A recognition that rewards an Italian excellence in high-performance thermoplastic compounds.
Vedano Olona, February 10, 2025 – LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.A. officially joins the elite of Italian companies recognized as a Historic Brand of National Interest, a certification that rewards the productive continuity and historical value of companies symbolizing Made in Italy. This important recognition comes in a special year, our eightieth anniversary.
“This recognition is a tribute to the journey we have built over the years, combining innovation, sustainability, and attention to people. We are proud to be part of Italian industrial history and will continue to work towards an even more ambitious future”, says Michela Conterno, CEO of LATI.
Italian Genius in Plastic Formulation
Founded in 1945 by Cosimo Conterno, LATI was ahead of its time with a pioneering vision of circular economy: transforming the remnants of World War II into new resources by recycling their materials. An innovative intuition that marked the beginning of a long history of research, development, and sustainability.
LATI – acronym for Lavorazione Articoli Tecnici Industriali – has always been synonymous with excellence in the field of high-performance thermoplastic compounds. Like in cooking, our technicians create unique recipes, combining different ingredients to obtain materials with extraordinary properties: flame-retardant, thermally conductive, reinforced, self-lubricating and much more. These materials then become integral parts of essential devices and components in various strategic sectors, including:
- Electrical and electronic – switches that withstand short circuits
- Automotive – components as robust as metal but lighter
- Household appliances – high-performance parts for safety and reliability
Our history goes hand in hand with that of plastics, first and foremost nylon. We were pioneers in using FEM simulation and introducing glass fibers into polymers, anticipating market evolutions. The focus on quality led us to be the first company in Italy to be certified UNI EN ISO 9001.
People, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility: the Secret of our Success
Like every great story, ours is also made of challenges, changes, and courageous choices. In the most difficult moments, we have always invested in people, sustainability, and social responsibility. A commitment that has brought concrete results:
- Very low turnover and an excellent work environment, recognized by the Great Place to Work certification
- Certified gender equality and female leadership with Michela Conterno, CEO, and her sister Livia Conterno, CEO of Corporate Social Affairs
- EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest recognition for corporate sustainability practices
Historic Brand: a Recognition Dedicated to People
Entering the register of Historic Brands of National Interest means being recognized as a company that has marked Italian industrial history. We dedicate this achievement to those who made our success possible: our people, customers, partners, who over eighty years have helped build a solid, innovative company projected towards the future.
Eighty years of history, eighty years of innovation, eighty years of people. An achievement that is just the beginning of a new phase of growth, always in the name of quality, technology, and sustainability.
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