BPMA Distributor members and Education Platform Learners were invited to the UK factory of Castelli Milano 1938 Ltd for an insightful tour.  

Attendees were warmly welcomed by the team at Castelli and received individually personalised notebooks on arrival. The day then began with a session introduction and industry update from the BPMA. 

Post-lunch, the afternoon unfolded with an exclusive tour of Castelli’s facilities, offering attendees a rare glimpse into the precision and passion behind premium notebook production. All of Castelli’s notebooks are manufactured in Italy, with the UK team focused on print and customisation services.  

From meeting the team in the design studio to the intricate printing techniques on display, participants observed each stage of the manufacturing process in action.  

As the tour progressed, the group delved into Castelli’s impressive suite of branding options. Attendees discovered a rich variety of techniques, including Blind Embossing, Metallic Foil, Digital Edge and Gel Doming. Castelli’s approach to customisation is both creative and considered, enabling brands to make a lasting impression with tailored, high-impact finishes. 

The tour concluded in the Castelli showroom where an impressive range of products decorate the room. The original Appeel ‘Ortisei’ notebook and Prisma range offer an eco-friendly branding solution. With sustainability at the core, the Tunbridge Wells facility is also carbon neutral.  

Tamara Vazquez from Marke Creative Merchandise said: “Customers expect us to be the product experts and these sessions are so useful to help us build our knowledge and better understand the production processes involved.”

Interested in embarking on a factory tour or the BPMA Education Programme? Email education@bpma.co.uk