There’s never a wrong time to look ahead. In fact, when Italy slows down as it always does in August, it can be the perfect moment to pause and reflect on new strategies to keep our businesses competitive even as trade tariffs reshape the market.
Every August, millions of Italians still head off on holiday, a tradition rooted in the days when factory shutdowns forced employees to take their long-awaited breaks.
Today, even though that era of industrial civilization has all but disappeared along with the massive plants once capable of driving the national economy, many people still choose August as their time to recharge.
I hope this recent break has brought everyone the rest they deserve and the energy we all need to face the challenges ahead. Now it’s time to shift our focus toward the coming months: a crucial period that with the usual pause in December becomes a sprint toward our goals and resolutions.
There’s no shortage of activity for either Mozzanica Italy or Mozzanica USA. Routine and extraordinary maintenance continues uninterrupted, the Technical Department is hard at work installing new industrial and Oil & Gas systems, and the Marine Division is preparing for several strategic operations including a major Dry Dock project. These next four months will be intense but full of opportunities to further strengthen our leadership.
The current geopolitical landscape adds yet another layer of complexity to our operations. The decisions of the current US administration are reshaping the rules of international trade, but our forward-thinking move to establish Mozzanica USA directly on American soil allows us to manage this volatility effectively.
The US market, known for its sudden shifts and bold moves, as seen with Amazon, Apple and Ford, demands the kind of flexibility and fast decision-making we’ve made our own. Meanwhile in Europe, the ongoing war in Ukraine and growing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact prices and supply chains, pushing us to find ever more innovative solutions.
In this fast-moving and challenging environment, one thing stands out as part of Mozzanica’s DNA: clear and effective communication. This goes beyond simply exchanging words. We mean building a network of dialogue that keeps all departments aligned and turns every team member into a key part of a well-oiled machine.
For us, “teamwork” means creating a workflow grounded in constructive communication supported by reliable operational processes and transparent information.
As Horacio Pagani, founder of the iconic supercar brand Pagani, once said, excellence is possible only when each person knows their role in detail and feels part of a shared vision. Italy’s unique challenge—working in harmony without losing individual creativity—finds a concrete solution at Mozzanica through a communication system that enhances both competence and accountability.
The wheel must keep turning: everyone must be informed, involved and empowered. No one can afford to step outside their role, because in a fast-changing market, every missed message is a missed opportunity. Operational specifications and work instructions aren’t red tape; they’re tools that support freedom, helping each person excel in their area and contribute to collective success. I see “preeminence” as an evolution of excellence because it speaks from the heart.
Our investment in internal coaching and the careful selection of team members—people who know how to challenge ideas without falling into flattery—is how we’re preparing for what lies ahead. We’re looking for professionals who can enrich leadership and build a motivated and united team.
If we continue working this way with clear and responsible communication as our signature, we can be confident in reaching new ambitious goals together.
The final stretch of the year will bring complex challenges and we’re fully aware of them. But in an uncertain and sometimes chaotic climate, one thing is clear: a team that communicates with clarity, engages with respect and works with passion can overcome anything.
The future belongs to those who know how to transform complexity into opportunity through the power of dialogue and the excellence of execution.
That will be our mantra.