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Landi Renzo Opens USA Operation Landi Renzo, the world’s largest alternative fuel system manufacturer, officially marked its place in Torrance last month at a grand opening celebration of its U.S. office. Originally hailing from Italy, Landi Renzo specializes in the production of clean vehicle technologies, certifying and converting vehicles to eco-friendly alternative fuel systems. Now, it is among the newest members of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce. A global leader in compressed natural gas and propane alternative fuel systems design, installation and service, Landi Renzo executives hope to bring jobs to California and to capitalize on the growing ‘green’ economy in the United States.
Ribbon Cutting: Mayor Frank Scotto and Ted Lieu (left) meet Andrea Landi (center) grandson of the company founder Renzo Landi and the new U.S. President of Operations
Matt Weiss, vice president of sales and marketing, said that California, and specifically Torrance, is an attractive location for Landi Renzo because of its accessible natural gas fueling infrastructure, large automotive presence and reputation as a worldwide environmental trendsetter.
Ted Lieu, the 53rd District Assemblyman, was also in attendance with his wife, an Environmental Quality Commissioner for Torrance, Betty Chim. The Honorable Nicola Faganello, Italian Consul General, also spoke at the opening, wishing Landi Renzo luck as they bring Italy even closer to California.
“We of course are extremely interested in what is happening in the rest of the country,” Weiss said, referencing Landi’s choice of California for its first US location. “It just made sense to be here now.”
The company was honored with certificates of recognition, extended on behalf of the California Legislature, the Torrance Chamber of Commerce (presented by Chairman of the Board Mark Waronek), the US House of Representatives (presented by Congresswoman Jane Harman’s office), and from California State 28th district Senator Jenny Oropeza.
In addition to the many economic benefits of alternative fuel systems, including the cost savings on refueling that come with natural gas use, other benefits will include a reduction of carbon dioxide and pollution reduction and a decrease in North American dependence on foreign oil. The Landi Group promotes the use of modern and advance system to combat atmospheric pollution, negative environmental changes, and to improve the quality of life. On Sept. 9, the company celebrated its recent acquisition of California engineering-based company, Baytech Corporation. Landi Renzo executives greeted the Mayor Frank Scotto for a ribbon cutting, along with Torrance Chamber of Commerce members and Andrea Landi, grandson of the company founder Renzo Landi and the new U.S. President of Operations.
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According to Weiss, the company is taking it “one step at a time, one vehicle at a time.” Contact us at 310-257-9481, or visit www.LandiUSA.com
Landi Renzo executives hope to bring jobs to California and to capitalize on the growing ‘green’ economy in the United States.