Interview with Mr Claudio Taiana

The Association MarediModa was established in November 2003 with the intent to represent and promote the interests of its member companies which are manufacturers of beachwear fabrics and accessories. MarediModa S.c.a.r.l, is organizing the most important trade fair of the beachwear sector and the leading companies of this line of business are gathering every year in Cannes – from swimsuit makers to designers, where they can find a constant and innovative update on swimsuit trends. Born on 14th July 1950, in Como-Italy, Mr Claudio Taiana is the President of Maredimoda S.c.a.r.l. He is a graduate from the National School of Textile of Como (1970). In 1972 he served in the Italian army as reserve officer (lieutenant), and two year later joined his family business as an employee. In 1978 he became partner of Tessitura Taiana – fabrics manufacturing company, and till date he is at the helm of affairs for this company as an MD. From 1983 till 1984, Mr Taiana was president of the Young Manufacturers’Group in Como. For period 1985 to 1993, he has been president of Enfapi Lombardy and has been responsible for the professional training activities at the Manufacturers’ Association in Como. During duration 2001 to 2004, he has been president of SMI (Italian Silk Association). He joined MarediModa in 2006. Last year Mr Taiana also assumed presidentship of Varese-Como- Lecco highway promoting committee on behalf of 23 associations operating in these three areas. Speaking with Face2Face team, Mr Claudio Taiana edifies present movements in European beachwear industry.

In our last Face2Face talk with your Group’s former president Mr Marco Vanzini, it was a great deal of information to learn about MarediModa Group activities those days. Thanking for the opportunity once again, extending you a heartiest welcome on this channel, Mr Taiana, we would request you to apprise us how has your group enhanced its services and intensified its role in gone two years?

Well on that note, am sure our visitors would go inquisitive about those countries which could be counted as established /emerging markets besides Tunisia?

And, how about China, Mr Taiana? For these days, we can also see China as a major player in your industry. What is your take on this?