Una vita in movimento, Biesse Group celebrates its successes and its founder Giancarlo Selci

A gala evening was held on 16 April at Pesaro at the premises of the Biesse Group, a leading manufacturer of machinery for the processing of wood, glass, stone and plastic. The guests included Minister for Constitutional Reforms and Relations with Parliament Maria Elena Boschi. Raphael Gualazzi and the group "Neri per Caso" provided the music.

The Biesse Group has now been in existence for nearly half a century: years marked by tenacity, passion and foresight, resulting in the success of a company that employs around 3,200 people worldwide, with revenues at 31/12/2015 of around EUR 520 million. On 16 April the Pesaro based Group celebrates this important landmark and its founder, Giancarlo Selci, who turned 80 a few months ago.

"Una vita in movimento" was the theme of the gala dinner, which was attended by about 300 guests. In addition to the Authorities, including Minister Maria Elena Boschi and Mayor of Pesaro Matteo Ricci, there were business people, politicians, customers, suppliers, and the Group's domestic and international retailers. The evening was a story of the past, present and future of the company, highlighting technological innovation and human capital, the pillars on which the group has built its worldwide success.

The hashtag #80G was used to communicate the event on social networks.

BIESSE S.p.A. - Biesse Group is a global leader in technology for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic and metal. It designs, manufactures and distributes machines, integrated systems and software for manufacturers of furniture, door/window frames and components for the construction, shipbuilding and aerospace industries. It invests on average 14 million Euro per year in R&D, boasting over 200 registered patents. It operates through 8 industrial sites, 34 branches and 300 agents and selected dealers, exporting 90% of its production. Its customers include some of the most prestigious names in Italian and international design. Founded in Pesaro in 1969, by Giancarlo Selci, the company has been listed on the Stock Exchange (STAR segment) since June 2001. It now counts 3200 employees throughout the world.