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Italian Printing, Graphic & Converting Machinery State of the Industry Report: 2012 Starts Strong

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Italian exports of graphic, paper and converting machinery have increased by 4.82% in the first quarter of 2012. Imports are also showing an impressive + 9.94%. Such are the figures published by the Research Center of trade association ACIMGA based on Istat data. The same source reveals that the USA remains the first buyer of Italian machinery with a 68.8 % increase, followed by Germany and China – over the last quarter, the latter has doubled its orders. “We are relieved to see the plus sign in front of these figures, in sharp contrast with the general economic scenario, especially in

GANDUS SALDATRICI SRL

For more then 50 years Gandus Saldatrici has been the point of reference for the production of heat sealers for hermetically sealed bags and sacks in polyethylene, polypropylene, paper, aluminium and heat-sealable coated laminates in general. Its steady development is prooved by its successful presence in the most technologically advanced packaging markets: vacuum, modified atmosphere, automatic packaging machines, complete lines, etc. Established in 1954, Gandus Saldatrici originally focused its activity on the production of heatsealers for closing bags in PE and heat sealable coated

BIMEC SRL

For over 30 years, Bimec S.r.l. have specialized in the design and construction of SLITTER REWINDERS suitable for plastic films, paper, laminates and all other materials used in the converting and packaging industry. Our well-engineered slitters are manufactured in Italy to the highest standards and are recognised internationally for their quality, durability and innovation. Bimec slitters are distributed and supported through a worldwide sales network. Years of experience have given us the flexibility to modify our standard models to suit most requirements. A high level of assistance and

PASQUATO SNC

PASQUATO is one of the leading designers and manufactures of HIGH SPEED PRECISION SHEETERS. The PASQUATO range of sheeters can be used to slit and cross cut materials from a roll in one operation; all the sheeters are available with a working width ranging from 59' up to 137', and can cut the following materials: Book Binding Materials Polyethylene Foam/Air Bubble Material Polyester Polycarbonate Special Paper Nonwovens Synthetic Leather PVC for the Stationery Industry Prepreg for the Electronic Industry Self Adhesive Materials Copper Foil Our standard sheeter, model TE 15 can cut rolls of

PREVIERO N. srl

PREVIERO is specialized in the production of machines and plants for granulation of plastic materials, rubber, paper, cellulose, and similar products. Our range includes products such as: blades granulators, shredders, pulverizers, pellettizers, cube-dicers and agglomerators. Thanks to more than 40 years' experience, PREVIERO is among the Leading Companies in the "size reduction" field, and this enables us to offer advanced solutions customized to the particular application. Production is spilt between two plants in Alzate Brianza and Anzano del Parco. Each stage of the production cycle is

COMERIO ERCOLE spa

COMERIO ERCOLE's activity started on an artisan basis and in difficult circumstances owing to the general conditions of the Italian Industry during that period: Till 1936: machines for textile industry, rubber and paper industry. 1946-1990: special machines for textile industry, for natural and syntetics rubber, for plastic materials, finishing and embroidery machines. Since 1990 upto the present day: mainly machines and plants for rubber and plastics, machines and plants for non-wovens fabric. Type of Customers in the last ten years: the most important world Industries dealing in the above

Italy and the Environment: Italian Machinery Used For 100% Recycled Paper Production in the US

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Pratt Industries (http://www.prattindustries.com) will begin production of eco-friendly paper / packaging with the opening of its state-of-the-art, 100% recycled paper machine in Shreveport, La., which will become a major producer of lightweight paper in North America. The Shreveport mill, Pratt’s third paper machine in the United States, represents a $150 million investment in the future of the industry. It will specialize in 23-pound liners and mediums to meet market demand for less packaging and greater environmental responsibility. At capacity, the Italian-made OVER Meccanica S.p.A. (http