LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.A. is among the 70 business excellences of Made in Italy honored in the ninth edition of the Best Managed Companies Award, Deloitte Private’s program dedicated to companies that stand out for managerial quality, innovation, solidity and growth capacity.
A recognition of growth and the ability to innovate
LATI is among the winning companies of the Best Managed Companies Award 2026, the recognition promoted by Deloitte Private and dedicated to Italian business excellence.
The award ceremony took place at Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan, as part of the ninth edition of the program, organized by Deloitte Private in collaboration with ELITE – Euronext Group and Piccola Industria Confindustria, with the methodological and strategic contribution of ALTIS Graduate School of Sustainable Management at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
For LATI, this recognition represents an achievement that goes beyond business performance, valuing a path built over time through investments in skills, innovation and the ability to adapt to a constantly evolving industrial landscape.
| “Being among the Best Managed Companies 2026 is a recognition we share with everyone at LATI. Growing in a solid way means continuing to invest in skills, innovation and our ability to face change without losing sight of who we are. This award gives us even more energy to keep building LATI’s future, together.” Michela Conterno, CEO of LATI |
Best Managed Companies: what aspects are evaluated
The Best Managed Companies Award is not based solely on economic results.
The winning companies are evaluated through a set of parameters that consider different dimensions of business management and development.
These criteria reflect a vision of competitiveness in which growth, organization, people, technology and sustainability must evolve in a coordinated way.
According to Deloitte, the winning companies stand out for managerial capability and leadership, solidity and asset enhancement, as well as attention to investments in strategic areas such as digitalization and innovation.
- Strategy
- Skills and Innovation
- Commitment and Corporate Culture
- Governance and Performance Measurement
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Internationalization and Supply Chain
- Cyber Security
Innovation and skills to face change
This recognition comes at a time when industrial companies are called upon to face technological transformations, market volatility, evolving supply chains and growing competitive complexity.
In this scenario, the ability to invest in skills and innovation becomes an essential element for building sustainable growth paths over time.
For LATI, these aspects are closely linked to the development of high-performance technical thermoplastic compounds, the strengthening of internal expertise and the ability to support customers in designing and industrializing solutions for increasingly complex applications.
Innovating therefore means not only developing new materials, but also evolving processes, tools, skills and modes of collaboration along the supply chain.
People, corporate culture and long-term development
Among the parameters of the Best Managed Companies Award are also commitment and corporate culture, key elements for building organizations capable of facing change without losing continuity and identity.
This recognition therefore takes on a particularly shared meaning.
As highlighted by Michela Conterno, the achievement belongs to the people who contribute daily to LATI’s development and to the company’s ability to combine industrial experience, technical know-how and openness to new technologies.
In a sector where materials, production processes and application requirements evolve rapidly, the growth of skills is indeed one of the main conditions for continuing to innovate.
Resilience, technology and industrial competitiveness
The context in which the Best Managed Companies operate remains marked by a high level of uncertainty.
Deloitte points out that companies must contend with instability, rising costs and pressure on margins and investments, while continuing to develop growth and transformation capabilities.
In this scenario, operational resilience, human capital and technology take on an increasingly strategic role.
Digital transformation and artificial intelligence are identified as areas in which companies intend to invest to strengthen processes, competitiveness and decision-making capacity.
For an industrial company like LATI, facing these transformations means continuing to integrate technological innovation and specialized expertise with an in-depth knowledge of materials and applications.
A recognition that looks to the future
LATI’s inclusion among the Best Managed Companies 2026 represents a recognition of the path taken, but above all an incentive to keep moving forward.
Strategy, innovation, people, governance, sustainability and the ability to operate in international markets are increasingly interconnected dimensions.
Continuing to develop them means strengthening the ability to respond to the new needs of the industry and support customers and partners in processes of technological transformation.
For LATI, the award therefore represents a new milestone in a growth path that keeps skills, innovation and collaboration at its core, with the aim of building the company’s future in a solid and shared way.
FAQ
What is the Best Managed Companies Award?
The Best Managed Companies Award is a Deloitte Private program dedicated to companies that stand out for managerial quality, strategy, innovation, corporate culture, governance, sustainability and growth capacity.
Why was LATI awarded among the Best Managed Companies 2026?
LATI is among the 70 winning companies of the ninth edition of the program. The evaluation considers parameters such as strategy, skills and innovation, corporate culture, governance, CSR, internationalization, supply chain and cyber security.
Who organizes the Best Managed Companies Award in Italy?
The program is promoted by Deloitte Private in collaboration with ELITE – Euronext Group and Piccola Industria Confindustria, with the methodological and strategic contribution of ALTIS Graduate School of Sustainable Management.
What aspects does the recognition obtained by LATI highlight?
The recognition highlights the company’s growth path, its investments in skills and innovation, the quality of its management and its ability to face change while maintaining a long-term vision.
Where did the Best Managed Companies 2026 award ceremony take place?
The award ceremony took place at Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan.
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