Visitor pre-registrations for Vitrum 2017 in Milan, grew four-fold compared to two years ago. The number of visitors grew by more than 20% compared to 2015 at 12.30 PM. The overall value of machinery on display is in excess of €2 million. The net exhibition area of more than 13,000 sq. m accommodates 237 exhibitors from all over the world. This is Vitrum 2017, inaugurated at Fiera Milano Rho (Milan) today, October 3rd, 2017. “This is year zero for us – stated Dino Zandonella Necca, President of Vitrum – we expended all of our efforts in this year’s edition in terms of synergistic activities

The Simposium Nacional de la Industria Fundidora or Foundry Technology Symposium, organized by Sociedad Mexicana de Fundidores-SMFAC in partnership with AMAFOND, the Italian Foundry Suppliers’ Association, is the single largest industry event in Mexico. The 16th edition of the Symposium took place in Querétaro, QE, last October 4 to 6. Machines Italia Mexico took part in the event with a group of leading Italian foundry technology companies. For further information on this initiative, please contact info [at] machinesitalia.org (subject: Machines%20Italia%20E-newsletter)

Marmo+Mac is the leading global trade event for the natural stone industry. It encompasses the entire sector’s supply chain, from raw material to semi-finished and finished products, from processing machinery and technologies, to applications of stone in architecture and design. The figures of Marmo+Mac 2017 confirm its leadership status: 67,186 visitors, 60% of which are from 146 countries, 1,670 exhibitors, 64% from 52 countries. Machines Italia Mexico, in partnership with VeronaFiere and CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE, the association representing the Italian marble and stone machinery

Vitrum’s year zero is just around the corner. Taking place October 3rd to 6th, at Fiera Milano Rho (Pavilions 5 and 7), the 20th edition of the Italian International trade show dedicated to machinery, accessories and special products for processing and hollow glass. One feature of the show is the return of Italian Hollow Glass. The 2017 edition of Vitrum promises a major comeback. Italy’s Hollow Glass sector will be on hand, emphasizing the importance of this major global industry trade show. The hollow glass sector will be located in Pavilion 7. Antonini Srl , Colorobbia Consulting Srl

Machines Italia Mexico invited Mexican companies to visit the 27th SIMEI trade show which took place from September 11th to 15th in Munich, Germany. SIMEI was held in conjunction with Messe München’s drinktech, the international trade fair of equipment for beverages and liquid food, and focused on technology, machinery and equipment for wine production, conditioning, storage, bottling and packaging as well as related logistics and services. 20,000 Sq. mt., 2 halls, 200 exhibitors, 75,000 visitors from more than 180 countries were the figures of SIMEI. The next edition of the biennial show

Nova Siria Srl, an Italian based supplier of jointing, repairing and hot-tapping systems for land and marine pipelines performed an emergency repair at the Chugach Electric Association’s Cooper Lake in Alaska, last spring. Working with McMillen (contractor) and MWH/Stantec (engineering), Nova Siria supplied 36” MultiGrip Couplings for the pipeline supporting the local Chugach Electric Association’s infrastructure. The existing couplings had to be replaced to make the siphon operational. It was a time sensitive and delicate operation that Nova Siria and its local partners successfully completed

Makro Labelling North America is a branch of Makro Labelling SRL, a leading labelling technology provider based in Goito, Italy. According to Michael Kucey, Makro Labelling decided to invest in Quebec to better serve its rapidly growing customer base in Canada and North America. In fact, over the past 2 years alone, Makro sold over 50 machinery and lines to North American clients. Makro will be exhibiting at the upcoming Pack-Expo 2018 in Chicago.

The Italian Government’s adoption of the National Industry 4.0 Plan for industrial technological and digital transformation represents a great opportunity for manufacturing companies operating in Italy. The plan aims to raise tax incentives for investments in goods and technologies that connect physical and digital systems, in order to conduct complex analysis (Big Data) and adapt manufacturing systems in real time. The 2017 Budget Law introduces new tax incentives and increases existing incentives for companies investing in technological and digital transformation in accordance with the

AROL SpA, an Italy-headquartered global company involved in the design, production and distribution of capping and corking systems, has finalized its acquisition of Italian packaging equipment manufacturer UNIMAC-GHERRI, a specialist in the production of filling and capping of glass containers with twist-off caps. The acquisition of UNIMAC-GHERRI is part of the growth strategy of AROL SpA who are looking to expand its equipment offerings and integration of high-tech equipment. AROL is a part of FT System who specialize in non-destructive inspection and quality control for in-line and

As of last June, Assocomaplast is AMAPLAST, the Italian trade association of manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery and moulds. The members’ board overwhelmingly approved the name change and the association’s new logo featuring the AMP acronym and the colours of the Italian flag. In a period when the plastics industry is constantly in the spotlight and often criticized for its impact on the environment, this new name sends a positive signal and strengthens the idea of an organization and a group of companies that are committed to developing and promoting cutting-edge