Shaping Wonders: A story of vision, innovation and courage

From an artisan workshop in the Venetian plain to the boldest skylines in the world: this is the story of Massimo Colomban, the man who turned a local dream into a global enterprise.In 1973 he founded his first company, ISA, and in less than twenty-five years built the Permasteelisa Group, a world leader in the creation of architectural envelopes, the glass and steel skins that dress the planet’s most iconic skyscrapers. From Australia to Germany, from the Netherlands to the United States and Asia, Colomban led anexpansion that blended innovation, design, and Italian industrial culture.His entrepreneurial vision stands out for one revolutionary principle: sharing success. In 2002, he entrusted the management of the group to eighty-three executives, granting them a significant share of the company’s capital as a gesture of trust and participation, a rare act that speaks louder than words about his idea of leadership.After completing his first industrial epic, Colomban embarked on a new challenge: the rescue and revival of CastelBrando, one of the largest castles in Europe. Together with his wife Ivana Casagrande, he transformed two thousand years of history into a living place, open to the world and welcoming over 150,000 visitors each year.Entrepreneur, visionary, and mentor, Massimo Colomban embodies a generation that built the future with its own hands, becoming a respected guide and voice in universities and international settings.His life is a journey between innovation and roots, courage and responsibility, individual vision and shared value.A story of Italian excellence that begins in a workshop and reaches the sky. Read more