Category: Factory Life

From Paris for a training course.

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Diane,
a young woman, talks about her experience at Euro Stampaggi.

In July, young Diane completed her training placement. She had come from Paris via the Maison d’éducation de la Légion d’honneur, a prestigious secondary school founded in 1805 by Napoleon I and intended solely for girls whose fathers, grandfathers or great-grandfathers have been awarded the prestigious state honour of the Legion of Honour. Having completed her A-levels, Diane is now completing a two-year foundation course in economics, which includes a compulsory three-month work placement at a foreign company of the student’s choice.

QUESTION. Diane, why Italy and why Euro Stampaggi?

ANSWER. I did a lot of research and considered various options, including South Africa, Turkey and the United States. I was always undecided because I couldn’t find an environment that was entirely suited to my goals. Then, an uncle of mine, who knows Euro Stampaggi through his work, suggested this company to me, convinced that it was the right one for me – in terms of the nature of the business, its size, the type of clientele, the working environment and its family-oriented approach. And he was right!

QUESTION. What did you get up to during your work placement at Euro Stampaggi?

ANSWER. I was supported by the head of the Sales Department and immediately began working on specific projects to attract new clients; I expanded the company’s LinkedIn profile base in French and English, and worked on promoting our services. I visited the various departments within the company and was shown the different stages of the production process. I got on very well with my colleagues. I was worried that the language barrier might hinder my integration, but Vanessa was a great help in this regard and was incredibly supportive.

QUESTION. Apart from your work commitments, how did you spend your free time in Florence?

ANSWER. I’d never been to Florence before, so I made the most of these past few months to visit as many places as possible, captivated by the beauty of the galleries and museums. I also really enjoyed the Florentine cuisine. I took the opportunity to meet up with some friends and visit other Italian cities such as Venice, Verona, Padua and Bologna.

QUESTION. When you return to Paris, what will you take away from this experience?

ANSWER. I was really impressed by the way this company is organised; I didn’t realise there could be so much interaction between the various departments – sales, production, customer service, and so on. I’m glad to have found such a positive working environment, with a great team. But above all, I’m delighted to have been given a proper role, which made me feel valued, and where I was supported to grow through this experience (unlike what often happens on work placements, where you’re just there to make up the numbers or, at best, do photocopies). I remember very clearly that when I arrived, everything was ready – from my workstation to the warmth of the staff… I felt very welcome, and that’s the memory I’ll cherish the most.

Welcome back, ‘Pranzo delle Idee’.

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The 2026 edition will take stock of the projects that have been completed or are currently underway.

In previous years, it was customary at Euro Stampaggi to have lunch with colleagues who had been recognised in the quarterly ‘Suggestion Box’ scheme. This good practice had been suspended due to Covid. In May 2024, it was reinstated as a ‘one-off’ event. From this year onwards, however, the regular events have resumed. On 12 and 19 June, there were two opportunities to take stock of the ideas from the past two years: which ones had been implemented, and which were still under consideration or undergoing feasibility assessments. Above all, these were occasions for pleasant socialising within the company.

Here are the names of the key figures and their ideas.

Michele (Rotating gripper); Serena (Photocell unit); Marianna (Air gun); Lorenzo (Laser gun); Sara (Delayed ejection); Luca (Air gun with sorting flap and red badge); Alessio (Annealing Lift); Alessandro (Special Sandblasting); Cristian (Adjustable Chute); Abramo (Recycling Station); Salvatore (Automatic Brushing Machine). 

Our Gender Equality (an introduction to paired interviews)

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In other words: what happens when a woman and a man work side by side? 

edited by Stefano Durantini

As we mentioned a few issues ago, in this column of ours dedicated to Sustainability, the time has come to focus on a key piece of that colourful mosaic that is our Management System. Today, in fact, we’re talking about gender equality, about how valuable diversity is and how abhorrent inequality is. As always, we’ll be doing so in a way that’s not overly academic but (we hope) original and interesting…

At Euro Stampaggi, we have always sought to identify people’s ambitions, interests, aptitudes and talents, without being influenced by their experience, age, education or, of course, gender. Our aim has always been to see people fully engaged in their roles, fulfilled in carrying out their duties and working harmoniously with their colleagues and department managers.  A good way to foster this harmony is to help people appreciate just how valuable it is to work in an environment of diversity: of religion, ethnicity, background… and gender.

To confirm the positive dynamics that arise when a man and a woman work side by side, and to share these with you, we conducted some interesting joint interviews, asking both the same questions and thus comparing the male and female perspectives. Some interesting and by no means predictable insights emerged: where one is short-tempered, the other calms them down (sometimes with a hammer! or by bringing a sweet treat…) , when one is messy, the other helps them tidy up, when one is impatient, the other teaches them to wait…. And then all the ‘boys’ feel like being more polite and all the ‘girls’… more tolerant… (oops!)

