River S.p.A. was set up in 1983, in a small factory in the Province of Lodi.

In 1995 the business was transferred to the spacious and modern Podenzano (Piacenza) factory, covering an indoor surface area of approximately 10,000 square metres, on a plot of land measuring approximately 30,000 square metres. Together with the construction of the new factory, the paint roller machinery was also completely modernised.

In 2004 the Corno Giovine (LO) factory was purchased, and modern paint sprayer machinery was installed, therefore completing the range of River products in the non-stick cookware sector.

In 2007 River acquired TOP S.p.A. as its production branch, the new acquisition immediately became part of this market thanks to its high productivity rates and premium-quality standards, ensured by TOP staff members with many years of experience and expertise accumulated in the manufacture of non-stick aluminium cookware.

Since 2015 the 2 companies have operated together in the Podenzano factory, creating a new manufacturing plant that is becoming progressively more high-performing and well-organised.

Today RIVER S.p.A. has an annual production capacity of 2.5 million sprayed items and 4.5 million finished products.

Market and customers

River S.p.A. ranks as a key manufacturer for leading companies and for the most prestigious Italian and foreign brands operating in the sector.

The technological investments made initially, and subsequently, have ensured that the Company is consistently in the vanguard in terms of both quantity and quality, while also providing a dynamic and flexible approach seldom found in other similar companies.

Thanks to constant research and developments, RIVER SPA aims to improve outer and inner coatings for aluminum discs for the production of high-quality non-stick aluminum cookware.

In this logic RIVER, after a long research, has invented ZERO-COLOR®, an exclusive non-stick water-based coating without adding dyes or pigments.

The current coatings, whether solid-colored or speckled for a stone effect or other effects, are nothing more than applications of various colors with different technologies for special effects.

ZERO-COLOR® is pure non-stick, in fact when it is applied only aluminum can be seen, therefore even aluminum itself must be without imperfections or stains, as they would be visible.

The appearance is given by fixing ZERO-COLOR® to the surface of the aluminum. In fact, even pure water, solidifying, takes on a milky appearance, just as it happens with ZERO-COLOR® when fixing itself to the aluminum surface.

The high thicknesses of the ZERO-COLOR® coating, applied with the latest generation of nanoparticle spray, eliminates the risk of material build-up, which over time would come off the surface. This guarantees a long life and excellent non-stick and abrasion resistance for the satisfaction of the end user.

Obviously, a coating of such high quality, safe by all means, is applied on very thick construction gauges, to guarantee excellent cooking performances, emphasizing the foods taste and aromas.

It is in the development of new technologies and research that RIVER SPA faces the challenges of the market. Proposing to consumers demanding in terms of food safety a product with unique characteristics, for the real well-being in the preparation of healthy and wholesome foods. Indeed ZERO-COLOR® has been certified suitable for food contact.

SALUTELLA® is the brand of RIVER SPA that presents exclusively articles with ZERO-COLOR® coating, which with pans and casseroles meets the needs of modern families in search of healthy well-being. 

SALUTELLA® brand features also Dylon® non-stick coating in black or speckled, antibacterial and with high performances in abrasion resistance and long-lasting non-stick properties.

Briefly:

SALUTELLA® PRIMOGENITA range features 4mm (7mm at the edge) thick forged recyclable aluminum, soft-touch bakelite panhandles and side-handle. Trimmed bottom with SALUTELLA® logo, for all cooking styles including induction. Spray non-stick coated exclusive ZEROCOLOR® whilst the spray outer coating is grey color. ZEROCOLOR® is a water-based non-stick coating, conceived without use of colors and pigment neither organic nor inorganic. An absolute new coating for a healthy cooking.

SALUTELLA®ESTENSE RANGE features 3.7mm (6mm at the edge) thick forged recyclable aluminum, soft-touch bakelite panhandles and side-handle. Trimmed bottom with SALUTELLA® logo, for all cooking styles including induction. Spray non-stick coated exclusive Dylon®Plus anti-bacterial

SALUTELLA®SERENISSIMA features wide cooking base and high sides, for all kind of cooking. Trimmed bottom with SALUTELLA® logo, for all cooking styles including induction. Spray non-stick coated exclusive Dylon®S fine stone-like coated

SALUTELLA®SENESE is our ranges conceived to cook and serve directly on the dining table. 3mm constant thickness for 16cm diameter cookware, nonstick coated with Dylon®HP and with cast brass riveted handles, suitable to gas burners; electrical, halogen and glass-ceramic plates and tradition oven.