Dear Readers,I am pleased to introduce you to the dynamic landscape of Italian innovation and industrial advancement. Recent developments underscore the robust collaboration between Italy and North America across various sectors, including mining, construction, solar energy, automotive manufacturing, and more.At events like PDAC 2025, Italian companies are showcasing cutting-edge mining and…
Earlier this month, the Italian Trade Commission (ITA), ANIMA (the Italian Mechanical Engineering Industry Association), and UNACEA (the Italian Construction Equipment Association) proudly participated in PDAC 2025, the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention. Their participation highlighted Italy’s commitment to advancing mining and construction technology on a global scale. By…
The economic relationship between Italy and Canada continues to strengthen and expand. In 2024, Italy exported machinery and equipment to Canada worth €2.4 billion, solidifying its position as the 9th largest supplier to the North American country in this sector.Notably, there is significant demand for excavators, loaders, and concrete mixers. Italian exports of earthmoving and construction…
Exciting News Alert - Italy in Canada! We're thrilled to announce the opening of GRAF Industries Inc. in North America! "Our targets for this commercial operation are high," says Gianfranco Ferranti, Chief Executive Officer of GRAF Synergy. "This ambition is part of our DNA shared with all the companies of the GRAF INDUSTRIES group. We always aim higher and raise the bar when we see the…
The 30th edition of China Glass will be held in Beijing, May 22-25, in the NCIEC, New China International Expo Center, hub of all the major events that take place in the Chinese capital.
Known for the massive participation of exhibitors from around the world, the exhibition is organized by the Chinese Ceramic Society, which represents the trades involved in the science and technology of non-…
Innovation Days 2018 (hashtag #attendID) took place the week of June 25th in Detroit and the greater Chicagoland area, offering Midwestern companies in the automotive, advanced manufacturing and robotics industries extensive opportunities to engage with a group of Italian delegates organized by the Italian Trade Agency via its Rome and Chicago Offices.
The weeklong program underscored Italy’s…
At the invitation of the Italian Trade Agency and UCIMU – Sistemi per produrre (Italy’s machine tool, robots, automation systems and ancillary products (NC, tools, components, accessories) manufacturers' association), I joined six representatives of Canadian manufacturing companies on a visit to Lamiera in May. Lamiera is Italy’s metal forming tradeshow, which was being held for the first time in…
On the heels of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development’s launch of the Industrial National Plan 4.0, Machines Italia USA and the Italian Trade Commission (ITA) Chicago office hosted a conversation on the ground-breaking collaborations between Italian and US companies in advanced manufacturing and the emergence of the Industry 4.0.
The event took place on October 18th, 2016 at…
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi made his first official visit to Chicago on March 30, 2016. The visit by the Italian head of state focused on Italian manufacturers in the Midwest at the ITA’s i3 Forum=Impact. Innovate. Integrate. at the University of Chicago’s Gleacher Center.
“The i3 Forum provided a unique opportunity for U.S. and Italian manufacturers to address the challenges and trends…
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…