Italian machine builders lead the way in machine and process innovation
Cornerstones to Success: Collaboration and Cooperation
Bedrock industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and construction – key sectors served by Italian machine builders – are experiencing numerous growing pains as North American end users seek ways to adjust to challenging business environments and the rapid progression of paradigm-shifting technologies like automation. Navigating these treacherous waters remains a challenge for North American end users, with common problems like operating costs and difficulties incorporating new technology continually bubbling up to the surface.
Fortunately for North American customers, Italian machine builders are dedicated experts in helping end users find workable and efficient solutions to ongoing industry challenges. In this issue of Machines Italia , we take a closer look at how Italian machine builders are using innovation, technology, and collaborative problem solving to tackle the pressing concerns of their end users. By innovating together with their end user customers, Italian machine builders are leveraging their cutting-edge equipment designs to address common industry challenges. By providing technology-focused solutions that incorporate the latest in machine design and functionality, Italian machine builders make meaningful contributions to key end user goals like driving down operating costs.
These core competencies are not only defining characteristics of Italian machine builders, they are also readily acknowledged and deeply appreciated by North American end users. Consider the collaborative, innovative spirit that underpins the culture of Italian machine builders, for instance. When asked about their
In this issue of Machines Italia, we explore in more detail how Italian machine builders are working together with North American end users, seeking innovative and technology-focused solutions to persistent industry challenges, such as managing operating costs. Articles focus specifically on how Italian machine builders present technology-focused solutions; how Italian machine builders are addressing industry-wide challenges; how Italian machinery is helping end users drive down operating costs; and how Italian machine builders are working with their end user customers to innovate machines and processes to succeed together.
perceptions, 94% of North American end users agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian machinery incorporates innovative and unique design features. In addition to recognizing the ubiquity of Italian design innovation, 93% North American end users also agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian machine builders are trusted industry collaborators. There is no doubt that North American end users recognize the powerful, innovative solutions being dreamed up by Italian machine builders.
The near-unanimous recognition and acclaim for Italian excellence translates all the way down through the topics explored in this issue of Machines Italia. From recognizing Italian machine builders’ skill and creativity at incorporating the latest design features to provide technology-focused solutions (87% of end users) – to providing transformative solutions to address common industry challenges (92% of end users) and specifically helping customers drive down operating costs (93% of end users) – North American end users overwhelmingly acknowledge the foundational strengths of Italian engineering.
2025 has already proven to be a challenging year for North American end users, with significant uncertainty likely remaining for the immediate future. Fortunately, North American end users do not have to embark on this rocky road alone – they can count on the dedicated support of their Italian machine builder partners. To all of our North American end user partners, both current and future, we say: Italian machine builders are here to support your success –through thick and thin – to reach new heights of excellence together.
Avanti insieme!
Sincerely,
Marco Verna Trade Commissioner—Chicago
2 Cornerstones to Success: Collaboration and Cooperation
Italian machine builders lead the way in machine and process innovation.
4 Robots in the Field
Robots are popping up everywhere these days, helping companies carry out essential functions and freeing up employees to apply their skill and expertise to other critical tasks.
5 Inside the Surge of Trust: Why North American Manufacturers Choose Italian Machine Builders
North American manufacturers looking for a trusted machine builder often don’t look at home. They head to Italy.
8 Beyond the Build: How Italy’s Machine Makers Are Powering Smart Manufacturing
From predictive maintenance to robotics and digital twins, Italian OEMs are fusing tradition with technology to deliver intelligent, adaptable, and futureready solutions for North American industry leaders.
12 Engineered to Solve: Italian Ingenuity in Action
From digital integration to sustainability, discover how Italy’s OEMs are transforming North American manufacturing challenges into competitive advantages.
18 Efficiency Is the New Luxury — and Italy Is Delivering
With economic pressure mounting, North American manufacturers are turning to Italian machines that promise performance and savings.
22 Innovating Together: How Italian Machine Builders Drive Industry Forward Through Collaboration
By blending deep expertise with close client collaboration, Italian OEMs are transforming North American industry challenges into cutting-edge, customized solutions across molding, extrusion, and digital retrofitting.
25 Machines Italia News
News briefs from a selection of our 10,000 machinery manufacturers.
30 Italian Technology Award Programs
Connecting international students and faculty members with Italian companies and associations.
31 Italian Innovation in the Spotlight
From Chicago and Las Vegas to Mexico City and Ontario, Machines Italia is on the road to innovation.
32 Upcoming Trade Shows in Italy
Experience some of the industry’s best and brightest at these upcoming events.
34 Innovation at Work in Global Markets
A look at Machines Italia’s 15 partner associations and industries.
For a detailed interactive digital map on Italian Solution Providers in North America, please visit tinyurl.com/ItalyNAProviders.
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Robots in the Field
Robots are popping up everywhere these days, helping companies carry out essential functions and freeing up employees to apply their skill and expertise to other critical tasks. More than just a flashy piece of technology, robots are invaluable tools helping to advance industries, like agriculture, and strengthen bottom lines.
Italy has rapidly become an epicenter of robot innovation and advancement, with urban centers like Pisa and Milan hosting a number of established robotics manufacturer headquarters and nurturing a thriving ecosystem of ambitious startups. With nearly 700 robotics companies, Italy now outpaces even the most prestigious industry-leading robotics countries like France and Germany. Thanks to this diversity of robotics manufacturers, Italian robots are now some of the most innovative and diverse options available on the market. As Italian robot manufacturers continue to expand the depth and breadth of their offerings, they are looking abroad to North America, in search of fertile fields to apply their cutting-edge solutions.
One of the emerging markets for robotics in North America in particular is the agriculture industry. With labor-intensive, repetitive processes like planting and picking, and high employee turnover rates, agricultural operations are always on the lookout for strategies to trim costs and increase efficiency. Italian robot manufacturers have a number of solutions to help address these sticky industry challenges, from fully autonomous mobile field robots, to robotic components that can help automate specific machine functions like precision seed planting. Many of these robotics-based solutions are already being incorporated on Italianmade farm equipment, thanks to partnerships between Italian machine builders and Italian robotics experts.
There are so many more functionalities and tools that agricultural robots can open the door to beyond automating physical tasks like planting and harvesting. Consider the power of real-time monitoring, for instance. In industries like manufacturing,
real-time dashboards can be effective tools to monitor production environments. In the agricultural industry, robots can also power real-time monitoring directly in the field to help farmers guard against devastating threats like pests and disease. Farm machinery equipped with additional robotic visual inspection systems can help operations search for signs of disease or pest infestation as the equipment passes through the field. This task can be automated even further by mounting these powerful robotic vision detection systems on mobile robot bases able to traverse rows of crops all on their own. Gathering data on pest and disease instances in this way enables the creation of real-time dashboards, empowering farmers to carefully monitor their crops and guard against potentially disastrous consequences. No longer do farmers have to rely on spot checks and gut feelings: with robot-powered real-time data, they can confidently make decisions and nip developing disease and pest problems in the bud.
