by Toscana Divino

Chef Andrea Marchesin and his culinary team believe in honoring all of the local ingredients they use in the kitchen while presenting them in an elegant, fun, and approachable way. To share his love for the art of food, we have created two intimate monthly dining series showcasing our team’s culinary creativity inspired by art, nature, and the science of multi-sensory flavor perception.

Each dinner will provide 16 special guests, with an exclusive and beyond-ordinary experience that will remain etched in their memories forever.

• Masterclass: Join Chef Andrea Marchesin for an immersive behind-the-scenes dining experience where you’ll learn firsthand all the secrets and techniques involved in the making of one of our most beloved classics: our Fiorentina.
• Specialty Dinner: Our newest dining experience welcomes foodies to savor the premium taste of expertly aged ingredients. Through the process of aging, our culinary team further enhances the flavors for an unparalleled dining experience.
• Pic-nic:Join us at Toscana Divino for a Specialty Dinner where you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind picnic experience paired with some of our best wines. Expertly curated by our Executive Chef Andrea Marchesin.
• Fermento: Bring your curious taste-buds and open minds to this Specialty dinner as we explore the microbial world of fermentation processes through a one-of-a-kind menu expertly curated by Chef Andrea Marchesin.
• Musa: This Specialty Dinner honors Miami’s famous annual Art Basel Fair as well as some of the great artists of the world. Our culinary team, led by Chef Andrea Marchesin will recreate masterpieces through every course.

by Nova Sidera Metal Forming

Grotnes, Inc., based in Niles, Michigan, and Nova Sidera Metal Forming Srl, based in Castell’Alfero, Italy and in Miami Florida, announce the launch of a Strategic Partnership between them.

Both companies have a rich tradition of producing precision metal forming equipment with Nova Sidera specializing in Metal Spinning Lathes and special machines for metal deformation and Grotnes focusing on its core technologies of Expanding, Shrinking, Spinning and Roll Forming.

The companies are recognized and trusted leaders for metalforming systems and assembly solutions for the automotive, lighting, aerospace, forging, packaging, and industrial sectors with machines located in over 40 countries throughout the world.

Mike Walker, President and CEO of Grotnes, commented: “We are extremely excited about the partnership with Nova Sidera. This strategic step allows us to provide our customers with a more complete metalforming solution center, a stronger local support structure for customer service and spare parts and allows both companies technical teams to explore new product development initiatives.”

Elena Tasso, President of Nova Sidera stated: “The entire Nova Sidera team is excited about the partnership with Grotnes, we believe that a cooperation with a company that shares the same values and technical attitude will bring new solutions to our customers, a very responsive, US-based technical service and support, and a unique interface for metal forming and packaging industry needs”.

by L&S Lighting Intelligence

L&S Lighting, controlled by Clessidra Private Equity through the Clessidra Capital Partners 3 fund, announces the acquisition of Forma e Funzione srl.

Founded in the 1960s, with headquarters in Varese, Italy, exporting to more than 40 countries, Forma e Funzione specializes in lighting products for the furniture and household appliances sector and has established itself as a reference point in the furniture market.

“With this new operation we further consolidate our presence in the lighting sector, a business characterized by significant growth potential linked both to the growing attention to emotional light, but also to sustainability and energy saving” – comments Andrea Ottaviano , CEO of Clessidra Private Equity SGR.

With the integration of Forma e Funzione, the L&S Group – that today has over 500 employees worldwide, 5 global production centers in Italy, Germany, China and the United States – aims to exceed 130 million Euros in consolidated turnover by the end of 2022.

The Group’s development plan aims at creating value through growth on the domestic and international markets, with synergies both in the innovation of products and lighting systems, through the sharing of best practices and technological know-how and thanks to the ability to propose customized lighting solutions to a network of customers which include the most important brands in the furniture sector.

“I am pleased to start the collaboration with the management and with the entire Forma e Funzione team, a company with which we share values, a solid experience and a recognized track record in the industry” – adds Pietro Barteselli, CEO of L&S.

Read the full article here: https://www.ls-light.com/en/blog/ls-with-forma-e-funzione-consolidates-its-leadership-in-the-furniture-lighting-sector

by Pininfarina of America

International icon of Italian style and award-winning design firm, Pininfarina, is pleased to announce the opening of an office in New York City.

“We believe that New York is a key epicenter of creativity and design innovation in the United States, and we are thrilled to be bringing Pininfarina’s human-centric, forward-thinking design approach into the fold,” says Silvio Pietro Angori, Chief Executive Officer at Pininfarina Group, of the firm’s decision to open a second office in the United States, after Miami.

“With our unique proposition of 360-degree-service capabilities and commitment to design excellence across all disciplines––from product and industrial design to architecture and interiors, from nautical to any kind of mobility solutions––we see this location as an exciting opportunity to continue building on the groundwork we’ve laid as a company and as a premium exclusive brand,” says Claudio Da Soller, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Pininfarina of America.

Composed of a diverse team from nine different countries, Pininfarina of America has doubled in size since it was first established in Miami in 2014, tripling its volume of business in the last three years alone. In 2021, it received the prestigious Great Place to Work Certification™––an employee satisfaction-based recognition of the firm’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates wellbeing, ingenuity, and creativity––which has further inspired an unprecedented 50% year-over-year growth for the first half of 2022.

The New York City team will be responsible for broadening the firm’s reach in the region––tasked with bringing the brand’s holistic, human-centered ethos to new collaboration and partnership opportunities across the United States in Product and User-Experience Design, as well as Architecture, Interiors, Nautical, Aviation, and Transportation Design and Mobility Solutions.

From left to right: Claudio da Soller , Senior Vice President of Pininfarina America; Silvio Pietro Angori, Chief Executive Officer of Pininfarina Group; Paolo Trevisan, Head of Design of Pininfarina America

• Sustainability is one of the pillars of Air Europa’s Business Class, since its planes consume up to 20% less fuel, which results in lower emissions; and because it has cutting-edge technology, it generates an acoustic impact that is up to 60% lower
• Lower cabin pressurization, which reduces jet lag, and a seating layout that gives all passengers direct access to the aisle
• The range of menus has been created by Martín Berasategui, the only Spanish chef awarded with 12 Michelin stars.

by MSC USA

On February 10, MSC USA, the United States cargo shipping arm of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a global leader in transportation and logistics announced the plan to expand its Charleston County operations.

With an investment of more than $13.7 million , the expansion will create 135 new jobs increasing its local footprint to a total of more than 500 employees.

The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded Charleston County a $1.2 million Set-Aside grant to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

“Our Mount Pleasant branch, like many other MSC USA branches in the United States, is set to grow exponentially. The decision to expand in the region is a testament to Charleston County’s exceptional talent and resources. We would like to thank Charleston County Economic Development, alongside the state of South Carolina, its Governor, and the mayor of Mount Pleasant for their community and business-friendly policies, which have made it possible for MSC USA to grow and flourish locally. We’re excited about the opportunity of drawing more talent to Mount Pleasant by continuing to invest in our workforce there.” said MSC USA President and CEO Fabio Santucci

Located at 700 Watermark Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, MSC is adding 25,000 square feet adjacent to the existing building and relocating corporate functions from its northeastern headquarters to complement the expansion locally.

Founded in 1970, MSC has 524 offices across 155 countries with over 100,000 employees worldwide. MSC USA opened in 1985 and has been serving the U.S. market for over 35 years. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, MSC’s shipping line sails on more than 230 trade routes, calling at over 500 ports.