English translation of the articlerelease on the Issue 6 of TTM in 2025
Even amid global challenges, FGS has continued to grow and is now looking ahead to an important milestone: its 15th anniversary in 2026. Founder Alessandro Biggio shares the principles that have guided the company’s journey.
Internationalisation, sustainability, and reliability are the cornerstones of FGS’s success, explains Biggio. Based in La Spezia, the company specialises in manufacturing and supplying spare parts, pumps, and electric motors, aiming for steady growth amid an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
Certified ISO 9001 and ESG, FGS works closely with shipping companies, ship management firms, shipyards, and specialised operators across the maritime sector. Its core markets span the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including Singapore.
“It has been a particularly intense year,” says Biggio. “Our strength lies in a lean organisational structure, highly skilled people, and high-quality products—essential elements for a fast-moving business like ours. We are flexible, make quick decisions, and rely on technical expertise and practical solutions.”
FGS has consistently focused on protecting and expanding its market position. Continuous investment, diversification, and long-term partnerships have enabled the company to remain faithful to its values, while adapting to the demands of a global market.
“Our technical know-how has supported steady growth,” Biggio adds. “Customer loyalty is built on trust—earned through reliability, comprehensive service, and solid logistics. For us, sustainability goes beyond words; it is a concrete commitment reflected in actions that reduce environmental impact and strengthen social responsibility.”
In 2024, FGS published its second voluntary sustainability report, aligned with international standards and ESG criteria. The report addresses key areas such as energy management, training, employee wellbeing, and engagement with the local community—factors that actively guide strategic decision-making.
Looking ahead, FGS continues to strengthen its market positioning. A recent brand and logo refresh mirrors the company’s evolution while remaining true to its identity. At the same time, FGS is investing in digitalisation and exploring Artificial Intelligence to enhance operations and customer service, always keeping people and technical expertise at the core.
“Technological innovation and organisational development must move together,” Biggio concludes. “The real challenge is maintaining a long-term vision in a global context that remains complex and unpredictable.”
In 2026, FGS will celebrate 15 years of activity. The company will continue to engage with the international maritime community at key events such as Posidonia, Europort Istanbul, and SMM Hamburg, pursuing its path of sustainable growth and global expansion.