The partnerships between Italian machine builders and Italian robot experts are yielding tangible benefits for the agriculture industry. As these robotic features become more common on Italian machinery, and as Italian robot makers expand their reach further into the North American market, end users are primed to “reap” the benefits of Italian engineering.
Tom Ryden
Executive Director MassRobotics
Largest independent robotics hub massrobotics.org
Tom Ryden is the Executive Director at MassRobotics, the largest independent robotics hub. He has devoted his career to creating viable businesses based on technology, covering domains ranging from factory to battlefield to healthcare. Tom has overseen the development and introduction of leading mobile robotics products, executed product development and marketing contracts with major automotive, telecommunications and healthcare companies. Tom is active in the robotics community, helping lead trade associations and advising numerous start-ups.
Inside the Surge of Trust: Why North American Manufacturers Choose Italian Machine Builders
A Culture of Collaboration
North American manufacturers looking for a trusted machine builder often don’t look at home. They head to Italy.
That’s according to results from a new survey conducted on behalf of the Italian Trade Agency’s Machines Italia project by WTWH Media and Reach Solutions, which found that 92% of respondents either agree or somewhat agree that Italian OEMs/suppliers are trusted collaborators. The survey, via WTWH Media and Reach Solutions, also found that 26% of respondents identify the collaborative nature of Italian machine builders as a key factor in their decision to buy Italian.
Beyond the numerous technical advantages of choosing Italian machinery, end users across industries confidently view Italian machine builders as true partners, mutually invested in their success.
How is Italian machinery and Italian OEM/suppliers perceived by end users?
Q1: Italian OEMs/suppliers are trusted collaborators
Q2: Italian machinery incorporates the latest technology features like AI and machine learning
Q3: Italian OEMs/suppliers offer solutions that save our operations money
Q4: Italian machinery includes innovative or unique design features
Q5: Italian OEMs/suppliers are turn-key providers, offering solutions at all steps of a project
Q6: Italian machinery reduces our reliance on skilled human labor
Q7: Italian OEMs/suppliers offer solutions that save our operations time and capacity
Q8: Italian machinery helps us meet our sustainability goals and improve operational sustainability
Q9: Italian OEMs/suppliers provide transformative solutions that improve our entire operations
Q10: Italian machinery is customized to fit our unique operations and needs
What factors most influenced your decision to purchase Italian machinery?
This sentiment is neatly summed up by Antonio Nencini, CEO of Ramatex, as he explains how Italian machine builders believe their own success is closely tied to that of their clients. “If you are following along with the same roadmap, you will both wind up at the same place,” he says. Italian machine builders are here to support their customers throughout their journey, a reality that is acknowledged and greatly appreciated by the industries and end users they serve. Buying Italian means more than purchasing a piece of equipment – end users are acquiring a collaborative partner dedicated to their success.
Italian Machinery Unlocks New Capabilities
A common theme from survey respondents is the ability of Italian equipment to unlock new opportunities in their business. The superior design and build quality of Italian machinery, combined with unique Italian innovation for new machines and new processes, can fundamentally overhaul end user operations.
At a base level, end users are keenly aware of the Italian capability for transformative innovation, with 50% of respondents noting the innovative design of Italian machinery as the most influential factor in their decision to purchase Italian. End users also specifically acknowledged the disruptive power of Italian machinery, with 18% of respondents indicating they purchased Italian based on the operation-wide transformative capability of Italian equipment.
End users had even more to say about Italian machinery expanding their capabilities. An astounding 91% of respondents at least somewhat agreed that Italian machine builders deliver transformative solutions that improve their entire operations, while 35% noted that Italian machinery allowed them to expand their capabilities to new products and services previously out of reach. In this way, Italian machine builders are helping end users open entirely new avenues of business that were previously inaccessible.
Beyond operation-wide, deeply transformative capabilities, Italian machine builders are helping end users achieve specific, incremental goals and unlock new levels of efficiency. An excellent example of this is sustainability. Consider these responses:
• 91% of respondents at least somewhat agreed that Italian machinery explicitly helped them meet their sustainability goals and improve their overall operational sustainability
• 93% of end users at least somewhat agreed that Italian machine
builders offer solutions that save their operations time and capacity
• 42% of end users noted Italian machinery has expanded their overall throughput and/or work efficiency, the number one benefit identified in the survey
• 92% of respondents agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian OEMs are turn-key providers, offering solutions at all steps of a project
For manufacturers attempting to fix these common challenges — managing production schedules, expanding throughput, increasing operation-wide efficiency — Italian machine builders are at the forefront of innovation, delivering solutions that help end users fundamentally transform their operations for the better. Through superior machine design and creative applications of technology, Italian machine builders are empowering end users to pursue new business opportunities.
Cutting-Edge Machinery for a Digital Future
While it is commendable how universally acclaimed Italian machine builders are for their machine innovation and the transformative power of their products and services, how they go about achieving those accolades is even more impressive.
Specifically, Italian machine builders are experts in creatively applying new technology to their machines and the processes they carry out. This leveraging of technology-focused solutions is a key component of the success Italian machine builders have found in helping clients unlock new capabilities with their machinery.
End users are keenly aware of the technological advantages delivered by Italian machine builders. Eightyfive percent of respondents agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian machinery incorporates the latest technology features. This use of technology begins all the way in the conceptualization stage, with Italian machine builders using cutting-edge software to ensure efficient designs.
Additionally, 26% of end users identified the advanced line design, mapping, and modeling capabilities of Italian machine builders as one of the top three reasons that most influenced their decision to buy Italian, while 14% indicated that Italian use of technology-focused features was a defining reason for their purchase of Italian equipment. Much like the transformative power of Italian innovation mentioned above, 34% of end users explained that their use of Italian machinery allowed them to access new technology not previously present in their operations.
For specific technology applications, end users identified a host of high-tech features already incorporated into their Italian equipment. From integrated HMI/PLC displays (31%), to predictive/preventive maintenance (42%), real-time data monitoring (48%), robotics (29%), and AI-supported processes (30%), end users report numerous technology-centric features on the equipment they purchase from Italian machine builders.
Through the creative use of innovative, technology-focused features on equipment, Italian machine builders are supporting their customers in driving new operational efficiencies. End users can be confident that when they buy Italian, they are selecting the latest in process and technology innovation.
Are you using any of the following hightech features with your Italian machinery?
What technology-focused Italian machine features are most important to you?
Charting a Course Together
Now more than ever, the values and quality that Italian machine builders represent are the same essential qualities that end users seek. With older industry challenges like sustainability, digital integration, automation, and labor constraints still common, the experience, expertise, and creativity of Italian OEMs continue to drive end users to purchase Italian machinery.
