Leo Morandi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Leo Morandi

Italian businessman

Date of Birth: 14-Sep-1923

Place of Birth: Sassuolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Date of Death: 02-May-2009

Profession: businessperson, entrepreneur, inventor

Nationality: Italy

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Leo Morandi (14 September 1923 – 2 May 2009) was a promoter of the new post-World War II commercial ceramics industry of Sassuolo, Italy.
At first he collaborated with local ceramic producers (Marazzi Group) and with Industries D'Agostino in Salerno, Italy.
In 1954, after selling an innovative patent to Ceramiche Marazzi (biscuit selection unit), he was able to initiate startup of his own equipment supply business.
Leo Morandi's innovations, knowledge, and experience aided growth and advancement throughout the Sassuolo ceramic companies, which in the 1960s constituted the worldwide known Sassuolo tile district.