​With an investment of more than 17 million dollars, the new Magneti Marelli plant started operations in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. These structures, the fourth project installed by the company in the northern state of Coahuila, will generate 250 jobs. During the inauguration ceremony, Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme pointed out that the new Magneti Marelli plant in Ramos Arizpe, dedicated to the production of components for the automotive industry consolidates the attraction of investment and economic development opportunities in the State. Humberto Lopes, general manager of the plant, indicated

The Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, announced Tuesday that sustainability-focused Ecopol, a European leader in the production of biodegradable PVA film, will invest more than $38 million and create 130 new jobs at the company's first North American facility in Spalding County south of Atlanta (Georgia). Georgia is home to a large and active Italian business community, and Italy has maintained a consular presence in Georgia since 1899. In 2021, exports from Georgia to Italy increased more than 18% over the previous year ($557 million total exports in 2021). Wilson led an economic development

An Italian fabric maker is locating manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County. Pratrivero USA Inc., a division of Pratrivero Nonwovens, is investing $17.6 million and creating 34 new jobs in the former Mayer Industries building at 3777 Industrial Boulevard. Industrial Boulevard is near Interstate 26’s Exit 145. The investment includes $6.5 million in buildings and $11.1 million in machinery and equipment. The 34 new jobs will be realized within the next three years. Headquartered in Italy and family-owned and operated for 14 generations, Pratrivero Nonwovens provides fabrics used in a

​Gruppo Fanti, a metal packaging manufacturing company headquartered in Bologna, Italy, will open its first U.S.-based plant in Weirton, planning to invest $30 million into the Brooke County (Weirton, West Virginia) operation. The new manufacturing facility will produce metal packaging containers with state-of-the art equipment, creating an initial 40 new full-time jobs. This investment is not only the first production facility in the United States for the parent entity Gruppo Fanti, but also the largest expansion project in the company’s 77-year history. Renovations are anticipated to be

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

Covid-19 has affected everyone and did not spare the manufacturing industry. Surprisingly, however, many companies have adapted to these changing circumstances realizing that evolution is and always has been the only constant in their line of business. Mexico, with a territorial extension of more than 1.9 million km2, is the fourteenth largest country, and is strategically positioned as a gateway to the North American, Central and South American markets. Its Federal Republic is made up of 32 states, with high concentrations of economic activities within its three main metropolitan areas

Covid-19 has affected the whole world and it did not spare the manufacturing industry. However, surprisingly, many companies have adapted to these changing circumstances by understanding that evolution is and always has been the only constant in their line of business. Mexico, with a land mass of over 1.9 million km2, is the fourteenth largest country in size, and is strategically positioned as a gateway to the North America and Central and South America markets. Its Federal Republic consists of 32 states, with high concentrations of economic activities within its three major metropolitan

Following (and mostly thanks to) the entry into force of the T-MEC trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico, seven major industrial projects, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive projects, will be completed at the World Trade Center Industrial Park in San Luis Potosi. "Despite the economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the T-MEC gave a boost to the Mexican economy and in particular to its industrial ecosystem in San Luis Potosi," said Jose Luis Contreras, CEO of Grupo Valoran (commercial real estate), commenting on the new string of investments within the state's World

Following (and mostly thanks to) the entry into force of the T-MEC trade agreement between the USA, Canada and Mexico, seven large industrial projects, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive ones, will be completed at the World Trade Center Industrial Park in San Luis Potosí. “Despite the economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, T-MEC gave a boost to the Mexican economy and in particular to its industrial ecosystem in San Luis Potosí” said José Luis Contreras, Executive Director of Grupo Valoran (commercial real estate), while commenting on the new string of investments within the State’s

​ Gruppo Fanti, a metal packaging manufacturing company headquartered in Bologna, Italy, will open its first U.S.-based plant in Weirton. The new plant will initially create 40 new full-time jobs and Gruppo Fanti plans to invest $30 million into the Brooke County operation. “I love when we have firsts in West Virginia, and I’m really proud that Fanti Group has chosen to make West Virginia the home of their first manufacturing plant in America,” Gov. Justice said. “Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts, from all of us in West Virginia. This is so meaningful to our state. We want you