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A parliamentarian, minister and captain of industry, Cavaliere del Lavoro Francesco Merloni was one of the protagonists of the Italian industrial system, picking up his father's legacy in the family business, now in the hands of his son Paolo. Through his efforts, Merloni brought the Ariston brand to China, where he built factories and made his quality products known, distinguishing himself for his environmental commitment, much appreciated in the Asian country.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ICCF remembers engineer Francesco Merloni who passed away on 1 October in the affection of his family. 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