Apulia is a key asset for Idromeccanica Lucchini, further strengthening the Italian market, which is the core of our operations.
For companies in Apulia, having a partner like Lucchini is a strategic advantage. We are able to build important infrastructure in a short timeframe and step-by-step, ensuring a quick return on investment.
Our local presence, with two agents and three dedicated assembly teams, allows us to promptly resolve any emergencies, further reinforcing confidence in our work. Our warehousing service, for instance, which is essential to ensure the immediate availability of materials, is of greater strategic importance than simply transporting them, which differentiates us significantly from other competitors in the field.
The example of Loconia Green
To go into more detail, and show a glimpse of this Apulian capillarity of ours, let us show you another outstanding case history. We are talking about Loconia Green.
In the lush northern part of Apulia, between Foggia and the borders of Basilicata, there are over three hectares of cultivated land. This corner of agricultural paradise, characterized by a hilly landscape and unique morphology, is clearly distinguished from the plains of Terlizzi by its climatic and geographical features.
In the heart of this region, the Loconia Green company is masterfully dedicated to nursery gardening, carefully managing every stage of plant growth. Using nurseries and soil cultivation with irrigation bars, Lucchini takes care of transplanting the seeds and weaning the seedlings, creating a true green lung for the fruit and vegetable market not only in Southern Italy, but also in the North.
The plants grown, such as processing tomatoes, fennel, courgettes, celery and artichokes, represent historical vegetables of Italian culture which end up on our tables every day. Each seedling is carefully grown and prepared for the challenges of transplanting into the open field.
As in a plant nursery, each seed is pampered and monitored, allowing the seedlings to grow strong and resilient. This stage is crucial to ensure that the plants can thrive even in adverse weather conditions once transplanted. The company combines advanced engineering knowledge with an artistic touch, managing to get the most out of the plants even in potentially hostile environments. This approach is a source of great pride for Lucchini and represents the nursery's core mission.
Loconia: a future-oriented collaboration
The partnership between Lucchini and Loconia is a prime example of how innovation can marry tradition to meet modern challenges. Loconia, which is moving from the second to the third generation too, continues to respect the dynamics of the nursery business while introducing new technologies and cultivation methods.
In the age of climate change and multifactorial uncertainties, the collaboration between Lucchini and Loconia becomes essential. Together, they work on ad-hoc and tailor-made projects, in total co-design, to ensure sensible investments and efficient greenhouse management. Minimizing the time plants spend in greenhouses is one of the main wins for Lucchini, which sees this as a business card for its success.
In addition to innovations in the nursery field, Lucchini is also involved in the retrofitting of some logistics areas, with the restoration of thermal coats and the installation of photovoltaic systems to reduce energy costs and move towards greener goals. This sustainable approach not only lowers operating costs, but also contributes to a greener horizon, in line with modern ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) expectations.
Lucchini and Loconia represent a partnership projected towards a future of innovation and sustainability. With an eye always on the evolving needs of consumers, we demonstrate, day after day, a virtuous example of adaptation and resilience.
