{"id":15168,"date":"2022-06-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lati.com\/btsr-and-lati-a-twenty-year-journey-of-innovation-and-shared-values\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T15:13:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:13:20","slug":"btsr-and-lati-a-twenty-year-journey-of-innovation-and-shared-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lati.com\/en\/btsr-and-lati-a-twenty-year-journey-of-innovation-and-shared-values\/","title":{"rendered":"BTSR and LATI: a Twenty-Year Journey of Innovation and Shared Values"},"content":{"rendered":"

The strongest relationships are built on common goals and values<\/strong>. This is the foundation of the collaboration between BTSR and LATI<\/strong>, a partnership that has lasted for over twenty years and looks confidently toward an increasingly innovative and sustainable<\/strong> future. <\/p>\n

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BTSR: Technology, Quality, and Vision since 1979<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Founded in 1979 by Tiziano Barea<\/strong>, now CEO of the company, BTSR (Best Technology Study Research)<\/strong> develops advanced technological solutions<\/strong> for yarn tension control in highly automated industrial processes, particularly in the textile<\/strong> sector.
The objective is clear: improving the efficiency of yarn management systems<\/strong> and the quality of the finished product<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The headquarters and production facility are located in Olgiate Olona (VA)<\/strong>, at the heart of an industry that has chosen to remain in Italy<\/strong>, focusing on research, development, and people.
Today, BTSR is a global reference point: it holds approximately 500 patents<\/strong> and has an international distribution network<\/strong> covering Europe, the Americas, and the Far East.<\/p>\n

The company serves various sectors, from hosiery and knitwear<\/strong> to medical, technical, and industrial<\/strong> fields, maintaining a constant commitment to innovation, reliability, and precision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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LATI and BTSR: Technopolymers Serving Electronic Sensors<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The collaboration between BTSR and LATI<\/strong> began in 1981, with the goal of identifying materials capable of ensuring high performance, safety, and durability<\/strong> even in the most challenging conditions.<\/p>\n

BTSR devices, used in industrial environments where electrostatic charges, dust, and chemical substances<\/strong> are present, require resistant, conductive, and mechanically robust<\/strong> materials.<\/p>\n

Compounds Chosen by BTSR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To ensure maximum efficiency of control systems, BTSR uses LATISHIELD compounds<\/strong> containing steel microfibers<\/strong>, which ensure:<\/p>\n

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    EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) shielding<\/strong>;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    uniform electrical conductivity<\/strong>;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    protection of internal electronics<\/strong> in devices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For components requiring structural rigidity and electrical conductivity<\/strong>, high-performance resins such as carbon fiber-reinforced PPS and PEEK<\/strong> are used, a solution that ensures abrasion resistance and stability even under prolonged stress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    For parts subject to impacts or vibrations<\/strong>, LATI provides technical elastomers<\/strong> that improve the material’s resilience and toughness<\/strong>, preventing breakage and extending component life.<\/p>\n

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    Shared Values: Environmental Sustainability and Social Commitment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The partnership between BTSR and LATI is also based on a shared vision of social and environmental responsibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    BTSR has chosen to operate in an eco-sustainable<\/strong> manner, reducing its environmental impact through a photovoltaic system exceeding 500 kWp<\/strong> at the Olgiate Olona facility and continuous monitoring of energy consumption.<\/p>\n

    The company’s social commitment is equally concrete:<\/p>\n

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      with the BTSR Africa<\/strong> project, it supports missions in Guinea-Bissau<\/strong>, where it has built schools, kindergartens, a multi-purpose center, and a medical clinic, symbolically adopting a child for each employee;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      with the Generazione d’Industria<\/strong> initiative, it promotes technical education among young people, offering scholarships<\/strong> and training opportunities in collaboration with the Varese Industrial Union<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      LATI also actively participates in this project, sharing with BTSR the goal of connecting education and industry<\/strong>, to train new generations of talent.<\/p>\n

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      A Future Built on Innovation, People, and Responsibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      For over twenty years, BTSR and LATI<\/strong> have been collaborating to combine technical excellence and ethical values<\/strong>, demonstrating that genuine innovation stems from shared vision, passion, and commitment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Watch the complete interview video<\/strong> and discover how this partnership continues to evolve toward a smarter and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n