2009 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

period
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2020
OUR HISTORY
The Radici World was founded in the 20’s with the first trading activities of household
textiles. Today it includes companies operating in the textile machinery sector, in energy
production and trading, along with the business areas of RadiciGroup.
activity
trade of household textiles
start of industrial activity - blanket production
first phase of horizontal diversification - carpet production
second phase of horizontal diversification (fabrics for clothing, carpets, car floor coverings)
start of textile machinery activity
caprolactam - PA6 polymerization diversification through vertical integration (polymers and
synthetic fibres)
adipic acid - hexamethylendiamine polymerization PA66
diversification through the development of new markets, from chemicals to polymers
development of the engineering business
development of the engineering plastics business
polyester polymerization
consolidation of the group’s position in its strategic business areas
introduction of new looms and new spinning machines
growing importance acquired by the electronics sector in the textile machinery sector
further development of the group in its strategic business areas and further vertical integration (at
earlier stages in the process).
The product range in the textile machinery sector is completed
consolidation of RadiciGroup’s position in its polyamide core business
development of value added, sustainable products
evolution
export
decentralization
of production
globalization
technological
consolidation
strategic
consolidation
sustainability
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
To be one of the
leading European
chemical groups
in the synthetic
fibres production
chain from
chemicals to
VALUES
VISION
Putting people at the centre of
everything we do, respecting their
right to physical and cultural
integrity.
Fairness and transparency of our
management systems to comply with
all applicable laws and regulations.
Reliability of our management and
operating systems to ensure the
safety
of our employees, our community and
the environment.
MISSION
MISSION
To pursue this goal
by optimizing our
resources
establishing strategic
alliances and
searching for new
markets, including
niche markets.
plastics and fibres. To promote the
development of
our businesses
while pursuing our
corporate values
and culture.
Efficiency and effectiveness of our
management systems to improve our
business.
Attention to the needs and
expectations of our stakeholders in
order to create a feeling of belonging
and satisfaction.
Our responsibility as a company for
our workers, production sites and
communities.
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