The Italian Prime Minister visits Alessi

An exceptional guest for Alessi’s factory at Crusinallo, Matteo Renzi was welcomed by the Alessi family and the 300 employees of the company, on the occasion of a trip to Piemonte, to explore the territory and its main features.

A tour of the manufacturing plant, the meeting with employees, a brief speech mainly focused on design, innovation and future. "I am particularly glad that in its 95th anniversary Alessi's activities include so many beautiful projects and strong intentions," said the Premier. The aforementioned project is “Buon Lavoro. La Fabbrica per la Città” (Good Job. The Factory for the City), which   involved the 90% of employees in social activities (in 2013), for a total of 10,000 hours offered to the town of Omegna. "A company that has a soul as well as an identity, a heart as well as a balance sheet" these were the words used to describe the company and furthermore "with 3,000 pieces and 30,000 instruments and equipment it represents the country’s strength, the will to go on no matter the difficulties".

An example of the country that Renzi trusts will find new opportunities in the future, thanks to a taste for innovation and beauty that opens up a new world of possibilities. "I consider the visit of the Prime Minister as a sign of appreciation of the commitment of all the people working with us – said Michele Alessi, Vice President of Alessi – The President appreciated the high quality of the 3,000 pieces that make our catalog a small design Encyclopedia. He encouraged us to do better, to support Made in Italy quality at a global level. "