
JV International wins EcoVadis Gold Medal
JV International stands out in the Italian industrial landscape, joining the elite 5% of over 130,000 companies assessed globally over the last 12 months.
Keep reading...Four decades of collaboration between DESMA and ABB have transformed automation in the footwear industry. From the first robots adopted in the 1980s to today's solutions, the synergy focuses on efficiency, precision and sustainability for shoe manufacturers around the world.
July 2025
Some partnerships don’t age: they evolve. The partnership between DESMA and ABB, which began in the 1980s, is one such partnership. Starting with the introduction of the first ABB robots adapted for footwear production, it has led to concrete results over time, thanks in part to important collaborations such as the one with adidas.
Today, after 40 years, the fruits of this alliance are clear: efficient automation, consistent quality, reduced use of materials and protection of operator health. Robots play a key role in key stages of production – from deburring to spraying release agents and applying adhesives – performing every task with surgical precision.
The goal? To offer footwear manufacturers around the world reliable and cost-effective solutions that strengthen industrial competitiveness.
JV International stands out in the Italian industrial landscape, joining the elite 5% of over 130,000 companies assessed globally over the last 12 months.
Keep reading...The Italian company, a benchmark for the production and marketing of high-tech adhesives and fabrics, also stands out for its high level of management.
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