u2014 Inside Forval<\/p><h2>From raw material<br>to finished form.<\/h2><p class='copy'>We manage every stage in-house, allowing us to ensure high standards, customisation and reliable lead times.<\/p><\/div><div class='steps'><article class='step'><span>01<\/span><h3>Preparation<\/h3><p>Melting the precious metal and transforming it into wire and sheet.<\/p><\/article><article class='step'><span>02<\/span><h3>Chain making<\/h3><p>Forming, assembly and soldering.<\/p><\/article><article class='step'><span>03<\/span><h3>Finishing<\/h3><p>Diamond cutting, finishing and electroplating.<\/p><\/article><article class='step'><span>04<\/span><h3>Inspection<\/h3><p>Quality control, packaging and shipping.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class='section values'><div class='valuehead'><p class='number'>04 \u2014 Our values<\/p><h2>The way<br>we work.<\/h2><p>We build lasting professional relationships through expertise, attentive listening and responsibility.<\/p><\/div><div class='valuegrid'><article><span>01<\/span><h3>Reliability<\/h3><p>Clear commitments, process control and continuous attention to quality.<\/p><\/article><article><span>02<\/span><h3>Flexibility<\/h3><p>An organisation able to adapt to each client\u2019s production needs.<\/p><\/article><article><span>03<\/span><h3>Continuity<\/h3><p>Expertise and values passed down from generation to generation.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class='cta'><div><p class='number'>Let\u2019s connect<\/p><h2>Let\u2019s create something<br>precious together.<\/h2><\/div><a class='button' href='mailto:info@forval.eu?subject=Richiesta%20informazioni%20Forval'>Contact Forval \u2197<\/a><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forval \u00b7 Manifattura orafa italiana Una storiapreziosa. Dal 1973 trasformiamo metalli preziosi in catene per la gioielleria, unendo esperienza artigianale, organizzazione produttiva e attenzione alle esigenze dei nostri partner. 1973 01 \u2014 Le nostre origini Una famiglia.Una visione. 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