messico [at] ice.it">A collaboration agreement between CICEG, the Chamber of the Footwear Industry of the State of Guanajuato, and ASSOMAC, the Italian National Association of Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods and Tanning Technologies, has been brokered by the Italian Trade Agency Mexico City office. Once formally ratified, the agreement will give CICEG members privileged access to the latest in Italian technology and know-how to assist them in retooling their operations to manufacture much-needed PPEs and provide front line workers essential equipment.For further information on the

At the beginning of February, the Italian Trade Agency’s Mexico City office organized a seminar in San Jose’, Costa Rica’s capital, focused on agricultural economics, processes and technology. Researchers from Italy’s CREA, the Council for Agricultural Research and Agricultural Economics Analysis, and the University of Milan illustrated the latest developments in crop management, business and economic models as well as the latest machinery and innovations. Among the audience were high level representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of Costa Rica, the Center for Advanced Technology, the

The recently announced novel agreement will replace the previous arrangement and represent the new institutional framework for relations between the European Union and Mexico. The treaty has an ambitious and particularly advanced structure which will probably be an example for negotiations with other Central and South American countries. It includes provisions on sustainable development and the effective implementation of the Paris climate agreements, the protection of human rights and political cooperation. It is also the first agreement that the European Union signs with a Latin American

Bovone, an Italian manufacturer of machinery and technologies for the second processing of flat glass and natural and synthetic stones, has selected Rockingham County and Reidsville, North Carolina for its first North American headquarters. The company’s product lines are structured in two main areas of excellence: the product line consisting of stand-alone machines, grinding, bevelling, and washing of glass and stone; and the product line dedicated to complete plants for the silvering (coating) and layering of glass. These two areas are integrated to create the fully automated BRS Bovone

Pegaso Industries S.p.A. an Italian maker of auxiliary equipment has established Plastic Systems US in Atlanta to serve the North American market. The new subsidiary will help it grow the local market, including auxiliary equipment for extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and processing of PET. It joins Plastic Systems Shanghai, Plastic Systems Latin America, and Plastic Systems India, which reportedly generate a consolidated turnover of €70 million ($78 million) and employ more than 400 people worldwide. The company has hired industry veteran Michael Smith as VP of sales and service

Soliani, since 1984 leader in the production and sale of electromagnetic shielding articles, has specialized over the years in a wide range of solutions that are used in various sectors: aeronautical, defense, naval, industrial, space, automotive and medical. Its products - certified to the highest international industry standards - include, Faraday bags, conductive adhesives and sealants, shielded rooms, automatic deposition of conductive silicone, EMI/EMC fingers strip, shielded honeycomb air vent, EMI shielded windows, EPDM conductive gasket EMC/NBC, electrically conductive silicone gasket

Since its inception, in 1987, Gorreri has been striving to provide advanced and customized processing technology and solutions for the baking industry. The more challenging the task the better Gorreri is able to deliver. From complete lines to dosing, cutting, mixing, filling, writing and printing systems and solutions. For the production of cupcakes macarons, brownies, eclairs, pies, cheesecakes and more. Any Gorreri equipment is engineered and manufactured following a specific constructive philosophy that makes unique and inimitable our products: Optimize is better that wasting space and

OMAP Tools was among the first companies in Italy to specialize in the production of rotating modules and construction elements for the machine tools industry. That was back in 1970. Now, 50 years later, the company has become a beacon for motorized tool holders, angular heads and tool holders in the steel, wood & alloys industries, collaborating with the major CNC machine tool manufacturing companies worldwide. This thanks to its uncompromised commitment to advanced technology, reliability and quality which encompasses all the phases of its products lifecycle. In order to better serve and

​ The 3rd edition of Robotics Summit and Expo, taking place in Boston, Massachusetts from September 24 to 25, 2020 will bring together, in one place, at one time, technical and business professionals from across the globe to share knowledge, experience, and insights with the goal of driving robotics development and innovation forward. The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will be attending the expo-conference to learn about the latest advanced manufacturing research and technology developments and connect with academia and industry professionals including the US government National Innovation

The Italian Trade Agency via its North American Offices together with 16 of Italy’s leading machinery manufacturers associations will be producing the 2020 edition of the Machines Italia magazine (Vol XIII). The magazine is being developed with SME, the North American based association who organizes leading events for the advanced manufacturing sector such as IMTS, Fabtech, Rapid amongst others and publishes Manufacturing & Engineering and Smart Manufacturing magazines. We would like to provide those of you who work with Italian solution providers an opportunity to share your company’s