Author: Fabiano Magi

Lapo, the story of a comeback

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A degree in agriculture and a future as a sommelier: “But I’d rather go back to moulding.”

At first glance, it might seem like the outcome of a failed attempt, but the story Lapo tells us shows us that work takes on value above all in the gratification, relationships and serenity it brings us.

Let’s take it one step at a time. Lapo joined Euro Stampaggi in 2021, at the age of 19, with an agricultural diploma in his pocket, which at that time was mainly useful for dreaming: cultivating his passion for oenology. So, while working shifts in the Stamping Department, he obtained his Sommelier diploma and perfected his English. “In December 2024,” says Lapo, “I received a job offer from a leading wine shop: it was difficult to refuse, as it was an opportunity to turn my lifelong passion into a profession. I decided to give it a go, but after a few months of stress, bad relations with management and impossible hours… I began to miss my old colleagues, manual labour and scheduled shifts that left me free time to spend with friends and loved ones.”

“I always stayed in touch with my colleagues at Euro Stampaggi,” Lapo continues, “and when I said I would gladly return to my old job, I was welcomed with open arms. What struck me most,” he confesses, “was their interest in me, my story, the reasons for my change of heart and the analysis of the causes of what could be considered a failure. I found my balance again, and in the end, I realised that work cannot deprive you of the most important things. Now I can go back to taking care of my passion; I will continue to be a volunteer sommelier at Fisar events and take care of my wine collection.”

New fully electric company car

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The first 100% eco-friendly car was purchased over 10 years ago.

Why wait until 2030? Euro Stampaggi is ahead of the curve and purchases a fully electric company car: the new Smart #1 Brabus.

In the context of the Green Deal, Fit for 55 is an important programme that aims to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. It also affects various areas of law and economic sectors, including carbon dioxide emission standards for cars and vans. In particular, the targets set for new cars and vans are a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2035 and a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions (compared to 2021 levels) by 2030.

Euro Stampaggi purchased its first 100% electric company car over ten years ago. It was a Nissan Leaf and was part of the wider Ecoday initiative, an ‘ecological’ day held once a month, which saw all employees involved in bringing simple but innovative solutions to respect the workplace and the surrounding environment.

A new building for the Mould Construction Workshop

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Thirteen thousand metres with a strong environmental focus.

A building adjacent to Euro Stampaggi’s main factory has recently been purchased. This space, measuring approximately 1,300 square metres, will house the Mould Construction Workshop, which has always been one of the organisation’s key departments.

It all starts there, at the workshop, which is why investments always involve it. With a view to self-producing energy, a photovoltaic system will be installed on the roof of the building, alongside the existing one. Once all the modernisation and plant engineering work has been completed, the department is expected to move at the beginning of 2026.

It's time for Maria Grazia Neri to retire 

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Joined Euro Stampaggi at the age of 16, with registration number 4.

Maria Grazia Neri has ceased her employment at Euro Stampaggi. She began working for the company at the age of 16 (when it was still called SiCo). Registered in the employee register with the number 4, she saw the company grow and many new colleagues arrive, and always treated everyone like a second family.

The editorial staff and all colleagues at Euro Stampaggi wish Maria Grazia a future filled with serenity and satisfaction.

LEGALITY RATING, AN IMPORTANT TEN-YEAR MILESTONE

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Compliance with rules and ethical conduct: requirements for certification

On 3 February 2016, the Italian Competition and Market Authority awarded Euro Stampaggi the Legality Rating. This is an ethical certification that promotes the adoption of legal, ethical and transparent behaviour by companies, and their commitment to improving their responsible impact on society and the environment.

The Legality Rating was established by Decree Law 1/2012 with the aim of promoting the introduction of ethical principles in corporate behaviour. The implementing decrees will be issued in November 2012, and Euro Stampaggi is taking immediate action to initiate the procedures that will lead to the ratification of compliance with the requirements of the law in 2016.

The rating is awarded based on recognition of companies’ compliance with high standards of legality and measures transparent, ethical and virtuous corporate management. It also promotes merit-based competition, encouraging compliance with both internal rules, in the organisation of work and in relations with staff, and external rules towards customers, suppliers, the environment and the community.

LEGALITY RATING, COMMENT BY GIULIANO SIMONELLI

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“I am proud that it has become the shared heritage of the entire company.” 

“I have always believed that a company must have solid foundations and operate with fairness and honesty.” This was Giuliano Simonelli’s comment on the tenth anniversary of Euro Stampaggi obtaining its Legality Rating. 

