Chicco Soft Ball

Chicco is an Italian manufacturer of children's clothing and toys with retail outlets worldwide, producing products in Italy and China. It is owned by Artsana, and has been in business for 60 years and is now in more than 120 countries. Chicco was founded in 1958 by Cavaliere del Lavoro Pietro Catelli who wanted to celebrate the birth of his first son Enrico, affectionately known as “Chicco”. On his death in 2006, the company passed to his three children, Enrico, Michele and Francesca, who would open new branches in India, Russia, Mexico and Poland. Since May 2013, the role of Managing Director has been held by Claudio De Conto.