CASTA was founded in 1972 by Remo Cangini, an experienced workshop manager in the professional catering equipment sector. The original enterprise, known as Casta di Cangini Remo, remained under Cangini’s management for more than two decades.

In 1993, following Cangini’s retirement, the business entered a new phase when four former employees acquired the CASTA name and continued operations. This change in ownership combined established industry expertise with renewed investment in manufacturing capabilities and product development.

Key milestones in the company’s history include:

• 1972 – Company founded by Remo Cangini.
• 1993 – Ownership transferred to four former employees.
• 1996 – Received CE certification, expanding access to European markets.
• 2001 – Opened a modern manufacturing headquarters in Forlì.
• 2005 – Acquired the Tiqu7 and Vesta900 commercial kitchen product lines from OM GAS.
• 2008 onward – Expanded sustainability initiatives, including solar energy installations and energy-efficient production processes.
• Present – Continues to export professional cooking equipment globally while introducing new technologies and specialised product lines.2

CASTA manufactures a comprehensive range of commercial foodservice equipment, including:

• Professional cooking suites
• Modular kitchen systems
• Gas and electric cooking equipment
• Fryers
• Griddles
• Charbroilers
• Pasta cookers
• Boiling pans
• Bratt pans
• Salamanders
• Pizza equipment
• Fast-food cooking systems
• Ice cream preparation equipment
• Custom-designed commercial kitchens

The company also provides complete turnkey kitchen solutions, covering every stage from design and engineering through to manufacturing, installation, and after-sales support.3

CASTA designs and manufactures its products in Forlì, Italy, adhering strictly to Made in Italy production principles. The company integrates automated manufacturing processes with customised fabrication, enabling equipment to be tailored to specific customer requirements.

Every product undergoes rigorous quality control and testing prior to shipment and complies with applicable European CE standards.4

CASTA serves a diverse client base within the hospitality and foodservice industries, including:

• Restaurants
• Luxury hotels
• Pizzerias
• Fast-food chains
• Cafeterias
• Hospitals
• Educational institutions
• Corporate dining facilities
• Catering companies

According to the company, its equipment is currently utilised in more than 88 countries, reflecting a substantial international distribution network.5

CASTA’s operational approach is guided by several core principles:

• Product quality
• Reliability
• Custom manufacturing
• Technological innovation
• Customer service
• Sustainability
• Energy efficiency
• Long-term product durability

This philosophy combines industrial-scale production capacity with bespoke engineering to address the specific operational demands of professional commercial kitchens.6

Research and development are central to CASTA’s corporate strategy. The company regularly introduces new equipment and cooking technologies and maintains an active presence at international foodservice exhibitions. Recent product developments include specialised cooking systems such as TEPP-ICE, which is designed for preparing ice cream rolls, desserts, crepes, and street-food applications.7

CASTA has implemented various environmental initiatives across its operations, including:

• Solar panel installations at production facilities
• Energy-efficient manufacturing processes
• A focus on long-lasting equipment to reduce waste
• Continuous investment in environmentally responsible production technologies8

The company exports throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Countries where CASTA products are used include Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States, India, China, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.9

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2. Casta – Professional Cooking Equipment
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