“Compliance with rules and fairness in relations with customers and suppliers are fundamental requirements,” continues Simonelli, “and I am convinced that over time we will reap the benefits. I am also proud that these issues have become a certified policy for the entire company, a shared and unanimous guideline. Even in times of crisis, we have always tried to uphold the banner of rigour,” he recalls, “and I believe I can say today that it has been worth it. Important customers continue to choose us as their preferred partner, and we maintain effective collaborative relationships with local institutions and law enforcement agencies.”

The Lost Wax Casting department is reborn

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New 3D machinery at the Euromim Veneta factory

After seven years of inactivity, the Microcasting department is back in operation using the lost wax technique.

Lost wax casting arrived at Euro Stampaggi back in 2008, a production process that differed from the company’s traditional activities, rich in craftsmanship and history, but capable of interpreting the diverse needs of its customers. 

Set aside in 2018 to make room for new and challenging projects, the Lost Wax Casting department has resumed operations at the Euro Mim Veneta plant, with a significant new feature: the combination of this ancient art of casting (dating back to Etruscan civilisation) with modern 3D printing equipment.

Alessandro Zatta is the CEO of Euro Mim Veneta and began his adventure in the world of moulding in 1996 at the age of 25, as an apprentice to master craftsman Lineo Tabarin, specialising in the lost wax technique. “Microcasting is an artistic technique,” explains Zatta, “which, combined with the latest technologies, allows us to satisfy customers who need small batches and very short delivery times. There was a perfectly functioning but idle plant in Florence, so we moved it to Veneto and modernised it, and since September we have already been operational with the first orders from the eyewear accessories sector.”

Commander Laera's farewell speech before retirement

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Best wishes for a well-deserved retirement from the entire Euro Stampaggi Group

Over the years, we inevitably come into contact with the local Carabinieri station… a lost document, a theft, and we are often greeted with a professionalism that derives from the excellent reputation of the Carabinieri that we all know. However, it is not always a given that we will find ‘men’ who are attentive to the realities of the territory and close to the people, to ‘everyone’. This is what Commander Antonio Laera was during his tenure. Cheerful and playful, the commander showed us that institutional professionalism and humanity can coexist.

Laera joined the Carabinieri in 1984. In 2000, he became commander of the Scandicci station, before transferring to the Badia a Settimo station, which has jurisdiction over the entire industrial area. Over the years, he has earned respect for his investigative skills and presence in the area. After retiring, he decided to remain in Scandicci.

Works Council: theatre returns to Civico 25

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Also on stage were “our” Antonella and Giuliano.

The warehouse at Civico 25 hosted a theatre performance for the second time, repeating the highly successful experience of the previous year. The play was “Consiglio di fabbrica” (Works Council), based on Stefano Massini’s play “7 minuti” (7 Minutes).

The story is about an important textile factory which, after a change in management, sees the new owners make a simple request to the workers in order to avoid closure or redundancies: to reduce their break time from 15 to 8 minutes. A request that is only seemingly harmless and easy to accept when the jobs of two hundred people are at stake… but the dialogue changes and leads to reflection on the future, on rights and on dignity.

Under the direction of Fabrizio Pinzauti, the eight women and three men on stage must decide during the works council meeting whether or not to comply with this request. They are all different workers, each with their own story behind them. Bianca, the spokesperson for the works council, tries to make her colleagues understand that this question is only apparently simple and innocent, but hides dangerous pitfalls.

Playing the role of Maria, the veteran of the weaving department, is our extraordinary Antonella Bocci, who returns to the stage alongside her husband Giuliano Simonelli, who plays the role of the former director.

100,000 kg of virgin wood saved in 15 years

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Since 2010 the use of only recycled wood pallets

Fifteen years ago, Euro Stampaggi chose to use only fully recycled wooden pallets for goods handling. Thanks to this focus, some 100,000 kilograms of virgin wood have been saved since then; more than 6,600 kilograms are avoided each year.

In 2010, not many companies were taking such decisive steps in the direction of environmental protection. “Every journey, even the longest, begins with a step’… with the words of the philosopher Lao Tzu, Euro Stampaggi director Giovanni Manselli, comments on the choices of that time: ‘Ė a thought that gives an idea of how the commitment of every day constitutes one of the first steps of the company towards sustainability and the reduction of its environmental footprint’.

In fact, further steps have been taken in a journey that is still long, but must not be interrupted; for example, the use of certified recycled paper, the purchase of full electric company cars and the increase in self-generation of electricity through photovoltaics.