It has been almost 27 years since Eugenio came to visit me in my office in Milan, although it seems like yesterday that we spoke of the dream of making Magis into a world-renowned brand. Since then our families have stayed in close contact.

During the second year of our acquaintance we created “Rondine” folding chair and “Garage” shoe storage system. “Rondine” was well-received by the various markets around the world, and soon became a highly successful product.

Other happy memories include Eugenio’s visits to Japan for various conferences, where he was greatly appreciated as he spoke enthusiastically of his passion for creating Magis products. This passion is a key aspect of his personality, and is revealed in his spirit of constant research and in the strong partnerships and the network built up among the many designers, craftsmen and technicians.

As Eugenio predicted, MAGIS has indeed become a brand of global excellence.