At the traditional date for the nominations of the Knights of Labour, the Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, on a proposal by Silvio Berlusconi, acting minister of Economic Development, awarded Francesco Tornatore, President of Optotec SpA (NTETGroup), the prestigious title as one of the main protagonists of the Italian Industry.

The title comes as the result of a life with passion and dedication to the growth of his intensive activity.
Thanks to the initiative and entrepreneurial ability, the Cavalier Tornatore today is running a group of companies with more than 60 million euro turnover employing over 300 employees.

A lifetime achievement award, an award for personal commitment to business and industry for this effort comes a title Cavaliere del Lavoro to Francesco Tornatore, a leading figure in Sicily and Italian Industry