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About Us<\/h1><\/div>

Green vision and innovation<\/h2><\/div>

Green vision and innovation<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

We drive a green industry<\/strong> where agro-industrial by-products become new sustainable raw materials<\/strong>. Our circular approach turns corporate waste management into a market opportunity, seamlessly meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly materials across diverse sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

our mission<\/p>\n<\/div>

Upcycle waste. Reduce impact.<\/h3><\/div>

Pioneering innovative ways to transform agro-industrial waste into technical additives for multi-industry applications, cutting carbon footprints and fossil fuel dependence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

our vision<\/p>\n<\/div>

Empowering a zero-waste future<\/h3><\/div>

Architecting an industrial ecosystem where agro-industrial by-products are seamlessly converted into valuable, sustainable raw materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Material innovation powered by an industrial leader<\/h3><\/div>

Solid by tradition, innovative by nature<\/strong><\/p>\n

AgroMateriae stems from the intersection of advanced technological research and an industrial vision for the circular economy. Founded as a high-innovation initiative\u2014winner of the 2020 Italian National Innovation Award\u2014AgroMateriae is today an established Business Unit of the Tampieri Group<\/strong>, an industrial player backed by a century of history and a consolidated turnover of nearly \u20ac500 million.<\/p>\n

This evolution allows us to combine the speed and drive of scientific research with the stability, production capacity, and commercial reliability required to scale in global markets.<\/p>\n

Partnering with AgroMateriae means relying on a partner capable of guaranteeing:<\/p>\n

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  • Supply capacity and continuity: The logistical and industrial strength of a Group with over 370 employees.<\/li>\n
  • Rigor and compliance: Validated, traceable, and certified solutions (RE-MADE, Food Safe, EN 13432).<\/li>\n
  • Bespoke R&D: A dedicated team developing customized biofillers tailored to the specific product and process requirements of partner brands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Together driving the material transition<\/h3><\/div>

    We combine the agility of an innovative approach with the concrete backing of an integrated industrial ecosystem. We help brands across the footwear, automotive, design, packaging, and construction sectors lower their carbon footprint and reduce reliance on virgin raw materials\u2014transforming sustainability from a theoretical concept into a tangible competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Our Story<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    2019 \u2013 The Idea<\/h3><\/div>
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    AgroMateriae was born out of three years of intensive research conducted in the laboratories of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.<\/div>
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    2019 \u2013 The Patent<\/h3><\/div>
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    Following outstanding lab-scale results, the company filed a patent application for WPL in 2019 and earned official accreditation as an innovative university spin-off from the University of Modena, paving the way to scale its technology to an industrial level.<\/div>
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    2020 \u2013 Incorporation of AgroMateriae<\/h3><\/div>
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    Between May and October 2020, AgroMateriae participated in the Start Cup Emilia-Romagna to sharpen its managerial and business expertise ahead of its formal incorporation.<\/div>
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    2020 \u2013 Winning the PNI Award<\/h3><\/div>
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    \"\"In December 2020, AgroMateriae was named overall winner of the Premio Nazionale per l\u2019Innovazione (PNI), one of Italy\u2019s most prestigious and competitive startup awards.<\/div>
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    2022 \u2013 Joining Tampieri Financial Group<\/h3><\/div>
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    In July 2022, AgroMateriae joined the Faenza-based Tampieri Financial Group, integrating into a major industrial ecosystem.<\/div>
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    2023 \u2013 The Pilot Plant<\/h3><\/div>
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    Construction was completed on the first pilot plant, driving continuous ongoing R&D and process optimization.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    2024 \u2013 Lorenzo Cagnoni Award<\/h3><\/div>
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    \"\"AgroMateriae won the Lorenzo Cagnoni Green Innovation Award at Ecomondo 2024, honoring Italian trailblazers leading the ecological transition and circular economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    collaborations<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    awards<\/p>\n<\/div>

    \"Premio<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Tampieri Group in numbers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    1928<\/h4><\/div>

    Year of foundation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    500M<\/h4><\/div>

    Consolidated turnover<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    11<\/h4><\/div>

    Group companies<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    3<\/h4><\/div>

    Internal renewable energy sources<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3494,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3529","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nChi Siamo | La Storia e i Valori del Gruppo - AgroMateriae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Scopri AgroMateriae e la forza del nostro Gruppo: trasformiamo i sottoprodotti della filiera agroindustriale in bio-materiali di eccellenza.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agromateriae.com\/en\/about-us\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Chi Siamo | La Storia e i Valori del Gruppo - 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