After weeks of nationwide lockdown, several Italian design brands are reopening their factories and manufacturing centers as restrictions ease across the country. In particular, Moroso, B&B Italia, and Minotti have all reopened their facilities, according to Dezeen. At Moroso, which is based in Udine, production restarted yesterday, with the company’s warehouse and logistics teams ready to get back to work by Monday.
While workers will continue to return to their posts over time, new workplace safety restrictions are being enacted to help prevent a second surge of the virus. Employees at Moroso are equipped with personal protective equipment, and others will have temperature scanners to detect potential fever outbreaks. At B&B Italia, which has factories in Novedrate and Caldogno, workplaces have been stocked with disinfectant materials while new sanitizing procedures have been put into effect. Workers will also have their temperatures scanned before entering the factory and will be issued a new mask and pair of protective gloves every day. Individuals at each facility are also expected to maintain social distancing practices to the best of their ability.
“We have worked hard in the past weeks to adapt and reinforce all health and safety measures already in place at our factory and HQ,” Moroso said in a statement. “For the time being, all other departments, including customer care, customer service, and commercial and marketing offices, will continue being available via smart-working.” In a statement released via Twitter, B&B Italia said, “We believe that the quality of Made in Italy and the extraordinary commitment of men and women who are proving strength, will allow us to cope with this crisis.” Minotti and Flexform, both based in Meda, and Axolight in Venice will be resuming production this week.
Though Italy was struck particularly hard by the virus, forcing the cancellations of large-scale design events like Salone del Mobile, the lift on the lockdown was proposed by Italian business leaders that warned of a looming economic crisis if the shutdowns continued. In mid-April, leaders from nine of the largest design brands in Italy signed an open letter to the government warning of catastrophic financial fallout. Those signatories included leaders from B&B Italia, Flexform, Bisazza, Boffi, Cappellini, Cassina, Giorgetti, Molteni Group, and Poltrona Frau.
Companies producing goods for export, including most design brands, have been allowed to resume production under the new measures, but May 4 is the official date for other factories and construction sites to begin to get back to work incrementally. The eased restrictions in Italy and across Europe come as a measure to prevent deeper economic impact, but social distancing will still be enforced throughout the nation. According to Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte, Italians are still instructed to keep their distance, and travel between different regions will be strictly monitored. As of now, museums, libraries, and stores are due to reopen May 18, bars and restaurants June 1.
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