The Squinzi family, whose multigenerational leadership transformed Mapei from a Milanese specialist into a global construction-chemicals group. The Squinzi family built Mapei from a small Milanese materials company into one of the world’s most respected names in construction chemicals. Their history is rooted in chemistry, technical assistance, research and an unusual willingness to reinvest patiently in factories, laboratories, sport and international expansion. The dynasty

The Marzotto family, whose industrial history spans Veneto textiles, international fashion and the Santa Margherita wine group. Few Italian families illustrate the transformation of industrial capitalism as clearly as the Marzottos. Their history begins in Valdagno with wool and textile manufacturing, expands through company towns and mass industrial employment, reaches international fashion through major brand holdings, and later branches into wine, investments and family of