Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the West has imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia. The resulting spike in energy prices has had a serious impact on the Italian manufacturing industry: many companies have been forced to adjust their production plans and reduce energy consumption. SACMI mainly produces packaging machinery, ceramic equipment, filling equipment, cap-making machinery, and other products. When manufacturing ceramic equipment, a lot of energy is required for the firing process. The increase in natural gas prices has made the ceramics industry unsustainable.