{
  "id": 2729768,
  "title": "L’estero spinge i ricavi di Rimadesio nel primo semestre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/lestero-spinge-i-ricavi-di-rimadesio-nel-primo-semestre",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-23T06:04:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/l-estero-spinge-ricavi-rimadesio-primo-semestre-AJo6JVr"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "In the first half of the year, international sales propelled Rimadesio's revenue to record highs, despite no slowdown caused by the Iran conflict or the Middle East crisis. The company, founded 70 years ago in Giussano, Brianza by Francesco Malberti and Luigi Riboldi, reported a 6% increase in earnings to 49.3 million euros. International markets, with exports surging 9% year-over-year, contributed to the growth, representing more than 70% of total sales. The Italian market remained stable, contrary to industry predictions of a 2026 slowdown in industrial production. Growth was driven by Gulf countries, particularly the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, as well as the UK and Ireland. The U.S. market showed positive trends, fueled by direct flagship stores in New York and Miami, and Japan. Expansion continued in historically solid markets like China, Austria, France, and Spain. Emerging markets, including South Africa, Indonesia, Bulgaria, and Nigeria, demonstrated especially encouraging growth rates, signaling Rimadesio's growing international presence. Cesare Malberti, the CEO, expressed optimism about the second half of the year, crediting long-term investments in distribution networks, product innovation, and customer service for the company's growth. The company's distribution network, comprising over 90 standalone showrooms, five direct flagship stores, and a network of selected dealers worldwide, reflects this expansion. Plans include opening new showrooms in Chicago, Dubai, Tokyo, Johannesburg, and Jakarta, as well as a direct flagship store in Shenzhen. The company's 70th birthday celebration in 2026 will also mark the opening of a new headquarters in Giussano, expanding from 27,000 to 44,000 square meters, complete with a new production facility, offices, and showroom. The company is launching \"Becoming,\" a concept that will guide Rimadesio through the year, featuring initiatives that blend art, architecture, design, and cultural projects.",
  "summary": "L’azienda di Giussano chiude i primi sei mesi con 49,3 milioni di euro di fatturato (+6) e investe per raddoppiare sede e stabilimento",
  "key_points": [
    "International sales drove Rimadesio's revenue to record highs in H1.",
    "International markets contributed over 70% of total sales.",
    "Emerging markets showed especially encouraging growth rates."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rimadesio's strong international sales growth, driven by emerging markets and steady expansion in established ones, signals a deepening global presence that underpins the company's optimism for sustained growth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}