Nicoletta Azzi highlighted how Italian poplar—an entirely renewable and certified crop—represents a unique resource capable of combining environmental sustainability with local development. She recalled Panguaneta’s long-standing commitment to research and innovation, which has enabled the transformation of a raw material deeply rooted in its territory into high-performance panels now appreciated worldwide. The company’s strong international footprint, exporting around 90% of its production, was presented as an opportunity to further enhance the region’s expertise and strengthen Sabbioneta’s role within the newly established Wood District.

Nicoletta Azzi also emphasised the growing dialogue between industry, culture and creativity, recalling recent artistic collaborations in which Panguaneta poplar plywood has played a central role in installations and exhibitions of international relevance. These projects demonstrate how a living, identity-rich material can become an ambassador for its territory, driving sustainable innovation and opening new pathways for future development.

Links:

• Fantastic Vespasiano 2025: Tavola Rotonda, riflessioni sul presente e sul futuro della Fondazione Sabbioneta Heritage, visita alla mostra “7 ½” e brindisi al Duca fondatore della città
• Fantastic Vespasiano: il 6 dicembre una giornata tra tavole rotonde e grandi mostre - Mantovauno.it
• Sabbioneta, Distretto del legno. Dalla sostenibilità all’innovazione
• Sabbioneta, torna Fantastic Vespasiano: focus sul legno per la festa del duca
• Sabbioneta celebra Vespasiano Gonzaga con “Fantastic Vespasiano” | la Voce Di Mantova