In collaboration with Serafini Srl, already a leader in the sector of support materials and adhesive tapes for footwear, leather goods and leather clothing, Leonardo Romoli and his brother give life to a new reality in the heart of Tuscan leather craftsmanship
ARS Srl is a young but ambitious company that has recently opened its doors in Scandicci, Tuscany, and aims to become the point of reference for the entire industrial area. Its activity focuses on fabric lamination services and the creation of reinforcements for leather goods, footwear and high-end clothing. The site, located at Via Charta 77, represents a new development in the area’s leather goods district, which is also the most important in Italy: in fact, the presence of highly qualified Ars professionals makes it possible to offer an extremely fast service of excellence, especially during the sample preparation period. The company caters above all to the big luxury brands, guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and meticulous attention to detail. Thanks to its experience and constant attention to perfection, ARS Srl is a reliable partner for large companies in the sector, who can count on the them for the production of their high-end products.
How did the collaboration with Serafini begin?
“The collaboration with Marco Serafini has lasted for more than 30 years, representing for me a fundamental pillar in my entrepreneurial career. For some time, Marco had had the desire to open an activity in Tuscany dedicated to haute couture, considering this region as the most important in the sector. After many years of reflection, we decided to set up this company, which represented a great challenge for us. In short, we deal with the creation of reinforcements and inlays, i.e. the materials used to support bags and shoes, or the lamination of their outer fabrics with cotton or microfibre reinforcements, depending on the needs of the client. We are always looking for new alternative solutions to offer our client companies, for example by testing nylon and polyester. Our new location in the industrial hub of Scandicci is a strong point for us, as it allows us to offer a faster service in the production of samples. In this way, our customers save time and money by not having to travel kilometres to reach us. In addition to product quality, which sets us apart, our goal is to always guarantee a timely and punctual service.
When did you begin exactly?
“In May. Our plan is to start with this new business, testing the interest of the market, and then possibly invest in more high-performance machinery at a later stage. We are aware of the challenges that await us, but we are also enthusiastic about embarking on this new entrepreneurial adventure, convinced that we can offer a unique service and meet the needs of clients in the high-end leather goods and clothing sector.
Step by step…
“Our goal, of course, is to grow in the high-end market, but our strategy is strictly dependent on its response and our initial success. We are aware that the first stages of a new business can be difficult: we only opened our company a few months ago and have had some difficulties. However, despite the initial difficulties, we are already receiving our first clients who come to us for our services with confidence. The guidance of Marco Serafini, with his 30 years of experience in the business sector, has been crucial for us, helping us to overcome the barrier of our previous business and become entrepreneurs in all respects. We are excited about this new challenge and ready to work hard to achieve our goals’.
What do you expect in the near future?
“Our goal is to do a good job and achieve a high turnover by the new year, so that we can invest in new equipment and technology to grow more and more. Our company is always looking for new innovative solutions in the field of fabric lamination, and research and development is a key part of our strategy. Our plan is to experiment with new types of laminations, investing in the training of our employees and collaborating with research partners to develop innovative solutions for our clients. We are convinced that research and development is the key to the future success of our company, and we are prepared to do everything possible to achieve this goal.