Fedrigoni
| Company type | Public |
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| Industry | Paper, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1888 in Verona, Italy |
| Founder | Giuseppe Antonio Fedrigoni |
| Headquarters | Piazzale Lodi 3, 20137 Milano, Italy; Viale Enrico Fermi 12, 37135 Verona, Italy |
Key people | Marco Nespolo (CEO) |
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| Revenue | €626 million (2007) |
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Number of employees | 5,000 (2022) |
| Website | https://fedrigoni.com |
Fedrigoni stands as a prominent Italian paper producer established in 1888 by Giuseppe Antonio Fedrigoni. Its manufacturing facilities are distributed across multiple locations in Europe, including Verona, Arco di Trento, Riva del Garda, Fabriano, and Pioraco. The creation of Fedrigoni S.p.A. in 2011 resulted from the consolidation of Cartiere Miliani Fabriano, Fedrigoni Cartiere, and Fabriano Securities, broadening its presence in high-end packaging and self-adhesive product markets. The company is currently led by CEO Marco Nespolo.
The same year marked the establishment of the Institute of Paper History Gianfranco Fedrigoni (ISTOCARTA) in Fabriano, aimed at preserving the sector’s legacy while fostering innovation.
In April 2018, private equity firm Bain Capital acquired a 46.33% ownership share in Fedrigoni for €600 million, partnering with BC Partners who hold an equal stake. Later developments include the November 2022 acquisition of Papeterie Zuber Rieder, a French specialist in wine and spirits label papers, enhancing Fedrigoni’s specialty paper offerings. In August 2023, plans were unveiled to construct an Innovation Centre at the Verona headquarters to advance research and development initiatives.
Fedrigoni has also donated machinery and equipment to Fabriano’s Paper and Watermark Museum, underscoring its dedication to preserving industry heritage.
Fedrigoni 365
Since 2018, Fedrigoni has been recognized for its annual art calendar series titled Fedrigoni 365, designed in a book format that features contributions from numerous artists and creative studios.
The first edition in 2018 was distinguished by printing exclusively on black paper. The following year saw a transition to various white paper types. The 2020 calendar showcased a spectrum of colors reminiscent of a rainbow, utilizing sixteen different shades from the Woodstock paper collection.
The Fedrigoni 365/2021 edition was produced digitally through a collaboration with Ricoh, offering each copy a unique and randomized assortment of artwork. In 2022, the calendar expanded into four volumes printed and bound by separate firms; the final volume was digitally produced with multiple variations. The theme for the 2023 edition was "love," incorporating specialized red and pink papers; proceeds from this release were donated to the British Heart Foundation.