Italian precision engineering firm FPT Industrie S.p.A. has opened a new commercial and service branch in Windsor, Ontario, marking its entry into the Canadian market. The move brings the company’s high-precision machine tools and engineering expertise directly to North America. The Windsor branch will host a local team of Italian experts, offering tailored consulting, faster technical support, and improved access to spare parts for Canadian clients. The facility will also organize hands-on events, allowing customers to see and try FPT Industrie’s machines up close. By establishing a local

At the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 17, 2025, Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed the growing strategic partnership between Canada and Italy. Their discussions emphasized shared priorities in global security, innovation, and economic resilience—with clear implications for the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The two leaders reviewed progress under the Canada–Italy Roadmap for Enhanced Collaboration, highlighting joint efforts in artificial intelligence, critical minerals, clean energy, and defense. A new Canada–Italy Energy Dialogue will soon be launched

U.S. economic development strategies are moving toward sector-specific incentives, particularly in the advanced manufacturing sector. This sector integrates cutting-edge technologies such as automation and smart sensors to promote innovation, job creation and economic sustainability. Rather than using broad incentive packages, states are now tailoring their financial instruments to high-value industries such as semiconductors, clean technology, biotechnology, and quantum technology. This targeted approach helps states compete for major investments and align with federal priorities, including

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has officially joined the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute member consortium to support Italian companies and their U.S. subsidiaries in establishing or reinforcing their active presence in advanced manufacturing-related research and development within the United States. ITA will collaborate with other ARM Institute Members, sharing and exchanging valuable information. One of ITA’s key objectives is to assist in developing workforce training and education programs. These programs empower the U.S. workforce, especially within Italian-owned

An Italian life sciences company is planning to establish its new U.S. hub in central Indiana. Stevanato Group says it will invest up to $145 million to build and equip a 370,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fishers and create more than 230 jobs by the end of 2025. The company, which provides drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries, says the facility will support the expansion and production of its EZ-Fill solutions. Construction on the plant is expected to begin later this year. Stevanato Group says