Yes, these existing challenges are compounded in 2025 with newer challenges like deep economic uncertainty and ongoing supply chain woes, pinching end users between competing needs that must be addressed within tightening budget constraints. Fortunately for North American end users, Italian machine builders are already rising to meet these challenges. Through technology-focused solutions and collaborative innovation designed to directly address industry-wide challenges and drive down operating costs, Italian machine builders are well-positioned to help North American end users confront their greatest challenges.
With collaboration and cooperation baked into their DNA, Italian machine builders stand ready to man the helm and steer end users through the rough seas of 2025 and beyond.
Looking Forward: Partnering for Success
In an industry where performance, adaptability, and partnership are paramount, Italian machine builders continue to distinguish themselves as trusted allies to North American manufacturers. The survey results reinforce that Italian OEMs are more than suppliers, they are collaborative partners who bring innovation, quality, reliability, and transformative technology to the table. Whether it’s unlocking new product capabilities, advancing sustainability goals, or boosting operational efficiency, Italian machine builders are consistently delivering value where it counts most.
What sets Italian suppliers apart is a distinctive combination of strengths: a deeply collaborative approach, a commitment to high quality manufacturing, and technological innovation - integrating advancements like AI, machine learning, and digital twinning. Their responsiveness to emerging challenges - operational or technological - further strengthens their position as essential partners for long-term success.
While local suppliers may offer speed and convenience, Italian OEMs bring global competitiveness and a proven track record in international trade. As end users face increasingly complex demands, the commitment and ingenuity of Italian OEMs offer both stability and a path forward in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The message is clear: when manufacturers choose Italian, they’re not just buying machines, they’re investing in shared progress.
Survey Methodology
The survey was conducted using WTWH Media’s and ITA’s respective databases and targeted a mix of Italian machine users and nonItalian machine users to better understand North American end-user perceptions of Italian machinery in the wider market. The survey reached 184 respondents, with 52% representing current or past end users of Italian machinery, 29% comprising end users who have not used Italian machinery, and an additional 19% who were unsure if they are currently using or have used Italian machinery in the past. Survey takers represented all of North America, with 84% from the United States, 11% from Canada, 5% from Mexico.
This pool of participants was also asked for their top considerations when making a machine purchase, data that is included throughout the body of this issue. Current and past confirmed users of Italian machinery were targeted to solicit their insights into how Italian machinery improved their operations, as well as what features and functionalities of Italian machinery influenced their decision to purchase. This data is also included throughout this issue.
Beyond the Build: How Italy’s Machine Makers Are Powering Smart Manufacturing
36% of end users indicated increases in the number of automated processes in their operation that were enabled by Italian machinery.
Ahallmark of Italian machine builders is a dedication to detail and uncompromising build quality. A key component of these two qualities is the use of technology-focused features and solutions being deployed by Italian machine builders. These features are meaningful considerations for end users, directly influencing their purchasing decisions. From the survey, respondents identified real-time data monitoring (48%), predictive/preventive maintenance (42%), AI-supported capabilities such as vision and inspection systems (38%) and data and process analysis (31%) as their most desired machinery features. End users report that, to some extent, all of these features are already being offered on Italian machinery. This is excellent news for both Italian machine builders and their customers, reflecting the Italian commitment to building cutting-edge machinery equipped with the high-tech features end users want.
Image courtesy of Zani
Thanks to the precision application of new technologies, end users of Italian machinery report significant advancements in their automation goals. When asked how Italian machinery has improved their business, 36% of end users indicated increases in the number of automated processes in their operation that were enabled by Italian machinery, with 33% able to reduce their overall reliance on human labor.
“The production methods and – above all – the know-how of Italian manufacturers to integrate technology into their machinery greatly influenced our decision to buy Italian,” says Khaled Lajili, Head of Industrial IoT at Alstom and user of Italian machinery. The thoughtful design of technology into Italian machinery is a key advantage for end users. Italian machine builders’ use of high-tech features are not just gimmicks chasing trends, they are innovative applications that advance concrete end user goals.
ZANI
A key challenge for OEMs across industries is designing machinery versatile enough to be used by operations of different sizes and different technical capabilities. This is especially true for the metal forming industry, where operations can require a wide range of machine speeds and tolerances to accommodate different tasks. Italian machine builders have devised innovative designs anchored by high-tech solutions to support the metal forming needs of their customers. Zani SpA (zani.net), a third-generation, family-owned builder of metal forming machines and a member of UCIMUSISTEMI PER PRODURRE (ucimu.it), the Italian Machine Tools, Robots and Automation Manufacturers’ Association, has adopted this technology-centered mindset of innovation across its line of metal presses and lathes.
Johnson, Principle Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Chevron and user of Italian machinery, has been vocal in his acknowledgement of how Italian machine builders improved digital twin processes, thus “easing the task of inputting digital information for the development of digital twins,” he says. “These easier-to-construct digital twins from Italian machine builders made it easy for our engineers to work either onsite directly at a project, or more remotely from regional offices.”
This kind of technology-focused solution that increases the capability and flexibility of an operation has become a facet of Italian machine builders.
For those customers pursuing deeper levels of digital integration in their operations, Zani has developed a suite of new technologies centered around their machine software. Zani’s Spin Master lathe incorporates this high-tech software suite, unlocking advanced functionality such as pre-programmed and easily changeable production settings, continuous improvement through machine self-learning, and easily refinable code that includes image-based systems for lower skilled operators. One end user of Italian equipment, Muhammad Ali, an electrical engineer at Key Engineering Group, emphasizes how Italian equipment is thoughtfully designed to maximize machine capability.
“One point worth highlighting is the exceptional craftsmanship and design sensibility that often comes with Italian machinery,” Ali says. “Beyond just functionality, many Italian manufacturers bring a strong emphasis on ergonomics, aesthetics, and intuitive user interfaces, which not only enhance operator experience but also contribute to safer, more efficient workflows.”
“One point worth highlighting is the exceptional craftsmanship and design sensibility that often comes with Italian machinery. Beyond just functionality, many Italian manufacturers bring a strong emphasis on ergonomics, aesthetics, and intuitive user interfaces, which not only enhance operator experience but also contribute to safer, more efficient workflows.”
— Muhammad Ali, electrical engineer at Key Engineering Group
Through its core company values, pillars, flexibility and innovation, Zani has committed itself to pursuing customer solutions through innovative deployments of technology designed to bolster operational nimbleness. In an industry that retains a high level of legacy manual processes, Zani is forging a new path by embracing high-tech, digital solutions that support greater physical machine functionality.
Zani’s commitment to technology-forward machine designs begins in the initial drafting stage, where the company utilizes a suite of cutting-edge 2D and 3D digital modeling programs to refine machine designs. This same technology is further applied to customer installation models, empowering Zani’s clients to see exactly how their line of presses and stamps can improve their production cycles.
