Following the annual meeting of Assomac on June 27 the current chairman, Giuseppe Barrera will step down. According to the rules of the Italian leather and footwear machinery manufacturers association re-election is not allowed after a person has served two terms in the position. Barrera will have completed two terms on June 27.

Barrera, who was appointed vice-chairman of Intermeccanica in early April, has also been appointed to the committee of Confindustria. It is the body made-up from former chairman of confederations and representatives of regional and sectorial associations. He will remain in this office until May 2005.