The Farmers Forum anticipates a slowdown in the Canadian farm equipment market for 2024, following a robust performance the previous year. Projections by Farm Credit Canada indicate a notable decline in combine harvester sales, with an expected drop of 20%, contrasting sharply with the nearly 4.9% increase seen in 2023. This year signals a shift towards a buyer's market for combines, with new…
Critical minerals serve as the backbone of modern technology, indispensable in a vast array of products from mobile phones and solar panels to electric vehicle batteries, medical devices, and defense applications.The Government of Canada acknowledged the importance of critical minerals, identifying 34 minerals and metals on its critical minerals list, found below. Initially introduced in…
Get ready to witness the dynamic presence of the Italian delegation at Collision Conference 2024! As one of the most anticipated tech gatherings of the year, Collision Conference brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the latest trends and breakthroughs in technology, business, and innovation.About Collision Conference: Collision Conference…
Canada's manufacturing landscape stands on the brink of transformation. A convergence of innovative technologies, sustainability initiatives, and a fresh influx of talent is reshaping the industry, offering Canadian companies unprecedented opportunities to scale and fortify their operations through technology. This shift comes as a response to years of historic disruptions, including geopolitical…
In a significant move to advance agricultural technology, the Canadian and Saskatchewan governments have announced a joint investment of $5 million into the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI). This initiative, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), spans over five years and aims to fund PAMI’s project development, knowledge dissemination, and…
Metropolitan centers are often likened to jungles of concrete, as the towering structures that define cities from New York to Vancouver are predominantly constructed from concrete. However, a shift is on the horizon with a growing movement to erect taller buildings using mass timber.Mass timber refers to a group of building materials created by fusing multiple wood layers to form larger and more…
Omnia Packaging, a prominent Canadian sustainable packaging company, has joined forces with Friendlier, a leading reuse company in Canada, to introduce a groundbreaking 16-ounce reusable coffee cup. This collaboration addresses the pressing issue of single-use coffee cup waste in Canada, where approximately 1.5 billion cups are discarded annually. The Friendlier coffee cup allows consumers to…
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…
MAPEI Canada, a global leader in manufacturing adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry, is excited to announce its successful acquisition of Diaplas. Diaplas, based in Laval, Quebec, specializes in manufacturing profiles and trims for floors and walls, establishing itself as a key local player in the complementary tile accessories market since 1989.This strategic…
In an era defined by unprecedented global connectivity and rapid technological advancement, the manufacturing sector continues to serve as a catalyst for economic growth and innovation. Against this backdrop, the narratives featured in this edition of the newsletter are related to Italian companies’ strategic expansion in North America and their need to forge new collaborations when trying to…