The goal is to make Udine the technological, productive, and cultural heart of the structural restoration and reinforcement sector. Fibre Net – founded in Udine in 2001, active in the civil engineering sector, with a specialized offer of systems and materials for structural reinforcement, consolidation, and seismic improvement of buildings and infrastructure, as well as solutions for the industrial sector – has acquired a new production area destined to become the European Centre of Excellence for the Group’s structural reinforcement.
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Specialization
Specialized in the sector for 25 years, the company has been part of the Kerakoll Group since April 2026: the new land of over 22,000 square meters is continuous with the already existing spaces in the Udine Industrial Zone and represents an investment supporting a long-term industrial vision, projecting the Friulian company – which already has active construction sites for the structural reinforcement of the Terrazza sul mare in Lignano, in addition to interventions carried out in post-earthquake reconstruction, the reinforcement of protected assets such as the Sagrada Familia and the Pinacoteca di Siena, and the restoration of major infrastructural works, including the Molise 2 viaduct – towards a new phase of international development. The project involves the development of an integrated hub that brings together advanced production activities, Research and Development laboratories, and spaces dedicated to technical training in a single site.
The Sector
A sector supported by the growing need to preserve, redevelop, and secure buildings and infrastructure: in Italy alone, in 2026, almost 68% of investments in construction will be allocated to the recovery and redevelopment of existing structures, and investments in extraordinary maintenance will reach 161.5 billion euros. The appointment of Lorenzo Melegari as the new CEO of Fibre Net Group was also announced, with the responsibility of leading the Industrial Plan, combining the expertise developed by Fibre Net with Kerakoll’s industrial solidity and global presence, thus fostering positive cross-pollination between the two organizations. «The strategic choice is to make Udine the European reference point for the structural reinforcement of built heritage, through the development and production of highly innovative products and systems» comments Andrea Zampa, founder and director of R&D, Technical Office, and Operations of Fibre Net Group. The Centre of Excellence will integrate production activities, research, experimentation, and training.
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The Path
The center will provide «continuity to a growth path built over twenty-five years of activity and fueled by collaboration with national and international universities and research centers – Zampa continues -. An evolution that will allow us to further expand our capabilities, strengthen laboratories, and develop new facilities according to the principles of Industry 5.0, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Furthermore, the new hub will represent an important attraction factor for high-value skills, generating positive impacts on employment and contributing to the growth of an excellent industrial and technological ecosystem in the area. In this journey, integration with Kerakoll represents a fundamental accelerator, allowing us to further consolidate Udine’s role as an international reference point for the structural restoration and reinforcement sector».
And Lorenzo Melegari, CEO of Fibre Net Group: «This expansion comes at a key moment in Fibre Net’s history. In 2026, the Group celebrates 25 years of activity and the start of the partnership with Kerakoll, which foresees a gradual medium-to-long-term integration path between our two companies, based on a shared vision, strong complementarities, and a clear ambition for international growth. The Udine Centre of Excellence will be the key place to build relationships with our people and our customers, focusing on skills, innovation, and to strengthen our industrial capacity across all markets and channels of interest».
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