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MAPEI PRESIDENT GIORGIO SQUINZI DIES
It is with great sadness that the Mapei Group has announced the passing of its President, Giorgio Squinzi, who died in Milan on the evening of 2nd
October.
Born in 1943, Giorgio (a second- generation businessman) became the Sole Administrator of Mapei in 1984 after the death of his father, Rodolfo, who founded the company in 1937. Under Giorgio’s leadership, the company grew over the years to become one of the world’s leading players in chemical products for the building industry, and currently operates in 56 countries through 89 subsidiaries.
Not only did he devote his life to his family and company, Giorgio’s innovative vision and social work made an important contribution to business associations, the world of sport, and the wider community in his home city and the rest of the world.
In 1996, he was awarded the ‘Ambrogino d’oro’ (one of the city’s highest awards) by the Mayor of Milan for his contribution to the city in the realms of both business and
KERAKOLL LAUNCHES NEW FUGABELLA COLOR DECORATIVE RANGE
Fugabella Color, the new colour grout and sealant range from Kerakoll, has been designed by Piero Lissoni to contain 50 of the most relevant colours for modern interiors, from delicate neutrals and gentle pastels to rich, intense shades.
The grout is a resin-cement hybrid which is safe, simple to choose and easy to use. It is formulated with a new mix of pure, natural binders which have been hybridised with resin binders and other additives, giving them very low VOC content, lower environmental
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sport, and in 1998 he was knighted for his services to industry. In 2013, the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, bestowed upon him the honour of being made a Grand Officer of the ‘Order of Merit of the Italian People’.
Giorgio held important posts in both Italian and international business associations. He was President of the Italian Federation of Chemical Industries from 1997-2003 and then again from 2005-2011. He was also the leader of CEFIC, the European Council of Chemical Industries, which represents 29,000 companies in this sector, for a two-year period (2010- 2012). Giorgio was the President of the Italian Industrial Federation from May 2012-May 2016.
impact than traditional cement or epoxy-resin grouts, and making them safer for people’s health.
It is suitable for use in a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions, meaning that you can use the same grout for everything rather than having to choose one that fits the on-site conditions. You can mix the product to the
consistency that suits you and the site. The mix is light and easy to
work with; it does not slide off the trowel and remains workable without changing consistency in the bucket, so you don’t need to add water which can lead to colour inconsistencies.
The rich, intense colours are due to the particles used in the grout. They
Giorgio’s motto was “Never stop pedalling”, epitomising his approach to work and life. The expression actually comes from cycling, a passion for which he inherited from his father, Rodolfo. This love of cycling led Giorgio Squinzi to sponsor the Mapei professional cycling team that won a total of 654 races from 1993-2002, reaching the very top of all the different international rankings. Mapei’s links to cycling go way back and still continue today through its partnership with the International Cycling Union.
Giorgio’s love of sport also extended to football. He took over Sassuolo Calcio in 2002 and, in just a few years, the club was promoted from Serie C2 to Serie A and is now firmly established among the leading clubs in the country’s top division.
His expertise, precision and passion will now be taken up by his children, Veronica and Marco, who were appointed as Chief Executive Officers in July 2019. They will lead the group along the path first trodden with such far-sighted vision by Rodolfo and then Giorgio Squinzi.
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maintain the depth of colour and don’t fade as resin-cement grout is not subject to salt and lime efflorescence.
The purity of the materials, employed along with the use of specific natural additives, gives reduced water absorption, lower levels of joint staining and complete protection from common acid pH substances. A revolutionary bonding system gives superior resistance to abrasion of 425 mm³ for Fugabella Color after 72 hours, compared to 970 mm³ for a cementitious grout.
The grout is accompanied by a coordinating range of silicone sealants in the same colours. These develop a high degree of adhesion, thus ensuring that the seal stays watertight even on joints subject to deformation.
More details can be obtained from the Kerakoll team, who will also be delighted to supply trial samples.
www.kerakoll.co.uk www.tomorrowstileandstone.co.uk
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