Ten years of Capurso markets: quality that inspires and lasts!

Ten years of Capurso markets: quality that inspires and lasts!

Today, May 27, 2025, the Capurso Group is celebrating a significant anniversary in Stuttgart. Exactly ten years ago, Rocco Capurso took over the Remstal Mack market in Weinstadt-Endersbach and began implementing his vision of high-quality food and a customer-oriented shopping experience. The group now includes five locations, including Marktkauf and E-Center Capurso in Schorndorf, EDEKA Capurso in Welzheim and Marktkauf Capurso in Filderstadt. How zvw.de reports, Capurso's focus is not on expansion, but on continuous improvement.

Rocco Capurso emphasizes that the employees in the operating departments are professionals and regularly look for inspiration in markets from Paris to Vienna and in Piedmont. In order to increase quality in its markets, Capurso is planning modernizations at all locations. On the occasion, he made it clear that the goal of the Capurso markets is not to become bigger, but to become better. In this context, his sons Luca and Christian are also involved in succession planning.

Training and innovation in the plastics industry

Parallel to the activities of the Capurso Group, an anniversary is being celebrated in Switzerland: the Competence Center for Applied Plastics Technology (KATZ) is celebrating its 30th anniversary. How packaktuell.ch reports, it was founded in collaboration with the Swiss plastics industry and the Aargau University of Applied Sciences and has since established itself as an important player in the training of skilled workers.

Over the last 30 years, over 30,000 employees have established themselves in the Swiss plastics industry, playing a significant role in the economy with sales of almost 17 billion francs. In order to meet the requirements of the technologically evolving industry, KATZ has introduced standardized basic training as well as special training for digital production technologies and robotics. These measures are crucial for the future-proof training of plastics technologists.

The KATZ also represents an important space for technology transfer. Companies can test their recycling processes on the test facilities, which helps to promote the circular economy. The center also helps companies reduce their energy requirements and improve the longevity of their products. This is particularly relevant because the plastics industry in Switzerland is robust and crisis-resistant, as are other industrial sectors that benefit from the established plastics industry.

Anniversary occasion and developments in the industry

An anniversary event will take place at KATZ on June 1st, at which Government Councilor Alex Hürzeler will give the opening words. Other speakers, including Grand Councilor Dr. Adrian Schoop and Carsten Diekmann from Georg Utz AG will discuss the opportunities of Switzerland as a production location. New trends in automation and digitalization will also be demonstrated at this event.

In summary, both Capurso markets and KATZ have a significant impact on their respective industries. While Capurso focuses on quality and employee focus, at KATZ the focus is on training skilled workers. These developments are a sign of the importance of entrepreneurs and educational institutions that are always striving to optimize their offerings and meet market demands. Further information on skilled worker development in the plastics and circular economy is also available here to find.