One leader at Chevron has complimented Italian machine builders for their use of digital models and digital twins. Dale
End users recognize the superior quality of Italian equipment manufacturers like Zani. Reflecting on the Italian machine building industry as a whole, one end user emphasizes how buying Italian is truly different than purchasing from other OEMs.
“The machinery KDR purchased is an excellent machine – so much better than the domestic clone,” says Donovan Vulk, Owner of KDR Farms and Trucking. By embodying the precision and quality Italian machine builders have built their renown on, and applying it to technology-forward digital solutions in an industry that has been slower to adopt them, Zani is breaking new ground in Italian machine innovation.
Camozzi Group
When talking about technology in manufacturing and production, many manufacturers conceptualize cutting-edge components
with complex electrical applications such as semiconductors, or advanced finished products used in modern technology such as microchips. While these operators and the products they produce rely on a high degree of technology-focused strategies, high-tech applications in manufacturing have many uses beyond high-end electronics production.
For Italian machine builders, technology-focused manufacturing solutions are not just for the sterile rooms of semiconductor producers. These cutting-edge applications can be utilized across industries, including heavy industrial manufacturing. Through innovative applications of technology-centered expertise, Italian machine builders are helping customers in traditionally lowertechnology manufacturing sectors realize tangible benefits.
An excellent example of this technology-first approach is the Camozzi Group SpA (en.camozzigroup.com) , experts in the production of components and systems for high-tech industrial automation in the manufacturing, life science, robotics and mechatronics sectors. Recently, the Camozzi Group division Innse-Berardi, a member of
UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE
(ucimu.it), the Italian Machine Tools, Robots and Automation Manufacturers’ Association, was challenged by one of their longstanding customers, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) – a company of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group responsible for the overall management of the national railway network – to help modernize their manufacturing operations. RFI asked Innse-Berardi to design a machine capable of milling “frogs” (large metal components essential to railway track management) from solid blocks of cast steel.
The extra caveat: RFI wanted the process to be as automated as possible, while maintaining a high degree of precision and technical accuracy on the final product.
“The needs to be met were to obtain high production volumes with minimum manpower commitment and maximum machining accuracy,” said Sergio Leoni, Product Development Manager of Innse-Berardi.
Always up for a challenge, the Camozzi Group was able to draw on their extensive company network and internal expertise to design numerous technology-focused features into a customized milling machine. To address one of RFI’s biggest problems – managing vibration – Camozzi Group division Innse-Berardi equipped the polar axes of the machine with a multiple pinion system on a toothed wheel. This crafty design guaranteed constant preload of the system without the need for periodic adjustments and with minimal maintenance requirements, contributing to RFI’s most important goal of increasing automation and reducing reliance on human intervention during production.
In addition to this creative application of machine automation, the experts at the Camozzi Group fitted the milling machine for RFI with a robotic tool magazine with 30 total seats, double the number of tooling components required for the machine, creating fail-safe redundancy. Taking the use of high-tech robotics even further, Camozzi integrated ergonomic tool changing stations directly into the robot-managed tool seats, enabling the replacement of worn tools without stopping machining, all while maintaining total operator safety.
Camozzi’s use of robots dovetails smoothly with end user requests: the survey revealed 29% of end users would like to see more robotics integrated into machinery.
Camozzi’s use of robots dovetails smoothly with end user requests: the survey revealed 29% of end users would like to see more robotics integrated into machinery.
The end result of this technology-forward design is a superior milling machine that improves upon a difficult manufacturing process. “Ultimately, we believe we have created a particularly advanced solution,” Leoni said. “Its modular and suitably customized concept has allowed the customer to optimize the machining of difficult materials and productivity.”
AC&E
Machine building is a demanding endeavor, requiring not only intellectual rigor but also reliable and robust high-speed motion combined with precise command and control. From initial design through to final assembly, the development process demands thoughtful engineering, close collaboration, and meticulous execution. In Italy — a country renowned for its mechanical engineering heritage — machine builders have long excelled at mastering these complexities. Yet, the responsibilities of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) go far beyond production: they must also ensure strict compliance with evolving regulations and meet a wide array of certification standards.
To address these complex needs, a specialized sector of testing and verification services has emerged to support machine builders with reliable, accurate evaluation processes. Among the key players in this space is AC&E SRL (acenorthamerica.com), a company that has provided laboratory services and validation expertise to machine builders for over two decades. What sets AC&E apart is its ability to combine advanced technology with deep sector knowledge — helping manufacturers implement innovation across both individual machines and full production lines.
As recognized experts in machine manufacturing technology, AC&E frequently collaborates with multinational corporations to deliver educational seminars focused on new production methodologies and technological advancements. These sessions are designed for practical application, aligning technical advancement with marketspecific regulatory frameworks and international compliance protocols.
From the earliest stages of machine design, AC&E works alongside manufacturers — either directly or through third-party engagements—to ensure that advanced technological features are integrated in accordance with regulatory standards. The company employs a multidisciplinary team of engineers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity specialists to support the integration of software and digital tools in machinery while maintaining compliance with relevant guidelines.
This holistic, technology-centric approach enhances the value of AC&E’s service portfolio. According to company founder and president Gino Zampieri, “Our processes are completely computerized. AC&E is fully equipped with all the necessary remote inspection systems, including smart glass technology, to manage quality and safety inspections through a digital interface and dedicated servers.”
AC&E’s capabilities span the full spectrum of machine validation needs. The company offers expertise and recommendations to support compliance and optimization, reinforced by sophisticated in-lab testing infrastructure. Their facilities include a wide array of advanced equipment used for certification, validation, and safety assessments, covering parameters such as electrical performance, dust resistance, mechanical stoppage, noise, and thermal behavior.
“Our processes are completely computerized. AC&E is fully equipped with all the necessary remote inspection systems, including smart glass technology, to manage quality and safety inspections through a digital interface and dedicated servers.”
— Gino Zampieri, AC&E company founder and president
Digital tools also play a central role in AC&E’s offerings. The company uses virtual modeling software to create digital replicas of machinery, enabling clients to visualize design modifications and test functionality in a simulated environment before implementing physical changes.
Through a combination of technical knowledge, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to innovation, AC&E continues to support machine builders in improving performance and ensuring regulatory compliance. By bridging cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise, the company remains a key partner in advancing the capabilities of Italy’s machine manufacturing sector.
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Engineered to Solve: Italian Ingenuity in Action
From our survey, 11% of respondents indicated that by simply using Italian machinery and the digital features designed into it, they were able to immediately advance their digitalization/digitization goals.
