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Gi Picco's has just celebrated 50 years of activity. General manager Irene Inguaggiato talks about the anniversary. Tell us about these 50 years in the beauty and make-up sector? They've been years of intense activity and continuous growth. Since 1967 we've won an important share of the market and an undisputed credibility. Efficiency, technology, innovation, creativity: these are our distinguishing features. In 2017, following our tradition of attendance at the world's top tradeshows, we've taken part in 7 tradeshows in 3 continents. We've also been present at Cosmoprof Bologna every year since the event began! Who is your typical client? Every client is highly valued! We're able to offer clients a proactive marketing service throughout every step in the creation and production of the products they need. The varying capacities of our machines enable us to handle small production runs as well as large stocks for the international market. Flexibility is one of our characteristics, teamed with realistic on-time delivery. Scientific consultancy and regulatory assistance are another of the many other services we offer. Gi Picco's is a make-up contract manufacturer with thousands of formulas in its archives. We produce and personalise products to meet the client's specific requirements ... and this is why our motto is, turning ideas into colour! What distinguishes your quality? Quality is a priority at Gi Picco's. Starting with our raw materials: for instance, Italian talc from Prali, regarded as the purest in the world, which we then micronise into a variety of textures. Our research team studies and develops products using raw materials offering innovation and cutting-edge performance. And don't forget the quality of our production processes to maintain the high quality levels required by certification bodies. Our clients' positive audits confirm that Gi Picco's works in accordance with internationally recognised standards. So, research and constant innovation for continuously enhanced quality. Pride in Made in Italy, in other words? Of course! The value of Made in Italy is admired and recognised all over the world. Italy is a source of inspiration with its colours, its art treasures, its climate, its idea of beauty as a concept ... in our factory in Paderno Dugnano, 12 km north of Milan, we have been manufacturing all our products and exporting more than 90% of our output for over 25 years. Tell us about the Gi Picco's workforce. Gi Picco's has about 50 employees who form a highly experienced team most of whom have been with us for several decades. Their years of experience with Gi Picco's has enabled them to achieve significant levels of expertise. Having accompanied many of our employees through to retirement is certainly a great source of satisfaction and in July we said goodbye to an employee who had been with us for 41 years! Thank you for talking to us, it's been very interesting. Thank you!