Private company

Artsana

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Italian multinational

Artsana Group is an Italian company founded in 1946 by Pietro Catelli as a commercial enterprise specializing in venipuncture and medical supplies. The company remains active today, focusing on the distribution of healthcare and infant care products. Artsana is also known for manufacturing children's products.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1946Founded1
  • Industryhealth care1
  • HeadquartersGrandate1
  • Founded inComo1
  • Websitewww.artsana.com
  • Legal formjoint-stock company1

Artsana Group is an Italian company founded in 1946 by Pietro Catelli as a commercial enterprise specializing in venipuncture and medical supplies. The company remains active today, focusing on the distribution of healthcare and infant care products. Artsana is also known for manufacturing children's products.2

Corporate structure

Artsana sits at the top of its group. 4 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Artsana Grandate
    • Chicco Subsidiary · Como
    • Prénatal Subsidiary
    • Toys Center Subsidiary · Italy

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Products and brands

Brands and Products

Since 1958, Artsana has produced infant care products under the Chicco brand, which also includes toys. In 1987, the company voluntarily recalled its Pram Mobiles toy in the United States due to a potential strangulation hazard, though no injuries were reported. Other notable toys include the Lullaby Play Gym, produced in collaboration with the Lerado company.

Artsana also manufactures Pic Solution hypodermic syringes, as well as Control brand condoms, lubricants, and sex toys. The company acquired the Prénatal brand in 1996, further expanding its presence in the infant and maternity sector.

Artsana operates in major international markets, with locally established subsidiaries. In the United States, it is represented by Artsana of America, Inc. Since 2018, the company has marketed Recaro Kids products under license.

Global Presence and Operations

The company's headquarters is located in Grandate, near Como, Italy, where its main manufacturing facilities are based. Artsana Group has 21 subsidiaries worldwide, including 12 in Europe, and operates six production facilities within the European Union. The company also sources some of its products from China. One of its suppliers, the Zhili Company, manufactured toys for Chicco. Following a fire at a Zhili toy factory, Artsana agreed to pay $180,000 in compensation to victims.

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Including all dealerships and distributors, Artsana's brands are present in over 100 countries. Its direct and franchised retail network for Chicco and Prénatal consists of approximately 400 stores.

The company operates in two main business areas: Baby Care and Health Care. In 2015, these divisions accounted for 87% and 13% of the company’s €1.42 billion turnover, respectively.

From Wikipedia’s article on Artsana, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Acquisitions

  1. 1996Acquired Prénatal1

Timeline

  1. 1946Founded Founded in Como1

Sources

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