Last month, I had the good fortune to travel to Venice, Italy, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Fila -- an Italian manufacturer of surface care products. And while a gala dinner on the Grand Canal was certainly spectacular and memorable, I was more impressed with some of the developments taking place in our industry.
My visit to Italy also included a tour of Fila's plant, where it was clear that the company is dedicated to quality. The plant is clean and organized -- making for an efficient operation. On top of that, Fila dedicates a great deal of time to research and development, which results in premium materials.