Our Journey
Mabel Industries Est. 1978
Company Inception
1978
The company was originally founded in 1978 in Campi Bisenzio, near Florence, in today’s premises for the exclusive production of coagulated PU basis for the footwear industry.
BRISPOL
1984
In 1984 the company passed under the control of BRISPOL, which in 1991 decided to sell it to GIOVANNI CRESPI SPA.
Crespi group was at the time European leader in the production of synthetic leather for different sectors, ranging from footwear to fashion to automotive.
AppleSkin™
2010
Since 2010 the Company has been producing AppleSkin™, a vegan material with a low environmental impact made with apple waste coming from the food industry.
MABEL
2015
In November 2014 the managers of MABEL found new partners interested in the company and proceeded to a
management buy-out.
Current days
2021
With forty years of experience in the production of synthetic materials for various sectors, the company is now a leading manufacturer of coagulated and coated fabrics in POLYURETHANE and PVC.
In addition to bookbinding, footwear or industrial sectors, over the years Mabel has expanded its production range by covering the hospital sector.
In addition to the 140 cm coating line, Mabel is the only company in Italy to have a 220 cm coating line.