Mauro Bergozza elected President of Assomac
03/12/2024
Succeeding Maria Vittoria Brustia, Mr Bergozza pledged to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and the "Made in Italy" brand to tackle global competition.
Cristiano Paccagnella of Omac S.r.l. was confirmed as vice president, while Massimo Angeleri of Officina Meccanica Angeleri S.r.l. was appointed as an additional vice president. The appointments were ratified during the General Assembly at Milan’s Mudec - Museum of Cultures.
The €650 million sector, comprising 235 companies and 3,900 employees, recorded 36% of global exports in 2023, excelling in tannery (54%) and leather goods (51%) machinery. While exports grew slightly, geopolitical challenges led to fluctuations, with notable growth in Turkey (+60%) and Spain (+57%) but a 39% decline in China.
Amid a 6.7% export drop in early 2024, key markets like Vietnam (+163%) showed promise. Confindustria's Marco Nocivelli stressed the need for Industry 5.0 investments to maintain competitiveness by integrating technology, sustainability, and worker well-being.
The General Assembly highlighted collaboration and innovation as critical to sustaining the sector’s resilience and excellence.
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