The creative use of technology is a defining aspect of Italian machine builders, and while highly desired by customers, these features are ultimately a tool for end users to address their own needs and challenges. With this goal in mind, Italian machine builders strive to provide equipment and services that speak to entire industries, helping to address the most pressing challenges encountered by whole market segments of end users. The transformative solutions offered by Italian machine builders can help entire industries overcome common challenges encountered frequently by end users. Take digital transformation in manufacturing, for instance. The quest for digitally integrated operations able to realize full Industry 4.0 advantages is an ongoing challenge across manufacturing, with operations all over the spectrum on achieving full connectivity. From our survey, 11% of respondents indicated that by simply using Italian machinery and the digital features designed into it, they were able to immediately advance their digitalization/digitization goals.
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Or consider sustainability, an ever-present concern for manufacturers, especially as consumer scrutiny of sustainable practices has steadily increased over the years. There are innumerable solutions end users can pursue to improve the sustainability of their operations, and the use of Italian machinery is one of them. From the survey, end users reported numerous sustainability improvements from installing Italian machinery in the operations, including reduced runtimes for production (48%), reductions in material waste and scrap (42%), and the ability to use more sustainable materials (23%).
By designing more sustainable machinery using a number of different strategies, Italian machine builders are helping to directly address a persistent industry challenge. With their deep industry knowledge and an open-door policy to end user requests, Italian machine builders are among the best OEMs in the world at collaborating with end users to solve the most complex industry-wide challenges.
AUTEFA Solutions
Textile manufacturing is an expansive industry, with networks of suppliers and manufacturers spanning the globe. With complex supply chains and often diverse origins, textile manufacturing requires a focus on planning and logistics to execute effectively. Managing this complicated array of logistical considerations is a recurring challenge for textile manufacturers.
Fortunately for the textile industry, Italian machine builders are keenly aware of the logistical challenges in sourcing materials and producing textiles. To help end users directly address this perennial headache, Italian machine builders like AUTEFA Solutions Italy Srl (autefa.com/autefa-solutions-group) , a member of ACIMIT (acimit.it) , the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, are designing machinery that speaks directly to textile manufacturers’ needs.
Coordinating a global supply chain of materials is a complicated task for any manufacturer, but the textile industry must also balance globally diffuse production locations, warehousing, and distribution networks. The end result is a complex, highly fragmented network of internal facilities and external partners that must be monitored to ensure the seamless flow of materials and finished goods. To orchestrate all of these disparate but vital aspects of textile manufacturing, textile producers must pursue more digitally integrated operations unified under a comprehensive management software umbrella.
AUTEFA is tackling this challenge head on by maximizing the connectivity and integration capability of their machinery. Through deep knowledge and extensive experience in designing and working with Industry 4.0-capable operations, AUTEFA has baked nimble networking capabilities into the very foundation of their machinery platforms. AUTEFA machinery is integration-ready right out of the box, with equipment explicitly designed to easily connect
to operation-wide management systems like an enterprise resource program (ERP) or specific logistics-focused programs like material requirement planning (MRP) systems.
This connectivity is essential for textile manufacturers looking to better manage their supply chains. By connecting machinery to ERP and MRP systems, manufacturers can better plan out production schedules, obtain a deeper understanding of their material needs, time orders to ensure minimal backstock while maintaining always-up production, and track products throughout the supply chain once shipped. Unlocking these logistics tools is vital to maximizing production efficiency, which is why AUTEFA has ensured all of their machinery contributes integration solutions that directly address this ongoing industry challenge.
“Our research and development department is continuously working on new technologies, new improvements, and new details for increasing efficiency,” says Roberto Degrandi, Regional Sales Director of Woolen and Nonwovens Technology at AUTEFA Solutions Italy.
Beyond the physical functions of machines themselves, Italian machine builders like AUTEFA are drawing on their holistic manufacturing expertise to ensure the digital components of their machinery are directly addressing industry-wide challenges.
BTSR International
One of the biggest challenges faced by the textile manufacturing industry is quality assurance. With a range of raw materials and a complex production process that often involves the weaving and combination of numerous different fibers and stitch points, textile manufacturers face significant challenges in ensuring this process occurs seamlessly. To directly address this industry snag, BTSR International SpA (btsr. com), a member of ACIMIT (acimit.it), the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has worked diligently with clients to develop their IRIDIUM 3D optical sensor for fiber inspection.
By drawing on their extensive industry experience and leveraging the knowledge gained from a wide range of customers, BTSR’s IRIDIUM 3D sensor is designed explicitly to help textile customers untangle the complexity of raw material quality verification.
Image courtesy of AUTEFA Solutions
ENGINEERED
To achieve this, BTSR has developed several innovative design features for its sensors, such as a proprietary algorithm that enables the automatic detection of any defects in yarn. The IRIDIUM 3D sensor uses this algorithm to detect six key yarn defects that can slow down production and compromise product quality. Combined with 3D visual inspection, the sensor can identify these defects in all yarn types, regardless of thickness and shape.
Not only does the IRIDIUM 3D help customers with the complexity of fiber quality assurance, it does so in an innovative way that addresses several potential pain points simultaneously. While yarn quality inspection is essential, traditional methods that require sensors to physically contact the yarn have significant drawbacks. From compromising fiber tension needed to maintain production to physically damaging the yarn itself, sensors that require physical contact are often imperfect solutions to a pressing problem. BTSR has sidestepped these drawbacks by removing the need for physical contact, creating a sensor capable of quality assurance through purely visual inspection.
“Innovation is in our DNA,” says Paolo Caviggioli, the BTSR North and South American Sales Manager “We will continue to invest in increasingly advanced technologies to provide our customers with reliable and efficient tools.”
Dositech Srl , formerly Colorservice (colorservice.eu) serves as an excellent example of this industry-spanning approach. A member of ACIMIT (acimit.it) , the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, Dositech is a manufacturer of ingredient dosing machines with applications in a wide range of industries, including the textile, rubber, tire, cosmetics, plastics, and food industries. Thanks to innovative machine designs and creative use applications, Dositech is constantly iterating on their capabilities to open their machines to new industries and new applications, such as liquid and powder dosing in the electric battery market, a brand-new use of their machinery that Dositech has successfully deployed.
This creativity perfectly encapsulates one of the greatest strengths of Italian machine builders: thinking outside-the-box to help customers find new solutions and new applications in entirely new industries. Through Italian ingenuity comes industry success.
“We rely on an R&D Department focused on the constant upgrading of existing products as well as on the creation of new ones,” says Stefano Bortoli, Global Sales Director at Dositech. “Our main objective is to introduce our technological innovation to new customers.”
Dositech
While some Italian machine builders specialize in one specific industry, like textiles, others opt to focus on one process that is used across a number of different industries, such as ingredient dosing. While the angle is slightly different, the approach is ultimately the same: Italian machine builders are experts in directly addressing industry-wide challenges within an industry, or application-wide challenges across numerous industries. By directly addressing challenges through innovation, Italian OEMs deliver industry-leading solutions to complex problems.
