The Gimav Studies Centre releases official data on the sector: the growth trend continues for the 8th consecutive year
"This marks the eighth consecutive year of growth. The upswing in exports continues, and domestic market indicators are starting to improve as a result of the Industry 4.0 Plan incentives. Our sector is growing, and it's very gratifying to be able to say that the…
The year 2017 was extremely positive for the Italian industry of machine tools, robotics and automation, registering double-digit increases for all main economic indicators, except for that of exports that however started growing again after the downturn in 2016. The year 2018 will be just as positive, confirming the excellent situation that the sector has been experiencing. This…
The week-long visits of the Italian Technology Awards winners recently concluded. An international program sponsored by ITA (Italian Trade Agency), it is part of a “Machines Italia” special project aimed at expanding the educational horizons of North American students through cross-contamination of skill-sets and knowledge transfer with a select group of Italian machinery manufacturers. For the…
As of last June, Assocomaplast is AMAPLAST, the Italian trade association of manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery and moulds. The members’ board overwhelmingly approved the name change and the association’s new logo featuring the AMP acronym and the colours of the Italian flag.
In a period when the plastics industry is constantly in the spotlight and often…
Now in its 15th year, GlassBuild America is the gathering place for the entire glass, window and door industries in North America. The 2017 edition of the annual event took place from September 12 to 14 in Atlanta, GA, and was Presented by the National Glass Association and the Window & Door Dealers Alliance along with the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, the Glass…
In the April-June 2017, orders for Italian woodworking technologies recorded 31.9% growth rates, compared to the same period of 2016 (previous quarter growth was 22.2%), reported Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers’ association Acimall. The final figure results from the performance of foreign trade, with orders increasing by 34.8% in the quarter under scrutiny, and the…
State of the Industry Report: Italian Glass Working Machinery in 2016 Gained Ground in World Markets
At the annual members’ meeting held on 30 June 2017, GIMAV officially presented and shared the data on the Italian Flat Glass and Hollow Glass industry. The report, titled “The Italian industry of glass processing machinery, systems, accessories and special products in 2016” – provides a comprehensive and detailed annual snapshot of the industry, highlighting its structural characteristics,…
Everything You Need To Know About The Top Performers In Italy’s Glass Industry At Your Fingertips
The print directory of GIMAV Members is ready for distribution to all glass industry professionals in Italy and abroad. This must-have tool is the perfect showcase for the country’s production and contains all the best that Italy’s manufacturers of machinery, systems and plants, accessories and…
2016 closed with a positive sign: this is the final result of a 12-month period characterized by a clearly positive trend of technology, equipment and tools for wood and wood-based materials. As we wait for final figures, the Studies Office of Acimall – the Confindustria member association that represents the companies of this excellent “made in Italy” sector – estimates that…
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…