CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, today announced the appointment of Alex Zucchi as its new president. Mr Zucchi was elected at the General Assembly held on 14 June 2024.
Mr Zucchi has been active in CEMATEX, having been involved in the ACIMIT delegation since 2015. He is the immediate past president of ACIMIT and continues to be a staunch advocate of the sustainability cause, including the promotion of the ACIMIT green label and the recycling of textile machinery. Currently, he is the managing director and partner of Ferraro, a manufacturer specializing in finishing machinery.
Following Mr Zucchi’s election, the General Assembly expressed its gratitude to the outgoing president, Ernesto Maurer, who led the association with enthusiasm and professional competence for four years. Mr Maurer will continue to be involved in CEMATEX as its vice president.
In his first comments as the new president of CEMATEX, Mr. Zucchi said: “It is a great honour to be appointed and I would like to thank the Assembly for the trust placed in me. I would also like to express my gratitude to former president Ernesto Maurer for his accomplishments during his tenure to strengthen the role of CEMATEX on the international scene.”