Beyond expanding to new applications and new industries, Dositech also diligently works to ensure their machines assist in addressing challenges that span the entirety of manufacturing, delivering value to their customers regardless of industry. Through features such as adaptive dosing, multi-ingredient dosing, and high-accuracy micro-dosing, Dositech is directly addressing the ubiquitous request for machinery that is more flexible, versatile, and reliable. Dositech is even striving to alleviate labor struggles reported by their clients by designing more machinery with cobot capabilities, remote diagnostics, and smart automation that requires fewer employees and fewer specialized skills to operate.
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“Our main objective is to introduce our technological innovation to new customers, in order to allow them to take advantage of all the benefits that our systems can offer and improve production.”
— Stefano Bortoli, Global Sales Director at Dositech
“Our main objective is to introduce our technological innovation to new customers, in order to allow them to take advantage of all the benefits that our systems can offer and improve production,” Bortoli says.
With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and a creative approach to problem-solving, Italian machine builders are helping customers across industries tackle their most pressing challenges. Whether those challenges are industry-specific or industry-spanning, companies like Dositech are leveraging their unique expertise to elevate clients to new heights of efficiency.
Salmoiraghi
A common challenge that many manufacturing industries face is finding ways to upgrade legacy equipment to be compatible with more integrated, automated production. This is particularly true for the textile industry’s use of bobbin carts, an essential part of largescale fabric manufacturing that is often older and entirely manual, but also cannot be easily swapped out for a new system.
This was a challenge that Salmoiraghi SpA (salgroup.it), a member of ACIMIT (acimit.it), the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, encountered often enough that they developed an entirely new system specifically to overcome this recurring obstacle. To add automation too difficult to accommodate legacy bobbin carts, Salmoiraghi SpA brainstormed a new system and new process that includes robotic handling of bobbins to add or remove them from the cart, an advanced vision system to ensure proper cart placement, and an adaptive, rotating floor table capable of automatically adjusting to different cart dimensions.
Born out of a common industry problem, Salmoiraghi SpA’s bobbin automation system is an excellent example of how Italian machine builders proactively identify frequent customer challenges and swiftly move to address them.
“Our creative engineering approach is the key to our success,” says Sandro Salmoiraghi, President of Salmoiraghi SpA. “We dive deep into data, evaluate safety, and explore every angle where automation can create value.”
Salmoiraghi SpA has also applied their creative approach to another tricky aspect of bobbin management: removing bobbins from machines on the line. A time intensive process that traditionally requires manual handling by an employee to achieve, bobbin removal is a common bottleneck for textile manufacturers. To address this frequent production choke point, Salmoiraghi SpA designed their Doffing Robot, a robotic solution to bobbin removal.
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ENGINEERED TO SOLVE
Combining the robot unit, which Salmoiraghi designed themselves, as well as overhead tracking, automated vision systems, and robotic loading systems, the full Doffing Robot configuration represents the kind of holistic solution to a common challenge Italian machine builders have become known for.
“Our research and innovation constantly project us into the future with new ideas, production capabilities, and continuous innovation,” Salmoiraghi says. End users choosing Italian machinery can be confident that their Italian partners are dedicated to both their individual company success and to addressing industry-wide challenges.
Ramatex
Italian machine builders have two great strengths that stand out from the rest of their value proposition: a relentless attention to detail in their machinery, as well as a dedication to cooperatively addressing industry challenges. By combining these two core competencies, Italian machine builders are helping advance industries by innovating new and creative equipment to address common hurdles. This twopronged approach not only yields new machine designs with new capabilities but also directly addresses customer needs and ensures end users’ voices are heard and acknowledged.
Italian machine builders don’t just see a client and a capital gain — they see a partner whom they are invested in helping succeed.
Ramatex Srl (ramatexitalia. it) has taken this mantra to heart. Builders of non-woven textile machinery and a member of ACIMIT (acimit.it), the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, Ramatex approaches every project not as a contracted supplier but as a trusted partner, ready to collaborate with customers to deliver uniquely tailored solutions. For Ramatex, this process begins all the way back at the conceptualization stage, as customers first realize they need something else from their machinery, even when they cannot clearly define what that something is.
out between Ramatex and the client, achieved these superior results for a lower cost.
This kind of creative, innovative approach to machine design has come to define not just Ramatex, but Italian machine builders in general. Italian machine builders are truly helping to address some of the most pressing industry-wide challenges their customers face.
In another instance of tackling industry challenges head-on, Ramatex was presented with a complex project to completely reimagine a key process in automotive manufacturing. After a comprehensive exchange of information, Ramatex worked closely with the client to compile a list of needs and goals that guided a second exchange of Ramatex’s past projects and innovations.
“The core of the new machine idea already existed in the company; when Ramatex shared some of their other unique applications, the company saw the potential,” Nencini said “We worked together to mix and match applications to collaboratively arrive at a new solution.”
This collaboration was deeply informative for both companies, resulting in Ramatex designing an entirely new machine, informed by key insights from the client themselves into how they envisioned using Ramatex expertise to achieve their goals. In this sense, Ramatex did not build this machine alone; they built this machine with their client, creating a bespoke solution that revolutionized the client’s production methods.
“We are very small compared to multinational companies, but we have excellent people that are able to fully develop solutions from a dream to an actual machine,” he says. “This attention to detail and full dedication to customers is the great strength of Italian machine builders.”
— Antonio Nencini, Ramatex CEO
“Sometimes it’s just a question of modifying the dimensions of a machine, but more often, the customer wants to do new things with machinery and expand the products they can make,” says Antonio Nencini, Ramatex CEO.
To turn customer visions into functional machinery, Ramatex looks to innovative machine design and creative use of new technologies to push their equipment to new heights of productivity. For instance, Ramatex modified their machine designs for a client to move needle changeovers from a manual process to an automated one through innovative deployment of automation and digital machine features, allowing the customer to reduce downtime and redeploy valuable manpower elsewhere in the operation. This new process was more efficient than the limited existing automated changeover options and, thanks to unique innovations hammered
This solution was so transformative and innovative that the client was able to patent the new manufacturing process being carried out on the new machine, a development that stands to completely upend the industry, all thanks to Ramatex’s unwavering dedication to solving industry-wide challenges. By listening carefully to their customer, Ramatex has helped redefine an industry, addressing not just one common challenge but revolutionizing the entire production process.
Ramatex’s collaborative approach to innovation has elevated the capabilities of their customers and helped to carve out new processes and new technology applications in the industries they work with. This tenacity to cooperatively find solutions and innovate new processes together with clients is a hallmark of Italian machine builders. Nencini neatly sums up Ramatex’s own philosophy on cooperative innovation, and also emphasizes the strengths of Italian machine builders in general.
“We are very small compared to multinational companies, but we have excellent people that are able to fully develop solutions from a dream to an actual machine,” he says. “This attention to detail and full dedication to customers is the great strength of Italian machine builders.”
Italian machine builders are not just vendors and service providers, they are true partners dedicated to achieving results for their customers and advancing entire industries by addressing common challenges.
