GIORDANO HOLDING

Growth, investment and preparing for the future

Giordano Poultry Plast’s Italian headquarters continues its growth journey through investments in infrastructure, sustainability, logistics and manufacturing efficiency, reaffirming the Group’s long-term vision and its commitment to preparing the production site for the challenges and opportunities of the years ahead.

Expanding and optimising production spaces

Over the past few months, several strategic projects have been completed or initiated at the Caraglio site. The removal of the old plastic storage silos, which had reached the end of their operational life, has freed up valuable space that will support future warehouse expansions and further optimisation of internal logistics flows. As part of the same initiative, the new office inside Building D has also been completed, enabling even closer supervision of ECS pallet welding and finishing operations and further strengthening product quality standards.

New spaces for people

People and workplace wellbeing continue to be a priority for the Group. The new office building now provides modern changing facilities and an outdoor recreational area dedicated to employees during lunch breaks and moments of relaxation.
At the same time, renovation work has started on the former caretaker’s house, which will become a new operational area for the company. The project includes six additional workstations as well as new common areas designed to encourage collaboration, interaction and teamwork.

Sustainability, safety and compliance

Giordano’s growth strategy also includes the continuous strengthening of environmental standards and corporate safety practices.

During the past months, the company officially obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification, an important recognition of Giordano’s commitment to increasingly sustainable management of its manufacturing processes and resources. In parallel, the company successfully completed registration in accordance with NIS2 requirements, further reinforcing its approach to cybersecurity and the protection of digital infrastructure.

Another important milestone was reached with the completion of all procedures related to the G.E. power plant, allowing Giordano Poultry Plast to resume direct management of the facility from September 2026 onwards

New investments and future development

All administrative procedures relating to the new production buildings and future expansion projects have now been completed. The project is currently under review by the Caraglio Town Hall, and final approval is expected before construction activities can begin. To further support the future growth of the site, the Group has also completed the acquisition of the land located opposite the company’s main entrances.

Discussions with local authorities are currently underway to evaluate potential developments, including additional employee parking areas and other future infrastructure projects.

The Group also welcomes Lorenzo Desmero, who joins the Ecology and Environment Department to support activities already coordinated by Gianluca Bordiga, further strengthening the company’s focus on sustainability and environmental management.

Among the most recent investments in human resources is also the appointment of Roberto Pansa, who joins the company with responsibility for the Purchasing Department. His arrival represents a further step in the specialisation of corporate functions and the strengthening of internal processes, supporting the Group’s growth through an increasingly structured and efficient supply chain organisation.

Strengthening production and logistics

The production department has also been reinforced through targeted investments in both personnel and operational equipment. A new press operator position has been introduced for each production shift, increasing operational capacity while improving manufacturing flexibility. The internal logistics fleet has been expanded with the addition of two new Toyota forklifts, bringing the total number of vehicles to nine, with handling capacities of up to thirty tonnes. Through these investments, Giordano con

tinues to build the foundations for future growth by combining industrial development, innovation, sustainability and attention to people, further strengthening the role of the Italian site as a production and technological centre of excellence for the Group worldwide.

A renewed workspace and continued international growth.

Over the past few months, the office in Kootwijkerbroek, The Netherlands, has undergone refurbishment and reorganisation aimed at improving both the working environment and day-to-day collaboration within the team. Among the most appreciated changes, after more than ten years, Jacco finally has an office of his own, a small milestone that certainly did not go unnoticed within the team.

A new OEM partnership in Mexico

From a strategic perspective, ECS has initiated a new collaboration with an OEM partner in Mexico, the same manufacturing partner already successfully working with both Poultry Plast and INDIV. The commercial strategy remains unchanged and will continue to focus entirely on the development and promotion of ECS and GVD solutions, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to these product lines and their international growth.

Strengthening relationships through global events

The past quarter has also provided several valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships with customers, partners and industry stakeholders around the world. The entire Giordano BV sales team attended VIV Europe in Utrecht, which once again proved to be a highly successful exhibition and an excellent platform for networking, customer meetings and business development opportunities.

In May, Jacco and Jasmine Liu also attended the CAHE exhibition in Chengdu, China. The event stood out for its excellent organisation, strong attendance and the positive feedback received from the local market, further confirming the strategic importance of Asia for the future growth of the Group.