The World of Hospitality Issue 54 2023 | Seite 80

Living In Nature - FAST -

In 2021 , Fast expanded and upgraded production and logistics facilities . In addition to the production hub in Vestone , Fast now has a new logistics hub , and a prestigious exhibition space on Lake Garda . Fast opened their flagship store in Milan earlier this year .
For Fast , sustainability is an overriding and fundamental commitment .
A sustainable product should respect low-impact production standards and be long lasting , both in terms of material durability and timeless style . Fast believe in timeless design : a form that will keep its communicative power intact for years to come . There are city and coastal locations around the UK that have been furnishing their outdoor spaces with furniture from Fast Spa for almost 10 years now with great success .
Fast is an outdoor furniture company inspired by nature . Fast ’ s roots are Made in Italy , but their vision for the future lies in globalisation . Fast furnishes indoor and outdoor spaces in residential and contract settings . Hotels , restaurants , shops , swimming pools , country & golf clubs , apartment buildings and private villas ... Fast seats and tables are designed and built to withstand all weather while guaranteeing design , styling appeal and durability .
Caring about the environment has been a key principle in Fast ’ s vision from the beginning . Fast ’ s 5 core values are specific takes on their idea of sustainability :
• Smart Nature • Made in Italy
• 100 % Outdoor • Timeless Design
• Function and Feeling
Certifications such as the EPD Declaration or the use of the LCA method to monitor the environmental footprint of most products along their entire life cycle , demonstrate concrete and measurable results to Fast ’ s commitment to sustainability .
Founded in Valle Sabbia in 1995 , Fast found its material of choice in aluminium : lightweight , versatile and ductile . Aluminium is a sustainable material , as it can be endlessly recycled . Over time aluminium was joined by other materials – stoneware , wood , fabric and rope .
Fast ’ s collaboration with Robby Cantarutti & Partners led to the creation of the iconic Forest collection , still a bestseller . Their more recent collaboration with Studio Lievore Altherr in Barcelona added a new organic sensuality to the aesthetic lines of Fast furniture .
In recent years Fast has experienced a period of rapid growth . Fast sells worldwide through sales partners , with over 80 % of turnover currently generated abroad .
For more information on Fast please contact Plan Furniture Agency on pj @ planfurniture . co . uk www . fastspa . com / en /
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