Engineering company Stara Glass together with the glass refractory recycling company Deref celebrated their 70th anniversary.

The two companies of the Hydra Group celebrated 70 years of activity in the picturesque location of the Hotel Miramar in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy.

Around 150 customers, suppliers, business partners and employees of the Hydra Group celebrated this important day of the 3rd generation family-owned company at the Hotel Miramar in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy.

The Fasolini family, main owner of the group since its beginning, fulfilled the desire of celebrating their anniversary with all the people that, with their trust and efforts, contributed to the reaching of this goal.

Giorgio Fasolini, Board member of Deref and of Stara Glass, gave an extended presentation about the group history, enriched by the passion that drove his 60 out of 70 years of participation and guidance.

His two daughters, Stara Glass President Sara Fasolini and Board Member Serena Fasolini rounded the picture by their contributions to the current business situation.

Group employees joined together to manifest their gratefulness for the commitment of the Fasolini family with a special gift in form of a plate that was handed out to the family during the event.

This team visibly enjoyed each other, the constant sound of laughter was the most evident symbol of a strong team, that daily works together with common goals and mutual appreciation.

The global glass industry demands innovation and sustainability: Stara Glass and Deref know that such things grow more spontaneously in an environment where commitment and targets are sided by kindness and care.

Starting with an extended Aperitif on the open air terrace overlooking the sea, participants met together and networked in a beautiful surroundings.

The typical Italian hospitality continued during a five-course dinner of the Ligurian cuisine with excellent wines and champagnes.

The anniversary celebration continued into the morning hours with a dance floor party on the beach.