METLAC Group Wins Industria Felix Award 2025: Excellence in Sustainable Growth
METLAC SPA (METLAC Group) has been awarded the prestigious Industria Felix Prize, which honors Italy’s most competitive and reliable companies. Selected based on rigorous financial, economic, and sustainability metrics, this recognition underscores METLAC’s operational strength and innovative drive.
The award reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to balancing industrial performance with social responsibility, further solidifying its position among Italy’s leading enterprises. A milestone that embodies METLAC’s strategy for sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders.
METLAC Group Featured in ‘Futuro Elettrico’: Charting a Path to Decarbonization
At the Green Economy Festival, Guido Chiogna, Chief Risk Officer of METLAC Group, shared the company’s decarbonization journey as part of the Futuro Elettrico initiative. METLAC is driving change through process electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption, significantly reducing its environmental footprint while fostering sustainable growth.
The presentation highlighted how innovation and responsibility can synergize to accelerate the green transition, positioning METLAC among Italy’s leading companies in ecological transformation. A tangible commitment to building a more sustainable future.
METLAC Group Speaks at RadTech 2025: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Coatings Technology
At RadTech 2025, METLAC Group’s R&D team unveiled a groundbreaking project to enhance the sustainability of Electron Beam (EB) curing coatings. The innovation? Replacing petroleum-based additives with tannin, a natural compound, to improve metal adhesion while reducing environmental impact—without compromising performance.
This advancement represents a significant leap forward in developing eco-friendly coating solutions, aligning with METLAC’s commitment to pioneering sustainable technologies for the metal packaging industry.
METLAC Group in Le Fonti’s TOP 50 Golden Book: A Celebration of Entrepreneurial Excellence
In 2024, METLAC Group was featured in the prestigious Le Fonti Golden Book, an annual compilation honoring Italy’s top entrepreneurial achievements. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability in the metal packaging coatings industry.
Headquartered in Bosco Marengo with a global footprint, METLAC continues to drive progress through cutting-edge R&D, BPA- and PFAS-free formulations, and eco-efficient production processes. This milestone underscores our industry leadership and ability to harmonize industrial performance with social responsibility, setting new benchmarks for the sector.
METLAC Group Obtains IMQ Part Three Verification for Scope 1-2-3 Emission Study
METLAC Group has successfully concluded the independent audit, conducted by the IMQ accredited body, on the Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Study. The analysis, referring to the business year 2024, involved all Group companies in Italy, confirming the robustness of the data and reporting processes. This result represents an important step in the path of transparency and environmental responsibility. The summary document with verified data is available in the Archive section, under “Scope 1-2-3 Emissions”
The sustainable factory
Innovation and sustainability: the passing of the baton between Alpla and Metlac
On Sept. 29, 2023, La Stampa reported on a significant event in the Italian industrial landscape focused on the themes of innovation and sustainability. The event, organized by Confindustria Alessandria, saw the symbolic handover of a bonsai tree, representative of the “Sustainable Factory,” from the Alpla company to Metlac of Bosco Marengo.
The context: the Sustainable Factory
Confindustria Alexandria’s Sustainable Factory program promotes actions in environmental innovation, social responsibility and industrial competitiveness. During the event, Vice President Massimo Margaglione stressed the importance of youth and territorial strategic levers, highlighting how the added value of the territory comes from people, businesses and the ability to network.
The event: a time of transition
The annual event, held at the Alpla plant, was attended by industrial executives, students from Istituto Marconi in Tortona and representatives of various local entities, including Derthona Basket and Derthona Giovani. The latter shared their experiences, highlighting the importance of collaboration and the enhancement of territorial excellence.
Sustainability in Alpla
Alpla CEO Tiziano Andreini explained how sustainability is an integral part of the company’s strategy. Alpla is committed to reducing its environmental impact through innovative projects such as “In-house,” which involves installing its technology directly in customers’ factories, thereby reducing transportation issues. In addition, the “Plastic is Cellar” project aims to inform consumers about the importance of refilling and recycling plastic.
Metlac: the future of sustainability
Metlac, a leading manufacturer of can paints, has received the baton of sustainability. With a presence in 78 countries and an ongoing commitment to reducing hazardous substances and improving environmental performance, Metlac is a model of excellence. Pier Ugo Bocchio, chief executive officer of Metlac, emphasized the importance of the sustainability journey that began in 2019, culminating in the creation of the company’s first sustainability report.
Projects and certifications
Metlac has implemented numerous projects to improve sustainability, including securing workstations, building a new warehouse to modern standards, and installing a 350-kilowatt photovoltaic system. The company also collaborates with Alexandria University to promote research and training of young talent.
Conclusion
The event was a pivotal moment for the industry, highlighting the importance of sustainability and innovation. The passing of the bonsai tree from Alpla to Metlac symbolizes continuity and commitment to a more sustainable future, demonstrating how companies can be active players in promoting positive change.
Felix Industry
ALEXANDRIA 10/12/2024 - Among the 161 most competitive Italian companies that will be awarded the "Felix Industry Award - Italy that competes" in an objective way, through a balance sheet algorithm and financial score, is the Alexandrian company Metlac. The Bosco Marengo plant, which produces food coatings, is the only Piedmontese company along with only three others, Isomed of Cuneo, Procos of Novara and Dylog Italia of Turin, to have achieved the recognition.
Metlac and the other 160 companies were distinguished for management performance, financial reliability and sustainability after a journalistic survey of 635,000 financial statements of corporations with registered offices in Italy.
https://radiogold.it/news-alessandria/394097-premio-industria-felix-metlac-alessandria/
Job Day
ALEXANDRIA 5/15/2024 - Istituto Volta in Alexandria hosted the second edition of Job Day, an initiative aimed at connecting students in the fifth grades with local companies through mock interviews. Students presented their resumes and gained concrete contacts with the world of work. The institute's head teacher stressed the importance of the experience for students' growth. Fifteen companies participated in the event, including METLAC Group, a prominent company in the chemical industry.
