50 years of experience

2021

Modar Turns 50

The story continues…
2020

5000 installations

MODAR reaches the milestone of 5,000 stores across the globe.
2019

MODAR joins the Dexelance Group

Dexelance’s mission is to represent a centre of excellence in Italian interior design and craftsmanship.
2019

MODAR moves the business to the new factory in Barlassina

The new production plant, which covers an area of 15,000 m2, houses the production, pre-assembly and painting departments, the design centre, offices and a large area for the assembly of mockups.
2018

MODAR aims for technological innovation and the factory 4.0

MODAR accelerates the digital transformation process by integrating the latest CAD/CAM digital manufacturing technologies into the production process.
2013

MODAR begins collaboration with Valentino

Valentino commissions MODAR to create their flagship on New York’s 5th Avenue, designed by David Chipperfield. The collaboration with the fashion house continues to this day.
2010

3000 installations globally

MODAR reaches the milestone of 3000 stores fitted out.
2009

MODAR begins collaboration with Gucci

One of the historic Italian luxury brands launches a collaboration to fit out some of its stores. This marks the beginning of a partnership that continues to the present day.
2004

TOD’S Omotesando Building – Tokyo

Designed by Toyo Ito, the store is spread over several levels within an innovative reinforced concrete structural casing. The building is featured in leading architectural magazines around the world. MODAR is asked to fit out the sales areas and the showroom.
2002

Fit out of numerous shops in the Asian region

Installations in China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
2001

Tod’s entrusts MODAR with the realisation of its new retail outlets

Leather-working is introduced. The quality and accuracy of execution is guaranteed by highly skilled and experienced artisans.
1994

MODAR establishes itself as a reference supplier for the Luxury & Fashion sectors

Leather-working is introduced. The quality and accuracy of execution is guaranteed by highly skilled and experienced artisans.
1993

First computerised machining centre

Seamless integration of design and production: working drawings are converted into instructions that guide the machine tool.
1992

MODAR returns to department stores

Coin appoints MODAR to furnish all its major Italian department stores (more than 20), including Milan, Mestre and Rome.
1991

MODAR establishes itself as a company capable of managing complex international projects

Max Mara chooses MODAR to fit out its stores globally. More than 40 installations will be created in the United States alone.
1989

The first computer dedicated to design

The first step on a path of innovation that will quickly lead to the complete computerisation of the design centre.
1987

First installation in the United States

MODAR fits out the Furla store on Madison Avenue, New York.
1986

The collaboration with Prada begins

MODAR creates two Prada stores in Milan, which are followed by further outlets.
1985

MODAR advances into the luxury market

MODAR completes turnkey fit out of the first Cacharel store in Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.
This is followed by a long collaboration that will see MODAR working with internationally renowned architects.
1984

The partnership phenomenon takes off

Collaborations are launched with important clothing brands, such as Levi’s and Lacoste. The first Furla franchise store is born, the precursor of a network of 60 stores fitted out exclusively by MODAR.
To manage a constantly expanding order book, MODAR acquires headquarters in Paderno Dugnano and moves the business there.
1983

MODAR refreshes its logo

The symbol that still identifies the company is born.
1982

MODAR focuses on growth

Convinced of the need to consolidate the structure of the company and invest in growth, Dante Malagola buys out the other partners and plans a development programme.
1979

First franchise stores

Fit out of Croff shops. After fitting out several direct outlets, MODAR enters the world of partnership programmes.
1978

Fit outs in Europe and the USSR

The fitting out of American Express Travel Services begins.
The programme will lead to the establishment of 30 outlets in Europe and the Soviet Union.
1975

Ipermercato Eurostanda

MODAR creates all the fittings in wood for the Eurostanda hypermarket in Paderno Dugnano, covering an area of about 11,000 m2, which will become the current Carrefour shopping centre.
1972

MODAR furnishes department stores

Standa entrusts MODAR with the realisation of all wooden furnishings for leading department stores in the main Italian cities and, subsequently, for the first hypermarkets that will pave the way for the future development of shopping centres.
1971

MODAR is founded

On 7th October 1971, Dante Malagola founds MODAR together with four partners. The company takes over a small existing carpentry workshop, the initial capital is modest, but there is no shortage of enthusiasm and dedication.