With his backing the club, now known as Snaidero Udine, reached the first division Serie A in 1968. A new arena, named Palasport Primo Carnera after the boxer of that name, was built in 1970.
The club, now called Snaidero Udine, achieved promotion to Serie A thanks to the owner's backing in 1968.  A new stadium, named Palasport Primo Carnera after the boxer Primo Carnera, was built in 1970.