WoodSolutions European Tour – prequel Friday October 9th
With the tour officially not starting until tomorrow (Saturday) the early arrivals took the opportunity to tour a Glulam plant, winery (it is Italy!) and shopping centre project, hosted by Moretti S.p.a.
Following a quick introduction to the Moretti business and inspiring examples of projects in glued laminated timber – the group visited the Glulam production plant – an amazing sight.
Glulam in production, up to 38 metres x 180mm, following the process through from start to finish.
The tour then departed for the Bellavista Winery – owned by the Moretti family. The original Moretti family’s hobby was wine making.
He started the winery in his home and then, as his hobby grew, built tunnels to hold more wine and the business became what it is today.
Following a delicious lunch the group visited a project site - a spectacular shopping centre featuring metres of Glulam - roof beams, timber staircases and more.
The prequel was just the beginning – stay tuned for more from the WoodSolutions Euro Tour as they visit the Milan Expo and other manufacturing and project sites.