Marcegaglia is allocating 364 million euros ($415 million) for its operations in Italy as part of a strategic investment plan supported by the Emilia-Romagna region, according to a company source who spoke with[b]Kallanish[/b].
The allocation of capital is expected to enhance operational performance, increase efficiency, promote innovation and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. About 278 million euros were allocated for the construction of the Ravenna plant, located in Emilia-Romagna, and 20 million euros for research initiatives. (the ratio is 5:1) Investments are aimed at increasing production efficiency while increasing environmental sustainability. The main focus will be on optimizing the use of renewable energy sources, closed-loop economics, and increasing automation of logistics operations and cargo handling.
"Despite a period of great uncertainty, we nevertheless decided to implement a significant investment plan, which mainly concerns three of our most strategic plants: Gazoldo degli Ippoliti, San Giorgio di Nogaro and, of course, Ravenna," said Emma and Antonio Marcegaglia during a meeting with the president of the region. Emilia-Romagna by Michele de Pascale last week.
The Ravenna plant, the main beneficiary of the investment, is the group's largest production facility and the world's largest wine production facility. the most important logistics and intermodal center for all industrial and commercial activities.
Marcegaglia is also improving the quality of products in Ravenna by implementing an intelligent quality management system. The Eyeron solution, developed by French equipment manufacturer Fives, monitors every stage of the production process, logs quality incidents, and collects production data across all workshops.
Natalia Capra France
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