Monti Antonio
Achieving seamless connectivity and integration remains a persistent challenge in manufacturing. Whether it’s digitally aligning operations, linking disparate facilities, or enabling secure remote access, manufacturers often face a complex web of technical and operational obstacles. These challenges are only intensifying as automation and data-driven technologies become increasingly embedded across the industry.
When it comes to individual facilities, one of the greatest hurdles to increasing the number of interconnected processes is the variance in programming languages used. This is particularly true for machines that vary in age, country of origin, and OEM. Fortunately for manufacturers struggling with digital integration, Monti Antonio SpA (montiantonio.com), a member of ACIMIT (acimit.it), the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has devised a number of solutions that support end user connectivity needs, regardless of industry or product. For instance, all Monti Antonio machines can be outfitted with devices and features designed to ease the integration process, enabling machines to connect to a wide variety of different programming languages and machine types, regardless of who manufactured the equipment. By leveraging the power of open protocol programming, Monti Antonio empowers their machines with the versatility needed to network numerous disparate pieces of equipment into one harmonized system, enabling machines to communicate seamlessly with one another, as well as management software like an enterprise resource management system. If an existing solution from Monti Antonio does not meet a customer’s specific needs, the company is adept at customizing integration solutions tailored to individual operations, without sacrificing turnaround time. As Monti Antonio themselves explain: “Thanks to our skill and experience in the creation of highly customized solutions, we are able to offer custom machines with delivery guaranteed in record time.”
In addition to utilizing open protocol programming languages to create a web of interconnected machinery, Monti Antonio is also addressing industry challenges by opening the door to more remote monitoring and remote connectivity. By leveraging the same technology features on their machines used to power open protocol connectivity, Monti Antonio can connect equipment securely to the internet, allowing for remote access and monitoring. Through this remote strategy, Monti Antonio is able to configure and optimize machinery anywhere in the world from their centralized Italian location, eliminating the need for time-consuming and costly on-site visits for standard machine calibration. This is a particularly powerful tool for companies with a number of locations spread across the globe, allowing them to consolidate service needs and organize machine calibrations without the need to juggle complicated on-site schedules.
By designing machinery with digital integration in mind and leveraging those features to open the door to remote connectivity, Monti Antonio is helping their customers address a major industry challenge in manufacturing. With machines harmonized and communicating, and calibration able to take place nearly instantly at any point on the globe, Monti Antonio is a standard-bearer in Italian ingenuity and technological capability. End users can rest assured that when purchasing Italian machinery, Italian machine builders and the equipment they produce will help them solve persistent industry challenges like integration and connectivity.
“Thanks to our skill and experience in the creation of highly customized solutions, we are able to offer custom machines with delivery guaranteed in record time.”
— Monti antonio
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Efficiency Is the New Luxury — and Italy Is Delivering
From the survey of North American end users, 61% of respondents selected cost and overall ROI as a top three consideration when evaluating machinery purchases.
Every operation, from manufacturing to construction, has its own careful balancing act to play with budgeting and costs. With significant global economic uncertainty persisting in 2025, cost has consistently risen to the top of concerns for end users of Italian machinery. From the survey of North American end users, 61% of respondents selected cost and overall ROI as a top three consideration when evaluating machinery purchases. Cost is likely to remain a top concern for the near future as factors like trade uncertainty and ongoing supply chain woes continue to challenge operations to work within constrained budgets. Thankfully, Italian machine builders are experts at delivering top-quality machinery while simultaneously managing overall costs. End users have recognized these efforts, with 35% of survey respondents noting the cost savings associated with Italian machinery as a primary motivator in their decision to purchase. From
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a different perspective, 92% agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian machine builders offer solutions that save their operations money.
It is clear from these findings that end users are not only aware of the cost savings they can derive from using Italian machinery, but are making key purchasing decisions based on those potential savings.
The cost and budgeting benefits are also immediately tangible for many end users. When asked about how Italian machinery has improved their business, 42% of respondents indicated that incorporating Italian equipment into their business reduced their overall operating costs. This is an enormous boon that cannot be overestimated for end users, especially as many face ongoing uncertainty and trepidation over future budgets and costs. Italian machine builders’ ability to produce cuttingedge equipment while mitigating overall costs, with an eye toward helping end users manage their own long-term budgets, helps Italian machinery stand out on the world stage.
Arol
Managing operating costs is an ongoing challenge for manufacturers, especially those dealing with high volumes of product and packaging. In a bottling plant, for instance, where manufacturers have fast-moving, high-volume products with multiple components to the packaging, even small deviations or errors can pile up into meaningful capital loss. Having machinery that is reliable and efficient is essential to maximizing uptime and profit in these complex environments. End users emphasized this need, with 60% of survey respondents stating machine durability and reliability as a crucial consideration when evaluating machinery.
Arol (arol.com), a member of UCIMA (ucima.it), the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, and a manufacturer of capping, feeding, and orientation systems, is intimately familiar with the challenges of managing cost during manufacturing. As experts in all things capping, Arol has helped numerous clients across several industries improve the efficiency of their bottling operations, with an eye toward responsible budget management.
problem through superior customer service, ensuring customer needs are addressed immediately and remedies implemented as quickly as possible to ensure machines are back up and running.
As one Arol customer, Garrett Yanta, the Operations Director at Adams Extract and Spices explains: “We had a line go down, and AROL had a custom part manufactured and shipped via overnight air within 24 hours. No other supplier moves that fast.”
By hitting this lightning-fast turnaround time, Arol was able to minimize machine downtime at Adams and get them back on track for their production schedule. This strategy again speaks directly to end user needs, with 30% of survey respondents choosing availability and lead times as top considerations when evaluating machinery purchases.
Placing a heavy emphasis on addressing machine service needs in the field is a workable strategy for Arol because their machinery is already some of the best-in-class options available in the market. Arol machinery enables customers to realize cost savings immediately – from gains in productivity and machine reliability, to mitigating material and product waste. Arol machines are designed with budget efficiency at the forefront. Prospective customers do not have to take Arol’s word on the quality of their machinery — they can hear it directly from satisfied Arol clients.
“That first machine was a game-changer,” Yanta says. “Since then, we’ve purchased seven more AROL cappers, and the service and performance have only improved.”
AXTRA
One way manufacturers look to manage their operating costs is through versatile machinery setups. Machines able to handle a wide variety of tasks or machines that can be easily moved around an operation can give end users the flexibility and nimbleness they need to gain a competitive advantage. This is particularly true for small and mid-sized filling companies, as their growth often requires tricky scaling to grow volumes and manage machine capacities.
