Veragouth e Xilema è la definizione attuale di un’azienda protagonista in Ticino da quasi un secolo nel settore della falegnameria e carpenteria edile.
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A new headquarters for the Division of Urban Spaces in Lugano
The expressive power of wood in large-scale public architecture
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How our technical department works
From drawing to quality finished work. In between, the knowledge of those with direct experience of wood.
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Swissnex Window #5: Synthetic Interactions. Swiss Design meets AI and robotics
Exhibition on the occasion of Osaka EXPO 2025, April 10–May 6
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GGQ2 Fire Protection Specialist
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Girondella, between contemporaneity and memory
Video interview with architect Mario Cucinella
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School gyms in Gordola and Bellinzona
Large wooden exoskeletons as a paradigm of flexibility
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Team Veragouth and Xilema
Our team include 114 employees: 32 technical engineers, architects and draftsmen, 4 sector directors, 77 specialized workers
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Veragouth and Xilema adopts Minergie
The top choice in terms of environmental sustainability
15.1.21
Veragouth and Xilema, industrial partners in research projects
Responsibility for the future
4.12.25
RPR – Carpentry Production Manager

How would you describe your role today, and what does it mean to you to be responsible for carpentry production?
Being responsible for carpentry production means ensuring that every phase of the process flows smoothly, safely, and accurately. For me, it is a role that requires balance: between planning and unforeseen events, technical requirements and people management, quality and speed. Above all, it means being a point of reference for the team, making sure everyone has the tools and conditions to work at their best, and that the final product reflects the quality we want to convey as a company.
Production is the beating heart of the company: what aspects motivate you most in your daily work?
I am motivated by seeing tangible transformation: from laminated timber beams to finished walls that become a real home for a client. I am also motivated by the human dimension: working with a close-knit team, growing together, solving practical problems, and finding solutions. Finally, I am driven by the idea of improving day by day: small steps, leaner processes, fewer mistakes, higher quality.
Is there a project or site that particularly engaged you and that you consider significant in illustrating the complexity of your role?
If I think of the projects that helped me most to step fully into my role as production manager, one stands out without a doubt: Bronz in Pregassona. It is a project to which I am particularly attached because I followed it in two different stages of my professional growth: first as a designer, when I modeled it in 3D, and then partly as production manager, when I was beginning to take on the new role. This allowed me to experience it in a truly comprehensive way.
The prefabrication was much more advanced than the standard: the walls left the workshop almost complete, with windows, sills, and even exterior cladding. It was a complex project that required strong coordination between the different company departments and close collaboration between the technical office, production, and installation teams. For me, this site was significant because it clearly shows what we can achieve as a team if we continue to invest in continuous improvement. The final result was, in my opinion, very satisfying and serves as an example of what the department can accomplish when all processes work in synergy.
Leading an operational team comes with many responsibilities: what do you try to convey to your colleagues in the workshop every day?
I try to convey respect, a sense of responsibility, and attention to detail. Above all, I aim to make everyone understand that each person’s work has a real impact on the final result: every correctly cut piece, every additional check, every timely report contributes to the quality of the home we deliver to the client. I also strive to maintain a calm and positive atmosphere: a team that works well is also a team that trusts each other and communicates effectively.
In your view, how does production work contribute to the quality perceived by the client?
The client perceives quality through what we produce in the workshop. The precision of cuts, the cleanliness of joints, the care in installing details: all of this shapes the perception of value, far more than one might think. Our work is the most tangible part of the company’s promise: we are the ones who make what the client has chosen on paper a reality.
Which aspects of production would you like to develop further in the coming years?
I would like to make processes increasingly smooth and efficient, and invest even more in people’s skills. I strongly believe in the value of an organized production environment, with clear workflows where everyone knows exactly what they have to do and can do it under the best conditions. I would like to continue improving integration between design, production, and installation, focusing on tools and procedures that reduce errors and increase work quality. Furthermore, I would like to consolidate an internal growth path that makes team members increasingly skilled, confident, and aware of their role: when the team grows, the quality of the department grows automatically as well.
What result or transformation has given you the greatest satisfaction since taking on this role?
The transformation that has given me the greatest satisfaction is definitely the introduction of tablets and the digitalization of production drawings. This change, together with the creation of a much more structured planning system than in the past, allows everyone to access up-to-date information in real time, reducing uncertainties and misunderstandings. Another very important aspect for me was introducing a person who works daily alongside the production team. Having someone who supports them, follows them, and helps solve practical and technical problems has had a positive impact both on work quality and on the department’s overall atmosphere. I expect these improvements will make work simpler, more organized, and more professional. I am convinced that this is the right direction for continued growth.
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Photo: Alfio Tommasini