A story of authentic passion… that is handed down!
It is no coincidence that our company is named after our founders, and Barlassina (6,800 inhabitants in the province of Monza Brianza) is the location that hosts our headquarters. The purpose is to continue the family tradition with a business founded by the great-grandparents in 1935, operate through a close relationship with the territory and enhance the contribution of all the people, who from then until today have worked with us to create an excellent product authentically made in Italy. Even unintentionally, a breath of pride makes its way into the daily work. It is nice to see how a solid company – born from a small village shop – is today something that creates value: not only on the economic side, for the benefit of the productive fabric, but also in terms of social impact. An approach strongly desired since the second generation, when Pierpaolo Motta – in the midst of post-war turmoil – began to build a more structured business, calling on women and men looking for secure work in order to finally be able to experience a new period of peacefulness. Animated by the energy and passion that characterized a generation used to hard work, Pierpaolo also found the time to start a family with his wife Gianna. Six daughters were born and, despite the model in vogue at the time, the lack of a male heir did not discourage the good Motta’s founder. With the marriage between daughter Margherita and Angelo, another link was added to the chain and the company passed into the capable hands of the third generation. Angelo, always present in the workplace, unfortunately passed away a few years ago. With his clear, correct, direct approach, he made the company even more solid and able to go through the various changes in the market (lots of competition, new regulations, important investments) dictated by different historical and social moments. As always, the working days start very early and almost do not include Saturdays and Sundays. But it is completely normal to dedicate body and soul to the business, especially when you have human capital on your side that helps you. Motta Barlassina saw children took over their parents. The new recruits were welcomed with the awareness that they were representing the future and therefore trained, supported, helped in learning the job in a workmanlike manner. In these times, where robotics and artificial intelligence appear on the horizon, the food sector still bases its quality on human knowledge and experience gained in the field. The fourth generation, led by
Filippo (involved in sales and production) and Silvia (administration and control), have inherited the moral legacy of the Motta’s. They continue an increasingly challenging path, which has led to business opportunity also abroad, with excellent prospects although it is still in the development phase. Today Motta Barlassina has 90 employees and, still talking about numbers, there is another figure to underline in red: and not because it is wrong, but because it represents a very important milestone. Eighty-nine (eight – nine), 89! These are the years of activity and it is right to celebrate them, even if the next ones will be even better. For us the success always and only depends on
people. This is why we are always active to provide training, to identify areas for improvement inside and outside the company, to continue to create a peaceful working environment, respectful of all the realities and caring to the needs of each individual. We fight waste by donating fresh products to various associations, we support local sports, we are aware of our impact from every point of view.
With the hope that the people who preceded us “in the workshop” can say they are proud of our work. With the hope that those who will come after us will appreciate our efforts for leaving even just a small sign of value.
