For the Italian textile machinery sector, the year’s fourth quarter resulted in a decline in orders, mainly due to a negative performance recorded in foreign sales. These findings have been reported in an economic survey conducted by ACIMIT, the Italian Association representing the industry, indicating a 4% drop over the previous quarter. The value of the orders index for the period from…
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Press Release: Milan, Italy January 2015: The Italian plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and moulds industry reconfirms its status as a solid sector making a significant contribution to the national economy, particularly through exports. This news is all the more positive if we consider the context of a recession that has struck almost all sectors of Italian industry. The analysis…
Another DAVI plate roll has recently been installed for SUBSEA 7's production of suction anchors and components for the offshore industry. "SUBSEA 7 is undoubtedly one of the largest manufacturers in the offshore sector” – said President Orazio Davi. Following the excellent experiences in other African countries, he reconfirmed DAVI as a supplier for their yard in Ghana, where it has recently…
Italy Invests in the US: Italy's Auxiliary Company Moretto Sets Up a U.S. Facility in Columbus, Ohio
Italian auxiliary equipment manufacturer Moretto SpA has opened its first U.S. operation, in Columbus, Ohio, to handle sales, service and spare parts. Mr. Paolo Gasparotto, business development manager, said the 15,000-square-foot facility opened in October to cover the United States and Canada. Initially, Moretto is employing four people in Columbus, but Gasparotto said the company will…
December 18th, 20914 (Milan, Italy): Assocomaplast (the Italian trade association, belonging to CONFINDUSTRIA, which groups to-gether some 170 machinery manufacturers) has compared ISTAT foreign trade data for January-September of the current year with data for the same period in 2013 and confirms further growth in both imports and exports.
Exports rose by over 4% while purchases from…
Italy Invests in the US: Italy-Based Acciaierie Valbruna Invests $30 Million in Fort Wayne (INDIANA)
Valbruna Slater Stainless Inc., a stainless steel and nickel-alloy manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana., creating up to 45 new jobs by 2017.
The company, which is a subsidiary of Vicenza, Italy-based Acciaierie Valbruna SpA, will invest $30.5 million to renovate and equip its Fort Wayne facilities, constructing a 166,000-sq.-ft. addition. The…
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Italian Trade Agency and SelectUSA aim to promote business cooperation and investment between the United States and Italy.
The Italian Trade Agency ("ICE-Agenzia") and The SelectUSA Initiative ("SelectUSA") are pleased to announce the signing of…
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For the third quarter of 2014, orders for Italian textile machinery manufacturers grew compared to the previous quarter. Economic data from industry surveys conducted by ACIMIT, representing the textile machinery sector, indicate a 4% increase. The value of the orders index for the period from July to September came in at 89.8 points (basis 2010=100).
However, this rise in orders is limited to…