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On October 3rd, Alticolor took part in the event “Space: Visions and Enterprises of a Future Without Borders”, organized by Commercialisti Triveneto – ADCEC Tre Venezie in collaboration with ODCEC Treviso.
The meeting brought together companies, institutions, and professionals to discuss the prospects of the New Space Economy and the role that Northeast Italy can play within a technologically advanced supply chain driven by innovation, research, and strategic partnerships.
From its origins to the role of a reliable technological partner
In her speech, CEO Lucia Toson retraced the history of Alticolor, founded in 2008 from a precision turning workshop specializing in titanium processing.
“From the very beginning, we wanted to stand out — not just perform processes, but become a true technological partner for our clients.”
This philosophy led Alticolor to obtain its first medical certifications — among the most rigorous in terms of requirements and inspections — and to develop advanced capabilities in process analysis and traceability.
But that was only the beginning: Alticolor later achieved NADCAP accreditation, joining the Silver Merit Program this year, and established an in-house laboratory equipped with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and salt spray testing systems.
Certifications and quality: ensuring processes that meet the highest international standards
NADCAP, EN 9100, and ISO 13485 are just some of the certifications achieved by Alticolor.
These standards require total control over every phase of the process, continuous verification, and highly skilled personnel.
For this reason, Alticolor invests constantly — in technology and innovation, introducing new surface treatments; in consulting, through microscopy and testing services; and in its people, through structured training and specialization programs.
As highlighted by Lucia Toson during the conference:
“Today the company has around 35 employees, with an average age of 35, including engineers, chemists, lab technicians, and administrative staff, as well as a technical office dedicated to aerospace. Everyone takes part in more than a thousand hours of training each year. Our strength lies in young people — in their expertise, curiosity, and desire to be part of a project. Sharing goals and making them feel involved is the key to our work.”
The Importance of partnerships and networking to compete in global markets
Continuing her speech, Lucia Toson emphasized that the success of an SME does not depend solely on internal expertise, but also on the ecosystem of consultants, companies, and partners that work alongside it.
“We look for partners who help us grow while respecting who we are — our people, our territory, and the human values that define us.”
On the topic of partnerships, Toson also shared a conviction that has guided Alticolor’s growth:
“We need to move beyond competitiveness and create business networks, clusters, collaborations among companies that share the same vision. Everyone can contribute, and together we can deliver the finished product — which is exactly what today’s clients expect. This is how you approach high-level markets and customers.”
Sustainability as a driver of transparency and credibility
“We chose to draft our Sustainability Report even though we were not required to — because transparency is an added value.”
The 2024 Sustainability Report, prepared in collaboration with Studio Alcor S.p.A., highlights tangible results:
36,000 kWh of clean energy produced by the photovoltaic system;
10% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to 2023;
35 employees, over half of whom are women, all with permanent contracts;
Over 1,000 hours of training provided annually;
Zero workplace injuries recorded.
The document marks an important step toward integrating ESG principles into the company’s strategy and reflects a responsible business model — one capable of competing globally without losing sight of its local roots.
Lucia Toson’s speech at the event summed up Alticolor’s philosophy perfectly: precision, responsibility, and long-term vision — the values that allow a Veneto-based SME like Alticolor to take part in some of the world’s most advanced industrial supply chains.
Watch the full video featuring all the day’s presentations, including Lucia Toson’s contribution for Alticolor.
