JetZero, a California startup, is pushing ahead with its Z4 mixed-wing aircraft, saying it is the biggest innovation in commercial aviation since the jet age. The company is creating a $4.7 billion manufacturing center in Greensboro, N.C., that is expected to create 14,500 jobs by 2036. The Z4 design improves fuel efficiency by up to 50 percent and offers more space for 250 passengers or cargo.…
Serioplast, a global plastic packaging manufacturer based in Italy, will invest $25.7 million to establish a 140,000-square-foot facility in Shenandoah County, Virginia, creating 45 new jobs. The company, which supplies major brands like Procter & Gamble and Unilever, cited Virginia’s skilled workforce and strong business climate as key factors. Governor Glenn Youngkin praised the project and…
One year ago, GRAF Industries proudly opened its showroom in Canada, marking the beginning of a new era of innovation, passion, and collaboration. Situated in Vaughan, Ontario, this showroom has quickly become a cornerstone for Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology in Canada.As a leader in the machinery sector for PVC windows and doors, GRAF Industries is committed to pushing the…
The upcoming edition of The Innovation Alliance, set to take place at Fiera Milano from May 27 to 30, 2025, stands as a testament to the strength and adaptability of key sectors within instrumental mechanics. This event brings together industries that provide machinery and advanced technological solutions to major manufacturing sectors, reaffirming its role as a premier gathering for the European…
In the face of global economic and geopolitical challenges, Italian machinery continues to assert its position as a global leader in industrial machinery exports. The recently released Ingenium 2024 Report, a collaboration between Confindustria and Federmacchine, examines the strategic role of Italian machinery on the international stage, highlighting the sector's resilience and growth potential.…
In today's industrial landscape, enhancing supply chains is crucial for competitiveness and resilience. Claudia Valdés Palacios, director of ExpoManufactura Mexico, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the weaknesses in supply chains, while stronger ones maintained essential product flow. Mexico's manufacturing sector is transforming, guided by four key pillars for 2025: 1)…
In today's world, where environmental sustainability and plastic waste reduction are key, Omnia Packaging stands as a reference and guide for innovation and research of technologically advanced solutions and sustainable packaging. The company's growing international success is evidenced by the September 21 inauguration of a new production facility in Canada. The manufacturing investment, worth…
MAPEI Canada entries were winners in three categories at the Terrazzo Tile & Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC)'s 2023 Hardsurface Awards, including the top prize: Project of the Year. That distinction went to the Fantasyland Hotel lobby floor renovation within the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta – a project which also won in the Manufactured Tile and Slabs category. The other…
Milan, 21 February 2023. This afternoon, during a meeting attended by enterprises, the credit world, institutions, and the press, the first Sustainability Report dedicated to the machine tool sector was presented. It was carried out by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots, and automation systems manufacturers' association, in cooperation with ALTIS, Graduate School…
'Italian food producer sees the pasta-bilities in Canada'
London’s food production scene continues to grow, with Italian food processor Andriani S.p.A. announcing that it is opening its first-ever North American allergen and gluten-free pasta production facility in London, Ontario.
We are excited to build our first North American manufacturing facility in London, Ontario, Canada,” said Michele…