Richemont has expanded its leather goods manufacturing footprint in Italy with an investment of more than €10 million in its Scandicci facility near Florence, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Italian craftsmanship and greater control of its luxury supply chain.
The Swiss luxury group officially inaugurated the enlarged site on June 23 through its subsidiary Pelletteria Richemont Firenze (PRF). The expansion increases the factory’s size from 5,000m² to 12,000m², making it a key production hub for the group’s Fashion and Accessories division. The facility will design, develop and manufacture leather goods for five Richemont brands: Cartier, Chloé, Dunhill, Montblanc and Serapian.
The upgraded site includes dedicated workspaces for each brand, an advanced leather cutting centre, material testing laboratories and an R&D department. More than half of its energy requirements will be supplied by an on-site photovoltaic system as part of the group’s sustainability strategy.
Richemont said the investment reflects its long-term commitment to preserving Italian artisanal expertise while strengthening manufacturing capabilities. Employment at the facility has grown from 150 to 250 people and is expected to reach around 300, while the site also supports a network of approximately 100 local suppliers employing more than 2,000 specialised workers across the Florence leather district.
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