On Nov. 29, 2024, during its General Assembly meeting at Mudec – Museum of Cultures in Milan, Assomac, the confindustrial association representing Italian manufacturers of tannery, footwear and leather goods machinery, elected Mauro Bergozza, Assomac’s current vice president and CEO of Bergi S.p.A., as its new president, succeeding Maria Vittoria Brustia, who has led the association in recent years. Confirmed as vice-president is Cristiano Paccagnella, general manager of Omac s.r.l., while Massimo Angeleri, CEO of Officina Meccanica Angeleri s.r.l., was named new vice-president.

Born in Arzignano (Vicenza) in 1962, Mauro Bergozza is the second generation at the helm of Bergi S.p.A., a family business specializing in the production of tannery machinery. Bergozza is mainly involved in commercial and financial management, leading with his brothers a business that combines tradition and innovation. Active in Assomac since 1996, he has held various roles, up to vice president of the association.

“We live in an era of great challenges for the manufacturing sector, in which networking and creating a strong representation are imperative necessities,” said Mauro Bergozza, thanking for his appointment. “It is essential to strengthen the technological identity of our sector, investing in research, innovation and sustainability. Only in this way we will be able to fully enhance Made in Italy and successfully face international competition. We will work to develop common standards that promote the quality and safety of our technologies, while continuing to build strategic alliances, both at the national and European levels. Our goal is a future in which member companies can distinguish themselves through excellence and ability to transition to more advanced production models.”