Arper CEO Named President of Salone Parent Organization

Arper president and CEO Claudio Feltrin has been elected president of Italian trade association FederlegnoArredo, which represents companies in the wood furniture sector. FederlegnoArredo is also known for its renowned trade fairs, including Salone del Mobile.Milano. Previously president of the board of directors for Assarredo, Feltrin will serve a four-year term as president, succeeding Emanuele Orsini. “I believe in corporate social responsibility,” Feltrin says. “As entrepreneurs, we have the possibility—and the duty—to contribute to the growth of our country. The choice to run for the presidency of FederlegnoArredo was made because, through the leadership of the Federation, I intend to support ideas and initiatives on subjects that are also close to my company’s heart. Sustainability and access to resources, be they natural or human; the creation of a supply chain network; skill training, so that business culture can be strengthen by human capabilities; collaboration with organizations that facilitate both product and process innovation; digitalization and evolution of the way in which we operate our businesses. These developments must be accessible to the entire sector, so that companies can jointly build the foundations for future growth.”