SEVEN S.p.A. was founded in 1973 by the Di Stasio brothers and has grown over time to become a benchmark in the Italian back-to-school market. Since its inception, the company has based its development on creativity, innovation, and quality, obtaining numerous international patents and building brands capable of supporting generations of students. A focus on sustainability is a central element of the corporate identity: in 2024, SEVEN became a Benefit Corporation and in 2025 it achieved B Corp certification, formalizing its commitment to a business model geared towards creating shared value for people, communities, and the environment.
In January 2026, SEVEN S.p.A. became part of the F.I.L.A. Group (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini), a leading international group in writing, drawing, and creativity products. The company’s entry into F.I.L.A. Strengthens the company’s growth and internationalization, enhancing its iconic brands and consolidating its position within a structured global organization focused on ESG issues.
Today, the SEVEN Group offers a broad and complementary portfolio that includes school backpacks and trolleys, pencil cases and pencil bag, agendas and diaries, stationery, accessories, and gift items, as well as products for travel, office, and leisure. This multi-category offering is supported by highly recognizable proprietary brands. The SEVEN brand maintains a leading position in the premium segment of backpacks, agendas, and pencil cases, combining design and functionality. Alongside it, INVICTA represents an iconic brand with a strong heritage, synonymous with reliability, style, and a contemporary spirit. Completing the portfolio are SJ, dedicated to a younger audience with colorful and innovative products, CARTOMANIA, focused on creative and diverse stationery and gift items, and MITAMA, a brand specializing in stationery and writing instruments, recognized for its creativity, functionality, and attention to quality.
The Group’s business model is lean and flexible, based on a consolidated and responsible supply chain. The company collaborates with qualified and certified partners, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability throughout the entire product life cycle. Adherence to international standards demonstrates a concrete commitment to reducing environmental impact, ensuring material safety, and protecting people, consistent with a corporate vision geared toward positive and lasting impact.