“In this delicate moment it is important for the country to contribute to the economic revitalization action by enhancing the full potential that can be expressed by the Defense Industry. Investments in this field are a piece of our sovereignty and an essential element of Italy's competitiveness, even abroad. " Thus the Minister of Defense Lorenzo Guerini at the end of this morning's visit to Flakes Ammunition of Lecco. To welcome him in his stage in Lecco there were the president of Fiocchi Stefano Fiocchi, the prefect of Lecco Castrese De Rosa, the Honorable Gian Mario Fragomeli, the Deputy Mayor Simona Piazza and the Provincial Commander of the Carabinieri Colonel Igor Infante.
During the visit, the minister had the opportunity to observe the production chain and get to know the workers of the historic plant. Founded in Lecco in 1876 by Giulio Fiocchi e now in its fifth generation: "Fiocchi Munizioni has more than 1000 employees worldwide with a consolidated turnover of about 220 million and is known everywhere as a synonym of rresponsibility, reliability, performance and commitment - underline by the Ministry of Defense - The peculiarity of Fiocchi is to produce within the Lecco headquarters of all the components that make up the products, a characteristic that, in combination with constant research and production flexibility, makes the company competitive on world markets ".
“We are proud and satisfied with this visit - commented Stefano Fiocchi - the minister wanted to see the factory and was pleasantly surprised by the complexity of the company and our organization. We have been defense suppliers for over a hundred years, including world wars, and it was important to have the highest exponent of the ministry with us, it is a recognition to those who work in our production reality "(Lecconews.com).