Enjoy the read!

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A joint interview with Valentina and Daniele in the “Officina di Ripresa” department

QUESTIONValentinaDaniele
What are your colleague’s greatest strengths?The irony: even when things aren’t going well, he always manages to make you smile. And then there’s his thoughtfulness: he never makes decisions on his own, but we always work as a team… (he even brings me lunch every now and then! 😊) Helpfulness, kindness and honesty. Even the breaks are shared and enjoyable.
What have you learnt from the way he works?To improve my organisation and stay calm when difficulties arise. Since I’ve been working with him, my anxiety has been a thing of the past! 😊
To smile more and be kinder… but she’s learnt a lot from me too! 😊
What are the benefits of working in a mixed-gender environment rather than one that is exclusively male or female?I think that these days, after so much discrimination, a mixed environment is the right thing and healthy. It offers more opportunities for growth and exchange… (even if sometimes we’d like to bash each other’s heads in!! 😊)
There is better collaboration and understanding. The approach to work is different, and seeing the female perspective is enriching.

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A joint interview with Cristina and Simone in the “Shipping” department


CRISTINA SIMONE
What are your colleague’s greatest strengths?He’s generous! Perhaps even too generous! He puts others before himself. She is very precise.
What have you learnt from the way he works? He taught me everything…It has taught me to stay calm, especially when faced with the unexpected.
What are the benefits of working in a mixed-gender environment rather than one that is exclusively male or female?In a mixed-gender ward, regardless of gender, there is more openness and practicality.With the women on the team, the department is tidier and cleaner.

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A joint interview with Angela and Alessio in the Quality Control Department


ANGELA ALESSIO
What are your colleague’s greatest strengths?He protects me when I make a mistake; he doesn’t leave me to face it alone, but acts as if he’d made the mistake himself, trying to understand why it happened so we don’t repeat it.He is a thoroughly sincere person with a calm demeanour.
What have you learnt from the way he works?I used to be too rigid and a bit obsessed with precision; he taught me how to keep the required tempo.He taught me how to manage my anxiety and nerves.
What are the benefits of working in a mixed-gender environment rather than one that is exclusively male or female?In a mixed ward, perhaps there is more sincerity…It more than makes up for it.

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A joint interview with Daisy and Corrado in the “Technical Department”


DAISY CORRADO
What are your colleague’s greatest strengths?Friendly, helpful, humble and always ready to offer advice. He shares the experience he has gained elsewhere.She is very good at sensing how people are feeling and taking action to help them. This makes for a very harmonious working environment.
What have you learnt from the way he works?Ah, definitely peace and quiet!Daisy has worked in other departments. Her experience has been invaluable in understanding why certain design features were included in the equipment. Before, everything was more abstract.
What are the benefits of working in a mixed-gender environment rather than one that is exclusively male or female?I wouldn’t know how to answer that, as I’ve always worked in diverse environments or even predominantly male ones.A mixed environment encourages dialogue and helps to ease tensions.

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A joint interview with Halyna and Salvatore in the “Special Moulding” Department


HALYNA SALVATORE
What are your colleague’s greatest strengths?He’s very polite, has a great temperament, and if he has any personal problems, he manages to leave them at the gate.She’s organised and considerate; she loves working in a tidy, orderly environment. She doesn’t make a big deal of her greater experience; on the contrary, she’s always happy to offer advice. She always takes the time to listen to my opinion and then… She’s generous – she brings lovely cakes to work! 😊
What have you learnt from the way he works?He’s really good with computers. I always get stuck with new programmes!Technically, he taught me how to modify moulds, optimise process parameters and improve quality
What are the benefits of working in a mixed-gender environment rather than one that is exclusively male or female?The environment can only benefit from such diverse personalities.In a mixed-gender environment, even coffee-break chats tend to be less trivial.

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A joint interview with Alessandra and Enrico in the “Mechanical Workshop” department


ALESSANDRA ENRICO
What are your colleague’s greatest strengths?He’s always willing to teach me and help me when I make a mistake.She is meticulous and pays close attention to detail. She is a good team player.
What have you learnt from the way he works?It taught me that working on a machine also means keeping it in good working order and clean. 😊I’m learning to be as meticulous and precise as you 🤷‍♂️
What are the benefits of working in a mixed-gender environment rather than one consisting solely of men or women?I enjoy working with men: it’s easy to fall out, but just as easy to make up! Very different views on how to tackle a problem are being compared.

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.”