A journey to discover the excellence and sustainable commitment of a Group that grows continuously 

Rino Mastrotto, wholly owned by the private NB Renaissance equity fund, employs over 1,300 employees on 5 continents with a turnover of approximately 400 million euros. several companies serving the fashion, automotive and interior design sectors are under its umbrella. Among the new entries are Imatex, a time-honoured Lombard company recognised worldwide for its jacquard fabrics for high-end furnishings, and the Mapel Group, an Italian excellence in the production and marketing of ribbons, inserts, and accessories for the world of Luxury. We interviewed CEO Matteo Mastrotto.

What are the distinguishing factors of Rino Mastrotto?

The company was founded in 1958. Thanks to the investments of the private NB Renaissance equity fund, we started a diversification process that has, over the years, led us to structure Rino Mastrotto as a network of companies, expanding know-how and technical specialisations. Today, the Group is not only involved with leather, but also fabrics, services, special processing, digital printing, and a laboratory for innovation and research. All the different skills are applied transversally to our three business units: fashion, automotive, and furnishings. This enables us to offer our clients comprehensive cross-sector resources and services that cannot be found elsewhere.

Tell us about the Luxury Creation business unit and the Bespoke services

We produce everything from the finest leather, transforming raw hides into finished products, to high-end fabrics and bespoke services. We process all kinds of materials for fashion through a client-centred customized approach. Between cutting-edge research and trend analysis skills, we remain at the forefront of providing customized solutions. Our plus is also the ability to produce samples in record time.

Tell us about the specialised innovation Morelab centre 

Morelab provides a full suite of cutting-edge services, it is a vibrant and dynamic centre that works in synergy with all the divisions of the parent company and beyond. In Morelab, designers find inspiration and innovative ideas for their collections.

What are the Group’s main initiatives in the field of sustainability?

The Rino Mastrotto commitment to sustainability is global, concrete, and transparent. In addition to the main system and environmental certifications, we have been publishing a sustainability report since 2019. For the past few years, we have had an in-house ESG director who is responsible for implementing the company’s sustainability strategy. We source raw materials from certified supply chains that comply with the strictest international standards through responsible practices. We have built 3 solar parks that enable us to reach a total production capacity of 1.8 Megawatt hours of clean energy, and we have also reduced water consumption through efficient processes and implemented recycling and waste management programs; we practise upcycling in the sense of recovering and giving value to biological materials with Zero-Waste processes.