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the world’s leading producers of renewable is responding to the needs of communities in Italy in the face of COVID-19 The company has been donating thousands of corrugated boxes to a number of hospitals medical units and charitable organizations such as the Civil Protection local foodbanks and others across the communities where it operates The Pomezia Box Plant donated a half pallet of corrugated boxes to the Monterotondo Association for Civil and Environmental Protection The organization is using the boxes to store goods International Paper has also donated 10,000 corrugated boxes to the Red Cross Italy and two hospitals for the use of surgical waste “These boxes are much needed and used for a variety of purposes from packing storing and shipping essential items such as food for the needy and medical materials to the safe collection and disposal of surgical waste,” explains Manuel Guerrero Regional General Manager Italy for International Paper’s corrugated packaging business International Paper is delivering critical components of the supply chains required to continue producing and delivering food and emergency supplies to consumers around the country The paper and packaging manufacturer continues to operate its facilities and serve its customers the majority of whom are themselves part of the essential industries that keep the supply of goods flowing in the country “As a long standing and committed member of the Italian community International Paper is pleased to be able to offer support in this time of need with our products that people depend on every day,” continued Manuel Guerrero “We thank and applaud all the many Italian people who are working in the front line to fight COVID-19.” International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of office papers and fiber-based packaging We are a leading supplier of high-quality cutsize papers coated and uncoated paperboard and corrugated containers for a wide range of applications Net sales for International Paper in EMEA were approximately $3.1 billion in 2019 the company employs some 600 people and operates four corrugated packaging plants in Bellusco (MB) Media Contacts:David.Higgins@ipaper.comClaudia.Brand@ipaper.com  Almost 60 years of growth and investments has enabled Bontempi Vibo to become an international leader in advanced industrial fasteners – producing over 25,000 tonnes of screws and 1 billion parts annually – all whilst still upholding the characteristics of a family business explains: “Ever since my father started the company in a small workshop in Berzo Inferiore we have kept the same passion for both the quality of our products as well as ensuring a reliable service to our customers Thanks to our commitment to a family ethos we have been able to build long-lasting partnerships with our customers Bontempi Vibo offers a wide variety of screws and bolts and specialises in the production of hex head and hex socket head fasteners by cold forging carbon and stainless steel as well as supplying several top quality surface coatings The company has three production plants in Rodengo-Saiano after Bontempi acquired FRAM Srl and intergrated it into the single organisation structure at the end of 2019 the production facility in Bellusco will hot forge lengths greater than 300mm and diameters up to M64 high specification production plant are three latest generation screw presses with pre-heating by induction It’s this strategy of continuously enlarging our range of products that led us to establishing FRAM three years ago,” comments Raoul Bontempi “The founding of the business actually took us back to my father’s hot forging roots.” FRAM was originally created to add expertise in hot forged bolt manufacturing to Bontempi’s existing wide range of cold forming capabilities “As a business we want to continuously evolve and obtain the highest customer satisfaction levels which is why we incorporated FRAM within the Bontempi Group We will now continue to lead the fastener industry for cold forming and hot forging – all under the Bontempi name,” points out Raoul Bontempi Whilst making these changes in-house it was important for Bontempi to also retain the expertise and experience within FRAM Marco Polato – co-founder of FRAM – is now commercial director for Bontempi Group This is not the only change to the Group management sales manager at Bontempi Vibo for over 15 years Based at Bontempi’s headquarters in Brescia the Rodengo Saiano plant is also home to the sales purchasing and administrative offices This plant is set-up to continuously produce screws and bolts of different types which has a capacity of over 15,000 pallet bays “The only way to compete with worldwide players is with automisation,” says Vittoriano Calomeni a fully automated warehouse with 15,000 pallet spaces was built Vittoriano continues: “We are very proud of what we have achieved at Bontempi Group at a time when the market conditions were extremely volatile It’s paramount we keep this level of investment and commitment in order for us to compete at not just a European level Raoul Bontempi adds: “The warehouse itself is our main advantage when competing worldwide It enables us to have a wide range of products and strengthens our position in the market Our service to our customers is key and our time to market is a huge selling point.” Bontempi has also been investing in its second plant – based in Calabritto and equipped for cold forging hex head and socket head screws with diameters from 6mm to 12mm “Recent investments at this site include the installation of a new modern heat treatment line with a capacity of up to 1,500kg/h as well as new machinery to enable it to produce screws with captive washers,” mentions Vittoriano “The addition of these new machines also enables us to reduce lead times and produce the part in both carbon steel and stainless steel.” Also housed at the Calabritto site is a raw material warehouse with over 3,000 tonnes stored on-site along with a wire rod sandblasting and polymerisation department packaging department and the inspection laboratory Quality is at the forefront for Bontempi Vibo – with an integrated system running across all three of its production plants “Bontempi stands for quality and is recognised on the market for this commitment This is one of the main advantage we have – the importance of a quality product is in the product itself,” proudly states Vittoriano Bontempi supplies standard and special parts into a number of safety critical applications with customers requiring in-depth documentation and specifications Therefore investment in a new MES was of paramount importance to Bontempi Vibo to ensure a consistent high-quality approach “The new MES collates all the production data to one central system,” explains Vittoriano “This system also enables customers to receive information about stock and able to access ‘virtual stock’.” The company can also arrange visits for end users in order to gain approval as a quality supplier “Industries such as nuclear need us to work with the end user from the design stage for the bespoke critical parts Our aim is clear,” comments Raoul Bontempi Vittoriano adds: “We must also now concentrate on Industry 4.0 This philosophy will enable us to continue to grow and make our offering even more desirable the product we sell is the screw and our service Its a whole complete package in order to fulfil our customers’ needs.” “There’s plenty of opportunities for Bontempi Vibo to invest in not only our operations We’re open to all possibilities and we will continue to grow We’ll still be here in another 10 years and we’ll be bigger than we are today – both through our product offerings and our worldwide reach It’s an exciting time for us here at Bontempi Vibo.” www.vibo.com Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners exhibitions and conferences around the world Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry Emeritus of Kenya’s Marsabit Diocese has died Friday The Secretary General of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) announced the demise of Bishop Ravasi hours after his death I’m sending you the communication about the demise of Msgr a Consolata missionary and emeritus of Marsabit,” the Secretary General Fr Pedro Louro announced in a Friday statement and adds we will inform you about the funeral arrangements Let us pray for his eternal rest in the joy of Heaven.” Bishop Ravasi who became the second Consolata Missionary Bishop in Kenya after the late Bishop Charles Maria Cavallera has been staying in Kenya since his retirement in 2006 The late Bishop Emeritus was born in February 1929 He was ordained a priest of the Consolata Missionaries in February 1957 and 24years later he was appointed Marsabit Diocese where he served until his retirement In a Facebook page of Kenya’s Maralal Diocese which used to be part of Marsabit until June 2001 the diocese mourns the Bishop as a devout Shepherd who was heroic in virtue “The Catholic Diocese of Maralal pays tribute to Bishop Ravasi as God fearing peace loving and devout shepherd; a man of impeccable character and heroic virtues who exhibited a cheerful charisma and a strong personality even in sickness and old age,” the post read “Recalling with appreciation Bishop Ravasi’s total and selfless dedication to the Gospel and cause for evangelization in the Dioceses of Marsabit and Maralal and indeed the entire Church it is our prayer that his devoted ministry teachings and way of life will inspire the Church with a missionary spirit and the deep desire to make Christ known and loved by all They recall his hard work that made the Catholic Diocese of Maralal be erected from the Diocese of Marsabit Marsabit is considered to be the mother Diocese of Maralal,” indicates the post