Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (Cdp) supports it Sustainable Development di Sammontana, a company founded in the 40s in Empoli, in Tuscany, specialized in the production, distribution and marketing of ice cream, pastry products and frozen snacks.
Thanks to financing of 15 million euros by CDP, guaranteed by the Green Guarantee of Sace, Sammontana will create a new ice cream production line high-capacity with cutting-edge technologies.
This investment will allow the company di increase production and strengthen their position market, especially in Italy, as envisaged in Sammontana's 2023-2026 business plan, thanks to new investments in energy efficiency and the green economy.
Improvement of the Colognola ai Colli production site
The new production line and plants will be built in the Colognola ai Colli production site, in the province of Verona, and will stand out for their low environmental impact. This will be possible thanks to the adoption of technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency and the implementation of practices related to the circular economy. These measures will aim to reduce the use of primary raw materials in the production process, making a positive contribution to the fight against climate change.
Sammontana owns three production plants in Italy and has a thousand employees, as well as managing a network of over 200 dealers and distributors.
“This collaboration with Sace and Cdp represents a new important building block for our sustainable development and in the Italian market. The agreement consolidates our commitment for the future to create quality products capable of satisfying the needs of consumers and bringing smiles to everyone's homes. We are very happy that Sace and Cdp are supporting us in this goal, helping to generate a better future for everyone." commented Leonard Bagnoli, Chief Executive Officer of Sammontana.
"Contributing to more efficient management from an energy point of view and to the growth of key Made in Italy sectors is an important asset for Sace which, in synergy with CDP, supports a historic brand such as Sammontana - declared Massimiliano MarzapeniSenior Relationship Manager Sace - Support the energy transition of businesses in our territories It is a must which as Sace we feel particularly strong, given our leading role as implementers of the Green New Deal in Italy".
“This operation – he comments Matthew Rusciadelli, Business Relations Manager for Central-Southern Companies of CDP – represents recognition of the value of Made in Italy and underlines the close proximity of Cdp to the territory and local economies. It also confirms our commitment to supporting companies that embrace a perspective oriented towards investments increasingly aimed at environmental sustainability and the energy transition".