Italy's Abet Laminati, via its US subsidiary Abet Laminati USA, will construct a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, with future expansion planned on a 48-acre site. The facility will support full-cycle laminate production, from raw materials to finished products, and include office and showroom spaces. Groundbreaking is expected this year. The project…
We are pleased to announce that the new edition of Machines Italia Magazine, produced by WTWH Media as part of the promotional campaign of the same name in favor of Italian mechanics, in collaboration with Italian companies and trade associations, has been published.The magazine, which consists of 36 color pages, was attached to the September 2025 editions of Design World magazines, distributed…
The outlook for the robotics market in North America in the second half of 2025 remains positive, with moderate growth expected in line with trends observed in the first half of the year.📌 Forecast for industrial robotics According to industry analysis, the North American industrial robotics market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 10.1 percent through 2030, driven by…
Italy's ADR Axles USA Inc. subsidiary chose Perry, Iowa, for its new $14.3 million U.S. facility, drawn by the area’s quality of life, skilled workforce, and shovel-ready industrial site. The company plans to employ at least 35 people, including relocated managers, and may expand in five years. Perry’s amenities and proximity to Des Moines Area Community College, which trains students in…
🇮🇹 Report on U.S. Imports from Italy's 15 Mechanical Sectors (January-June 2023-2025)In the great trade flow across the Atlantic, Italian machinery has always been a symbol of ingenuity, precision and industrial tradition. From packaging systems to agribusiness solutions, Italy has exported not only technology but also manufacturing culture.However, data from the first six months of 2025 tell a…
American Rare Earths Inc. recently announced the discovery of approximately 2.34 billion metric tons of rare earth minerals near Wheatland, Wyoming-an increase of 64 percent over previous estimates, placing the site among the largest known deposits in North America. Considering that only 25 percent of the area has been explored to date, the potential for additional resources appears significant.…
Ficep Group, an Italian manufacturer of structural steel machinery, is investing $20 million to build a U.S. headquarters and warehouse in Alpharetta’s EcoPark, potentially creating 90 jobs. Based in Varese, Italy, Ficep specializes in customized fabrication lines for infrastructure projects and emphasizes hands-on customer training. The new 80,000-square-foot facility will include office and…
Italy's Caracol, a global leader in large-format additive manufacturing, has opened a new 10,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters and production center in Austin, Texas. Inaugurated in early September, the facility triples Caracol’s U.S. footprint, combining R&D, application development, and production under one roof. It supports up to 100 Heron AM and Vipra AM robotic platforms annually, built…
Italy's Westrafo will open a new production facility in Trotwood, Ohio, joining its sites in Italy and Ghana. This marks a key step in its global expansion, aiming to better serve U.S. customers with efficient, sustainable energy solutions. The 233,000 sq.ft. plant will produce medium voltage transformers, with operations just starting which were preceded with recruitment in late 2024. By 2027,…
Italian cable giant Prysmian is investing $500 million to expand its McKinney, Texas, operations with a 650,000-square-foot medium-voltage cable facility, creating 120 jobs and boosting U.S. energy infrastructure. The plant, expected to open in 2027, will enhance capacity to meet growing electricity demand. Prysmian acquired local firm Encore Wire for $4.1 billion in 2024. Since its founding in…