The Fossano area of Confartigianato Cuneo celebrated the “Artisan Friendship Festival”

Friendship, sense of belonging, solidarity and sharing of values were the feelings that animated the usual event of the Artisan Friendship Festival which saw the presentation of the “Associative Loyalty” award and followed by the “Artisan Friendship barbecue” organized by Confartigianato Cuneo – Fossano area.

The ceremony took place on Saturday 22 June, in Piazza Dompè (Roof of the Foro Boario) in Fossano, in front of numerous authorities, local administrators and representatives of the police and civil society.

Following the introduction of Comm. Clemente MalvinoPresident of the Fossano area of Confartigianato Cuneo and the speech of Dario Tallone, Mayor of Fossano, recognition was given to the local businesses that have long shared the associative spirit of Confartigianato.

Present for Confartigianato the Deputy Territorial Vice President Daniela Balestrathe territorial Vice President Michele Quaglia and the National Vice President Domenico Massimino. Also participating in the event were the Vice President of Banca Cassa di Risparmio di Fossano as well as the President of ASCOM Fossano, Mauro Giaccardithe President of the Cassa di Risparmio di Fossano Foundation Giancarlo Frutterothe Provincial Councilor Simona Giaccardi.

Also present were the Mayors of Bene Vagienna Claudio Ambrogioby Lequio Tanaro Giuseppe Trossarelloby Salmour Roberto Salvatorefrom Savigliano Antonello Porteraof Cervere Corrado Marchisiothe Capt. Marco Simone representing the 1st Mountain Artillery Regiment, administrators and representatives of local authorities.

Comm. Clemente Malvino began by greeting all those present, not forgetting to thank Vice President Fossano Sergio Cravero engaged in carrying out the photo shoot.

«This important appointment – declared President Malvino – every year it highlights the industriousness and ability of the Fossano artisans. It is also always an opportunity to discuss our economic situation. Our country’s production system is based on small and medium-sized enterprises, which are now being loudly asked to move towards innovation and internationalisation. Lastly, it becomes an opportunity to underline and strengthen the relationships of the artisan sector with institutions, communities and families. In this regard, I would like to express sincere thanks to the awarded companies which, as bastions of a healthy and lively economy, represent an essential support for the territory, as well as to the many artisan managers who shared this meaningful associative moment”.

After the awarding of the “Associative Loyalty” plaques to the awarded artisan companies, President Malvino on behalf of the Fossanese Board also wanted to thank those who contributed to the success of the event, handing over a certificate of “Esteem and Friendship” to the Protection volunteers Civile, to the volunteer firefighters, to the White Cross, to the Pro Loco Fossanese, to the Cassa di Risparmio di Fossano and to the Mayor of Fossano Dario Tallone, for their commitment and support to the Confartigianato Fossanese. The evening then continued with the “Artisan Friendship Barbecue”, a pleasant convivial moment which saw a large participation of almost 300 people, including many artisans from Fossano and a large representation of civil society.

Association Loyalty Recognitions

Over 50 years

ORA SERVICE SRL – Mechatronics – Fossano

Over 45 years

SINEO F.LLI SNC – Construction company – Salmour

Over 35 years

ABBONA F.LLI SRL – Thermo-hydraulics – Benevagienna

GGOSNC DI GHIGLIANO MARIO & FIGLI – Repair of agricultural machinery – Fossano

35 years

ALLASIA GIAN MARCO – Plumber – Fossano

AMBROGIO RENATO – Construction of agricultural machinery and various equipment – Fossano

CAR BODY SHOP IN. CAR DI TOMATIS GIANCARLO & C. SNC – Coachbuilders – Fossano