Arzignano cements leather’s ‘capital city’ claim with new trademark
Leather chemicals developer GSC Group is among the companies that have earned the right to use a new registered trademark for products from the Arzignano tanning district.
In this new project, Arzignano presents itself as the leather industry’s capital city. Its credentials include being home to 900 leather-sector manufacturing units that, together, employ 12,000 people and have a combined turnover of €3 billion.
Companies in the area around Arzignano and Chiampo produce 70 million square-metres of leather per year.
Those that comply with requirements for fiscal and legal good practice, workplace safety, recognised environmental certifications and business ethics will be able to use the new ‘Arzignano Leather Capital’ trademark.
A dedicated committee will have the task of verifying that each company fully reflects the project’s values and contributes to strengthening the image and identity of the Arzignano district at national and international levels.
Head of strategic projects for the local authorities, Enrico Marcigaglia, will be the chair of this committee.
GSC Group’s chief finance officer, Dr Caterina Serafini, said being able to use the new Arzignano Leather Capital trademark was “a source of pride”.
She added: “Operating in a territory like Arzignano, which has always been synonymous with industrial excellence, means being an active part of a value ecosystem. Sustainability, for us, is not just a strategic objective, but a guiding principle that integrates innovation, social responsibility and environmental respect.”
Image, left to right: Enrico Marcigaglia, Dr Caterina Serafini, and Arzignano mayor, Alessia Bevilacqua.
