From a small workshop in the heart of Piacenza and a flat printing press, to a group with a turnover of 47 million, an average profitability over the last three years of 13%. This is the story of Castagna Univel a company that, starting from the genius of founder Achille Castagna has first grew in the world of food packaging and then managed to overcome adversity through the managerialization of governance and the process, which led it to acquire two other companies, Filca of Vercelli and Tecnopack of Mortara (Pv) and to become a leader in Europe in the field of flexible packaging thanks to laminates dedicated to the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors. A story that has many points in common with other Italian companies, born from the genius of many self-made men who gathered around an idea not only arms and minds, but also hearts that have contributed and continue to contribute to the to the growth and development of the company and the region.