Employees at Biesse’s headquarters in Pesaro—alongside thousands involved in its broad supplier network—are facing mounting uncertainty as the woodworking machinery manufacturer navigates a difficult period marked by declining orders and a leadership shake-up. Following a peak year in 2022 with revenues exceeding €820 million, Biesse has experienced a significant downturn. Since October 2024, staff have been working reduced hours under contratti di solidarietà, a temporary job security scheme set to end in late June. The company is currently in talks with unions to extend these agreements for another three months, the maximum extension allowed under ...