Record

In 1956 the creation of the business as a Pvt has led to the foundation of offices in Milan's Via Paolo da Cannobio, close to the Duomo. Mr. Rinaldo Franco works as a clerk and a warehouseman. Year after year, the productivity grows, Mrs. Lina Franco joins the team, unique products for the Italian market are obtained, and the offices transfer to Via Washington to expand the shops and workplaces. The year 1977 witnesses the joining of Claudio Franco, the owner's son, to the workforce as a marketer for the Italian market. A technological shift from traditional record-keeping to informatics and custom administrative systems also takes place. In 1981, the business spends heavily on growth, increasing the number of staff, introducing new labels, and printing the first collections. Communication to clients is renewed with a three-month house agency. In 1990, Record expands its purchase policy by offering more and more articles and increasing the number of employees, as well as starting to participate in domestic and global festivals and events. During 1991, The Franco’s obtain 100 percent of the overall business after purchasing a portion of it from the hands of a foreign associate and converts Rinaldo Franco into a Ltd. A new brand called Best Friend is introduced with the first sales reaching to large surfaces. In the year 2000, the team restructures by introducing a small operational site in Milan's Via Kuliscioff, a warehouse that will be purchased later. In 2007, Rinaldo Franco, the company's founder, passed away after more than 50 years of service. He provided a strong and respected business and was admired by the majority of the market for his ethical competence, professionalism, and commitment to quality of service to clients. His proverbial honesty and commercial correctness were the features that distinguished the company's brands apart from others. The year 2014 witnesses Rinaldo Franco spa’s welcoming of the third generation (Linda Franco and Davide Franco) who, with their passion and strength, ensure the company's longevity and potential projection. The Italian brand RECORD is the titleholder of three trademarks that include Best Bone, the specific food and snack line for cats and dogs, Cat&Rina, dedicated to cat products, and Aquafriend, for the aquarium world. Get quality for your pets by shopping from RECORD trademarks widely available at Spinneys Lebanon Online.