Located on the outskirts of Rome, along the Braccianese, an area steeped in history with remnants of Roman villas and archaeological sites, F.lli Casari Joinery Workshop also looks to the future of furniture and design. The company’s legacy is a testament to the hard work and vision of its founder, Mario Casari, who began working in the joinery trade at just 12 years old. After gaining experience in various companies, Mario established the F.lli Casari Joinery Workshop in 1979, and since then, the company has grown into a leader in producing high-end, bespoke furniture. The Casari brothers—Gianni, Ernesto, and Mirko—were involved from the start, learning their father’s trade firsthand. “The first important order was for a villa in Rome” - they remember - “A string of other orders followed on from that, thanks to word of mouth”.
The company initially focused on the production of windows and doors, but gradually expanded into customized furniture and complete interior design projects. Today, F.lli Casari works closely with designers and architects, primarily serving the luxury market with bespoke, solid wood furniture that is renowned for its aesthetic appeal. The company’s dedication to providing a complete service, from technical design to production, is supported by a team of ten workers and the next generation of the Casari family - Valentina, an architect, and Matteo and Nicolò - who have become an integral part of the business.
As the demand for exclusive, bespoke products grew, the company recognized the need for modernization to keep up with tighter deadlines and increased production demands. The Casari brothers saw technological innovation as the solution and turned to SCM for their expertise in woodworking solutions. “We chose SCM as our technological partner because they guarantee innovative solutions and because we can rely on excellent support when using this machinery”.
After acquiring an edgebander and a “gabbiani s95” panel saw with a lifter to facilitate easy positioning of panels, the joinery workshop sought out the latest innovation from SCM: the “dmc system” sanding machine with laser engraving unit.
“We were looking for a solution which would allow us to achieve unique finishes, especially when machining cupboard doors, cladding and doors. For example, nowadays the brushed effects or three-dimensional scoring are very popular and to constantly achieve these patterns with the same level of quality and production efficiency, manual machining is no longer sufficient, not even for a skilled artisan company like ours. As soon as we learned about SCM’s new sanding machine with laser engraving unit, we knew this technological innovation could elevate our production to new heights”.
The Casari team had the opportunity to test the machine firsthand at SCM’s Surface Tech Lab in Villa Verucchio, Rimini.
Working alongside SCM’s technicians, they discovered how the machine’s laser engraving unit could enhance the customisation of various materials, including veneered wood, MDF, and Corian.
The machine’s ease of use, facilitated by the eye-M control panel, made programming and controlling the laser unit’s working parameters straightforward, allowing for precise and consistent results.
One of the first standout projects completed using this machine was a bespoke stand with 3D finishes for the #B-CAD event held in November 2024 at the Roma Convention Center, a prominent gathering for design and construction professionals. The panels for the stand were machined at SCM’s Villa Verucchio workshop, where the Casari team worked closely with MamaDesign, the architectural firm behind the design, as well as specialists such as Verdure for the lighting and Le Tapissier Armini for the seating. The project showcased the Casari team’s ability to meet demanding design specifications while delivering exceptional finishing results.
Valentina Casari shared her excitement: “We achieved everything that was asked of us by the design firm, delivering a stunning finish that still felt natural. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and we received many compliments.”
The “dmc system” sanding machine with laser engraving unit made its official debut at the Falegnameria Casari Joinery Workshop in Rome on 12 December 2024, during the company’s 45th anniversary celebration. This milestone event allowed the Casari family to showcase their ongoing commitment to excellence and their desire to continually raise the bar to meet their clients’ dreams.
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