History

A family business
with roots dating back to
the late fifties

Since its establishment in 1998, Rino Mastrotto has stood on the foundations of a family-owned enterprise with roots extending back to the late 1950s. Its name has evolved throughout the years to become an internationally recognised symbol of excellence, extending its reach from its Italian roots to global markets.

The group has mastered the full cycle of tanning – from the discerning procurement of premier raw materials to the creation of an extensive, specialised product line tailored to satisfy the diverse needs of the market.

By integrating bespoke services with a deep-rooted commitment to research and innovation, we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clientele setting new benchmarks for excellence in the luxury industry.

Today our capabilities extend beyond mere leather production, as we have gradually expanded our sphere of influence in high-end textile manufacturing and bespoke services. This evolution has seen us transcend our original role as a product supplier to become a strategic partner for the world of luxury, integral to our clients' success.

1958

Arciso Mastrotto starts the tanning business.

1969

Establishment of BASMAR (footwear and leather goods).

1976-1995

Acquisition of additional tanneries, expansion of the commercial offering.

1998

Merger of the Group’s companies into Rino Mastrotto Group S.p.A..

1999

Establishment of Bermas with a 50% partner (Furniture/Automotive), later fully acquired in 2006 by Rino Mastrotto Group S.p.A.

Basmar obtains ISO 14001 certification.

2001

Rino Mastrotto Group S.p.A. publishes its first Environmental Report.

2010

Acquisition of Elmo Sweden AB (Furniture/Automotive).

2012

Brusarosco and Elmo issue their first EPD (Environmental Product Declaration).

2016

Elmo launches the first concept of lightweight leather aimed at reducing impacts in the automotive sector.

2019

Opening of the share capital to a private equity investor (NBPR).

Group production exceeds 9.2 million sqm of finished leather.

First Sustainability Report published.

Basmar obtains LWG certification.

2020

Acquisition of Conceria Nuova Osba.

Elmo switches to 100% renewable energy.

Rino Mastrotto Group S.p.A. purchases only renewable-sourced electricity from the grid.

2021

Acquisition of Carroll Leather US (merged into RMG Leather USA LLC) specializing in leather trading for furniture.

Calbe-Brusarosco among the first tanneries to obtain ICEC ethical claim.

Elmo introduces the Zero Waste Leather concept.

2022

Acquisition of Morellino S.r.l. (fabric tapes and components) and Tessitura Oreste Mariani S.p.A.

Basmar joins the ZDHC “Supplier to Zero” program.

Brusarosco obtains LWG Gold certification.

2023

Acquisition of Mapel Group S.r.l. (fabric tapes and components) and Imatex23 S.r.l. (textile production for furniture).

Rino Mastrotto Group S.p.A. and Elmo obtain UNIC Social Accountability certification.

2024

Acquisition of Manifattura Tacca S.r.l.

Imatex obtains Oeko-Tex standard 100 certification.

Rino Mastrotto Group S.p.A. and Elmo obtain ISO 45001 certification.

2025

Prada Group acquires a 10% stake in Rino Mastrotto Group.

Acquisition of Tannerie Limonge and Conceria Superior.

Establishment of Jacqart, a company specializing in jacquard fabrics and velvets, through the merger of a Marzotto Group company and Rino Mastrotto.

ISO 14064 Corporate Carbon Footprint certification.

Bermas obtains ISO 14001 certification.

ECOVADIS Gold Medal.

Launch of Hearth leather, a world-unique patent enabling a total reduction of 38 liters of water per sqm.

We are a strategic partner for the luxury world and an integral part of our customers’ success

As a global leader in leather production, and increasingly in textiles and bespoke services, Rino Mastrotto continues to reinforce its strategic role within the luxury industry, while pioneering sustainability and driving the transition towards a more responsible future.