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1980
Marco Giovannini began his career in the family business, a manufacturer of ceramic sanitaryware for the residential sector. Thanks to his entrepreneurial skills, he contributed to the company’s rapid growth and international expansion.
1988
Building on the experience he had gained, he invented and developed the first marine toilet equipped with the Vortex system.
1991
He founded his first company to promote the new system in the marine market.
1997
With the foundation of a second company, the toilet with Vortex system established itself in a market where shipyards had previously favoured different solutions.
2000
Following the success achieved in the marine sector, he began designing and marketing products for residential use.
2009
He founded Planus S.p.A
2010
He designed and developed automatic pumping systems for grey water on board boats.
2012
The company’s growth led to the creation of a major Research and Development department.
2015
Planus began collaborating with Geberit to create a next-generation product in terms of functionality and comfort: the first marine toilet with a multifunction seat.
2017
The new Luxury collection was created, completely renewing the design of the product lines with a contemporary and elegant style.
2020
Design and development of Toilé, the first toilet with integrated air extractor, which prevents the spread of viruses and bacteria by eliminating bad odours at the source.
2021
Development of the AIREX system, extending Toilé technology to the marine sector.
2022
Design and development of the first domestic toilet that makes it possible to create a complete bathroom by discharging wastewater from the toilet, bidet, washbasin and shower through an integrated macerator.
2023
Planus developed AIRSTOP, a control device for bad odours on board.
2025
Launch of the DROP range for the treatment of condensate from air conditioners, boilers and heat pumps. CALDROP and AIRDROP systems were introduced to the market.
Rome office
INDIRIZZO:
Via San Giovanni Valdarno 8
00138 Roma (RM) – Italy
At this 800 sqm facility, all the company’s Research and Development activities, marketing operations and showroom are concentrated. The decision to open an office in Rome was driven by the desire to strengthen the company’s connection with the universities of Rome, which provide specialised professionals who join the Planus team and represent the future of the company. The facility is also strategically located for visitors, with direct connections to Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport as well as the main railway stations. It is also easy to reach by car, as the site is located close to the A1 motorway exit.
Production unit
INDIRIZZO:
Via Gargarasi, 10 – Z.I. Prataroni
01033 Civita Castellana (VT) – Italy
At the Civita Castellana manufacturing site, the historic heart of sanitaryware production, all Planus products are assembled, from ceramic toilets to macerating boxes. Planus also manufactures in-house the pumps and electric motors used in its products. All Planus products are Made in Italy and assembled in our facilities using Italian components.
