'Approaches' a success for FILO's 38th edition

20 Oct '12

7 min read

The discussion was led by Marilena Bolli, president of Unione Industriale Biellese, who underlined how the complexity of the Italian situation is confirmed by the production data, “a note of optimism comes from the "know-how” of Italian companies. The hope for the growth of our country must pass through manufacturing companies because only in this way can balanced development be guaranteed.”

She also added, “If we ask the government to guarantee us the conditions to be able to compete on an equal basis with our competitors, even entrepreneurs will be asked to do their share. This is the time to go back to a true entrepreneurial culture, which also includes renewed attention to social aspects.”

It was in reference to this theme that at the conclusion of the round table Bolli announced that FILO would join “Gomitolo Rosa”, a national project supporting the associations involved in the fight against breast cancer, using wool from Consorzio Biella The Wool Company. Marilena Bolli also reminded everyone: “FILO is a model of a winning fair based on the concepts of professionalism, concreteness and efficiency. The same values can be identified through active solidarity in the initiative of “Gomitolo Rosa” and for this reason FILO has embraced this opportunity with great enthusiasm. This is a demonstration of how the attention of entrepreneurs for social causes can be achieved through concrete projects aimed at well defined objectives.

The satisfaction of the organizers was echoed in the words of the exhibitors. Roberto Rimoldi of Filatura Luisa: “the fair went well and we had a great flux of buyers, not only those with whom we have a consolidated relationship, but also a number of new customers. Among our new proposals in this edition are the wool yarns made with our special crafting. Our fantasy yarns on our stock service were also greatly appreciated.”

Vincenzo Caneparo of Davifil also confirmed the positive trend of the event. “We worked well with numerous qualified buyers, if we also consider this moment of great uncertainty. The fair is assuming a well defined expression making it a must event. The only regret is that the numerous visitors did not distribute themselves better during the two days of the fair, so that we could have dedicated more time to them. As for the products, we aimed above all for natural fibres with hemp and mixtures of hemp/cotton. In the collection for home furnishings we re-proposed a jute yarn, presented in the typology of washed and waxed yarns, exalting the comfort of jute, thus reducing the coarseness of the yarn which for a long time has penalized this fibre.”

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