Today we meet Ilaria, a 31-year-old young professional who perfectly embodies Contital's spirit of growth and ambition. With a degree in languages and a master's degree in business communication, Ilaria has made her passion for challenges and her desire for continuous improvement the pillars of her career.

From 8 to 10 October, Laminazione Sottile Group will be in Düsseldorf, Germany, to participate in Aluminium 2024, the world's leading trade fair for the aluminum industry and its main applications. The event brings together producers, processors and end consumers from across the entire chain, from over 100 countries. The numerous exhibitors and visitors belong to multiple sectors, from automotive to mechanical engineering, from construction to aerospace, through electronics, packaging and transport.

From 11 to 13 September 2024, the 40th AIM National Conference (Italian Association of Metallurgy) was held for the first time in Naples, Italy. This event has offered moments of discussion and growth for the main players in the metallurgical industry.

2 mm Aluminum foils are used in several sectors including automotive and construction. In particular, according to the latest report from the IMARC Group, the automotive market will reach 59.6 billion dollars by 2032, showing a growth rate of 7.6% in the period 2024-2032. Some of the main factors behind this important development appear to be the growing need for light luxury vehicles, the strong awareness and attention that is being placed on climate change and the growing number of partnerships between OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and aluminium producers .

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Tom Davis, a brilliant professional who has dedicated his career to the world of accounting. Tom, originally from Cannock, Staffordshire, recently reached a major career milestone: he became a Commercial Accountant at i2r UK. With a solid background in the industry, Tom qualified as a Management Accountant in 2018 and has been playing a crucial role within his team for the past 18 months, helping to optimize the profitability of the company's clients and market segments.

With pride and a touch of curiosity, we kick off the #AluminiumPeople column! In this space we want to introduce you to some of the people who make up the large family of Laminazione Sottile Group, going beyond their professional roles and discovering their personalities, passions, and stories.