Italian eyewear company Marcolin has announced the acquisition of a new 3,500 sqm manufacturing facility in Longarone, in the heart of the eyewear production district, which will result in a doubling of manufacturing of their Made in Italy range.

The company says the move is in line with its mid-long term strategy of creating value and leveraging on the opportunities offered by the development of high-end products. The new site will start operations from mid-2015 and, says Marcolin, provide, ‘the answer to structural good sales performance and, on top, the opening of new directly managed markets mixed with new highly recognized brands in the portfolio.’

Marcolin has recently signed license agreements with fashion and luxury brands like Ermenegildo Zegna, Zegna Couture and Emilio Pucci, all of which – in addition to Tom Ford, Montblanc, Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli, Dsquared2 and Diesel – have a policy of developing and manufacturing their products in Italy.

Company CEO Giovanni Zoppas says, “To us, Made in Italy is a vital strategic asset and finalizing this investment in Longarone, the area where Marcolin’s history began, is one more reason to feel proud of it.”