Italian technology plast / October 2025 |
The General Assembly of the Rubber and Plastics Federation has elected Luca Iazzolino as President for the 2025 – 2029 term. The Federation represents a key pillar of Italian manufacturing, encompassing over 3,800 companies and more than 160,000 employees. Iazzolino, Managing Director of Plastotecnica S. p. A.— a Paduabased leader in flexible polyethylene packaging— also serves on the Board of Directors of Corepla and the General Council of Confindustria Veneto Est. He is actively engaged in issues related to recycling and the circular economy. He succeeds Marco Do, who has led the Federation for the past four years. Alongside the election of the President, the Federation’ s leadership team for the new term has also been confirmed. Roberto Forresu, Pirelli’ s Global Head of Industrial Relations & Employment Governance, was elected President of Assogomma. Massimo Centonze, CEO of ITP SpA, was elected President of Unionplast. Both serve ex officio as Vice Presidents of the Federation. They are joined by three Vice Presidents appointed by President Iazzolino: Dario Baessato( General Manager, IVG Colbachini), Marco Bergaglio( Entrepreneur, Pibergroup), and Edith Leoncavallo Bonizzoni( Europe Industrial Relations Director, Prysmian). The newly appointed team reflects continuity and competence at a critical juncture for the sector. The industries face mounting challenges stemming from a complex geopolitical landscape, an increasingly stringent regulatory environment— particularly at the EU level— and the impending renewal of the |
National Collective Labour Agreement, set to expire at the end of 2025.“ The rubber and plastics industries are entering a highly demanding period,” said Luca Iazzolino.“ The current economic and geopolitical climate is extremely uncertain. Moreover, both current and upcoming regulations, particularly from the European Union, pose a significant risk to the competitiveness of our companies and raise the threat of deindustrialization. The Federation intends to serve as a solid point of reference, clearly representing and advocating for two essential sectors of the Italian economy, and working to protect their future, businesses, and workers.” These industries form a strategic supply chain for Italy, serving vital sectors such as food, automotive, construction, pharmaceuticals, and mechanical engineering. Approximately 40 % of production is exported, confirming the international relevance of the sector. Italy remains among the top three producers in Europe in both industries.
THE PLASTIC RUBBER INDUSTRY IS ONE OF THE PILLARS OF ITALIAN MANUFACTURING According to 2024 data, 3,797 companies operate under the National Collective Labour Agreement in the rubber and plastics sector, employing a total of 164,317 people— 29 % women and 71 % men. Over 70 % of the workforce and companies are located in Northern Italy, with Lombardy alone hosting more than 900 active firms. Central Italy accounts for about 17 % of the workforce, while the South and Islands make up the remaining 13 %. Formed in 2005 through the merger
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Luca Iazzolino, President of the Rubber and Plastics Federation
Massimo Centonze, elected President of Unionplast
of Assogomma and Unionplast, the Rubber and Plastics Federation is part of the Confindustria system. It represents the interests of the rubber, electric cables, and plastic processing industries in Italy, a sector employing approximately 140,000 people. With over 70 years of combined experience through its member associations, the Federation supports
499 affiliated companies employing more than 47,000 workers. The Federation provides strategic support to its members through advisory services, information resources, events, and representation in key regulatory and industrial forums. It also plays a leading role in negotiating and drafting the National Collective Labour Agreement for the sector.
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