Nuova Icom pronta a rilevare la Bekaert di Cagliari

The industrial revival of the Bekaert facility in Macchiareddu, Cagliari, is set to see a positive outcome, involving 160 workers. This path, initiated at the Mimit-led reconciliation table, culminated in a Memorandum of Understanding with Nuova Icom, a Sardinian company specializing in industrial plant installations. Nuova Icom will acquire the site, renowned for its metal cord production for tires and related machinery, with the promise of reabsorbing all employees.

Minister Adolfo Urso expressed optimism, stating that the challenging industrial crisis in Sardinia is beginning to find a concrete solution thanks to Mimit's efforts. Both the trade unions and the regional government have committed to supporting this project with all necessary tools. The meeting to delve deeper into all aspects of the operation is scheduled for September 2nd at the Ministry.

The Bekaert facility's production crisis was primarily driven by soaring energy and transportation costs. In response, the unions Fiom, Fsm, and Uil, represented by Marco Mereu, Marco Angioni, and Alessandro Andreatta, raised an alarm after meeting with the company, which announced its intention to sell the Macchiareddu facility.

The company cited triple transportation costs compared to competitors and the unsustainable burden of energy expenses in Sardinia, which heavily penalizes energy-intensive businesses. Additionally, the crisis was exacerbated by the automotive sector downturn and the perceived Chinese competition expanding into the European market.

The regional government, through Industry Minister Emanuele Cani, has launched a series of institutional initiatives and meetings to find a solution to this issue.