Pompea story

1996
Pompea S.p.A was established as the outcome of an enterprising vision of the present President Mr. Adriano Rodella who wished to repeat the extraordinary success achieved by his previous hosiery Company.
At first Pompea S.p.A. was producing only hosiery distributed on the Italian market through wholesalers.

1997-1999
Pompea with the objective to expand business in Europe, acquired other brands and a qualified hosiery Company (Ghirardi) and entered into a JV with an important Spanish hosiery manufacturer (Gassol).

1999-2000
Pompea with the genial intuition of Mr. Rodella started the production of SEAMLESS women underwear to be distributed in hypermarkets. The strategy was supported by high investments to build up a well organized logistic and a motivated and committed sales team as well as to promote the brand by means of massive advertising and in-store promotions.

2001
Launch of man SEAMLESS underwear and man socks.

2002
Exclusive licence of the brand “Barbie” by Mattel for children hosiery/socks, SEAMLESS underwear and beachwear.
Implemented J.D.Edwards, an IT system to better monitor Pompea’s activities.

2003
Launch of beachwear collection Acquisition of Italian very popular underwear brand “Roberta” and launch of lingerie collection.
Launch of designer brand “AC Art Collection” hosiery and underwear.

2004
Launch of Pompea’s first fitness collection “Pompea GYM”, introduction of underwear, sportswear and free time wear for ”GYM No Stress” collection.

Pompea Mission
To offer the most innovative products in the world of underwear and hosiery for consumer’s satisfaction and well-being.

Pompea Quality
Pompea is the first Italian Company in Hosiery/Intimate business to have been awarded the UNI EN ISO 9001 certification, now ISO 9001/2000.
Currently the new scenario is Vision 2000, a significant recognition which certifies to what degree our company has complied with specific quality requirements at all level; requirements which cover such areas as the efficient organization of work and the smooth flow of information among various corporate sectors.
All industrial equipments Pompea endorse, represent the most advanced technology available. Pompea invested 30.5MM Euro in the last two years to improve quality and productivity and to make the company growth possible.

Pompea Approach
To consider possible even what seems impossible
To motivate, facilitate and manage change
To work with competence, loyalty and honesty