Gimav appoints new president

Gimav, an association of Italian glass processing manufacturers and suppliers, has elected a new president and team.

Nancy Mammaro, President and CEO of Mappi International, was elected president.

She and her team will lead Gimav and Vitrum for the 2026-2030 four-year term.

Mappi International is a company based in Cisterna di Latina, which specialises in the design and production of furnaces for glass tempering and laminating, and joined the Voilàp Glass Group at the beginning of 2025.

Ms Mammaro has led the company for over 30 years, contributing to its development and international consolidation and strengthening its positioning in foreign markets, particularly in North America.

She is also Ambassador of Confindustria’s Small Industry Committee, representing Unindustria Lazio and contributing to enhancing the value of Italian industry and promoting Made in Italy on international markets.

Ms Mammaro brings entrepreneurial experience, leadership skills and a strong focus on international relations to the role, as well as a commitment to promoting Italian manufacturing excellence worldwide.

Ms Mammaro said: “I accept this appointment with pride and with a deep sense of responsibility towards all the companies represented by Gimav.

“Our sector is experiencing a complex phase, marked by international tensions, regulatory transformations and increasingly competitive markets.

“In this scenario, it is essential to build concrete association action, capable of listening to the real needs of companies, protecting the supply chain and supporting businesses in their growth, innovation and internationalisation paths.

“We want Gimav to be increasingly strong, authoritative and united, able to act as a recognised voice for the sector in Italy and around the world.

“We will work to strengthen the value of belonging to the Association, develop new opportunities for companies and consolidate the international positioning of Italian glass technology.”

The new presidency has outlined a programme focused on strengthening Gimav’s representative role, expanding its membership base, enhancing services for member companies, and supporting internationalisation.

Other priorities include strengthening dialogue with institutions and the wider Confindustria system, while developing closer relations among member companies.

A key objective is the development of VITRUM as an international hub for the glass economy and a permanent platform for innovation, relations and business for the sector.

Supporting Ms Mammaro in these duties will be Nicola Lattuada, Francesca Antonini, and Matteo Padovan, all of whom will continue in their respective roles.

Mr Lattuada remains Senior Vice President with responsibility for Association Services, Internationalisation and VITRUM, while Ms Antonini will continue as Vice President with responsibility for Machinery and Technologies for Hollow Glass Processing, and Mr Padovan as Vice President with responsibility for Innovation and Glass Economy Supply Chains.

A new General Council was also elected for the 2026-2030 term.

Its members are:

• Monica Messori (Biesse S.p.A.)

• Beatrice Pianosi (Profilglass S.p.A.)

• Barbara Mazza (Cugher Glass S.r.l.)

• Gianluca Diener (Deltamax Automazione)

• Cinzia Schiatti (Schiatti Angelo S.r.l.)

• Massimo De Feo (LiSEC Solutions Italy S.r.l.)

Operational continuity within the Association will be overseen by Lucia Masutti, Director General of GIMAV.