Historic Cartiera Grillo In Voltri Faces Closure

Genova's 200-year-old Cartiera Grillo paper mill in Voltri district has halted production and announced imminent closure, endangering all 20 remaining employees' jobs amid total loss of orders. SLC CGIL union attributes the shutdown to overwhelming foreign competition, particularly from Indian manufacturers that have crushed the historic Italian brand producing document envelopes and paper bags. During recent Confindustria talks, ownership confirmed the irreversible closure decision despite union pleas. SLC CGIL Genova Secretary General Sonia Montaldo revealed failed negotiations for extraordinary wage integration (cassa integrazione straordinaria), which management rejected outright. A final meeting on January 7th will assess any remaining options, though prospects remain dim for the venerable facility. This development signals another painful loss for Italy's shrinking independent paper sector battling unsustainable import pressures.​