“That first machine was a game-changer. Since then, we’ve purchased seven more AROL cappers, and the service and performance have only improved.” — Garrett Yanta, Operations Director at Adams Extract and Spices, and Arol customer
While the actual equipment produced by Italian machine builders has rightfully earned a stellar reputation around the globe, Arol has taken that Italian ethos of excellence one step further and applied it to service requests. This application speaks directly to end user needs as well, with 31% of survey respondents stating aftermarket support services are a top consideration when evaluating machinery, and 21% indicating aftermarket services were a highly influential factor in their decision to purchase Italian machinery.
One way Arol is helping customers drive down their operating costs is by ensuring quick turnaround for service. Despite manufacturers’ best efforts, unexpected downtime and machine failures do still occur and remain challenging for operators to handle without significant losses. Arol has sought to address this
To better assist filling operations looking to grow and scale, AXTRA Srl (axtra.com/en), a member of UCIMA (ucima.it), the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, has designed machinery with operating cost optimization at the forefront. As manufacturers of bottling and packaging machinery for the filling industry, AXTRA uses machines based on modular design, allowing equipment to be easily redeployed throughout an operation with minimal downtime and extra recommissioning cost.
On top of this, AXTRA’s modular designs emphasize compact components and small footprints, ensuring machine additions take up as little valuable floor space as possible. With the addition of standardized components to manage service and maintenance costs, driving down operating costs is a key advantage of AXTRA machinery.
“One of the most direct benefits our clients report is a measurable reduction in operating costs,” says David Nolli, Founder and CEO of AXTRA. “Flexibility and modularity allow our customers to adapt quickly, without costly downtime or retraining. By also minimizing the number of components and standardizing across platforms, we help clients cut down on spare parts and maintenance requirements while improving uptime.”
AXTRA’s focus on modular design is in line with end user requests, with the survey revealing 14% of end users view modularity and machine flexibility as essential factors in their machine purchase decision making process.
While AXTRA’s dedication to thoughtful, cost-saving machine design is a hallmark of Italian machine builder excellence, they have also adopted a more holistic approach to conceptualizing operating costs by focusing on empowering machine operators. Utilizing a creative software architecture anchored around operator accessibility, AXTRA is empowering employees on the line to directly address potentially costly machine issues on the spot. Utilizing crosscompatible machine interfaces to maximize flexibility, operators are guided through step-by-step maintenance and troubleshooting routines, allowing machine operators to intervene immediately as a problem is identified to minimize machine stoppages and avoid costly downtime. Even with these impressive features, AXTRA is always on the lookout for strategies to improve their design.
“We continuously optimize not only the machine software, but also the maintenance processes themselves,” Davide says. “With a task- and knowledge-based access system, clients can safely reassign operators across different machines, enhancing flexibility while fully complying with both general and client-specific safety regulations.”
In addition to this on-the-spot capability, the machine-agnostic design for AXTRA’s interfaces means operators can be easily moved between machines with little to no retraining, creating a much nimbler and more capable workforce. With labor remaining a top issue for North American manufacturers, this is a particularly attractive area of cost savings that AXTRA machines support.
By marrying top-notch build quality with thoughtful design, Italian machine builders are helping their customers drive down operating costs on a number of different fronts. When it comes to managing cost and balancing budgets, North American end users can trust Italian machine builders to consider all the angles and exhaust all the strategies to deliver savings.
Technowrapp
There are many approaches that Italian machine builders take to help end users drive down operating costs. While some builders focus on physical solutions through machine additions and alterations, others seek to manage costs through digital tools like software integration and digital monitoring.
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And some, like Technowrapp Srl (technowrapp.com) a manufacturer of advanced stretch-film pallet wrapping equipment, and a member of UCIMA (ucima.it), the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, take a dual-pronged approach by developing both physical and digital tools to help customers balance their budgets.
On the physical side, Technowrapp has developed the tangible properties of their wrapping machinery to help address one of the packaging industry’s perennial and expensive challenges: sustainability. An endless challenge for manufacturers and an ever-growing demand from consumers, sustainability is a trend that continues to define the heart of the packaging industry. Technowrapp thoroughly understands the importance of this goal, and has made it a central part of their identity.
“Sustainability is a core value at Technowrapp,” Technowrapp says. “Our systems are designed to minimize environmental impact.”
To tackle this universal packaging goal, Technowrapp machinery incorporates the latest technology to improve overall energy consumption and reduce utility usage during production, precision cutting technology to minimize plastic waste during wrapping, and comprehensive idle modes to manage utility consumption during line downtime like changeovers.
All of this translates into machinery that is not only sustainable, but also significantly less expensive to operate day-to-day.
Tehcnowrapp keeps a finger on the pulse of the industry, listening to customer needs and tirelessly seeking solutions that forward their customers’ budgeting goals. As leaders at Tehcnowrapp note,“Every system is developed by listening to the customer’s requirements.”
Technowrapp uses these physical machine properties as key tools to both enhance the sustainability of operations and, crucially, save their customers money. End users have taken note of Italian machine builders’ skill at addressing sustainability, with many reporting meaningful sustainability improvements that translate into reduced operating costs from using Italian machinery.
From the survey, 21% were able to lower their utility usage on machines during operation, 25% reported more efficient idle and sleep modes for downtime, and 15% indicated a reduction in carbon emissions, all from simply using Italian machinery.
In addition, 20% of end users noted sustainability is a top consideration when purchasing equipment.
In this sense, Technowrapp is helping their end users minimize their production costs while supporting their sustainability initiatives.
On the digital side, Technowrapp collaborates with their internal sister division, Intralogika, to assist customers in the tricky process of digital integration and data gathering. An essential step in overall process improvement, digitally integrating manufacturing processes and gathering digital operational data from those processes is one of the greatest challenges faced by manufacturers and packagers across industries. To ease clients along this path, Technowrapp and Intralogika have developed the Twiko system. Twiko collects and analyzes machine data to optimize predictive maintenance, reduce failure risks, and ensure uninterrupted operations.
These capabilities are not only essential to more digitally integrated operations, but are also some of the powerful tools end users can access to drive down their operating costs. The Twiko system’s intuitive dashboard enables monitoring of crucial KPIs such as asset availability, production rates, and energy efficiency, ensuring continuous performance improvement and enabling realtime monitoring of OOE and operating costs.
The value of this analysis and the cost savings that can be derived from it are significant. By combining physical machine improvements with powerful digital tools, Italian machine builders like Technowrapp are helping their customers improve operational efficiency and drive down operating costs. With their innovative use of physical solutions and creative deployment of technology, Italian machine builders are leading manufacturers to new frontiers of sustainability and efficiency, all while keeping a watchful eye on end users budgets.
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Innovating Together: How Italian Machine Builders Drive Industry Forward Through Collaboration
94% at least somewhat agreed that Italian machinery includes innovative or unique design features, while 91% agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian machinery is customized to fit their unique operations and needs.
Italian machine builders are masters of collaboration, fostering close relationships with end users, often with a personal touch and dedicated employee contact points. This hands-on, collaborative spirit contributes greatly to a culture of innovation that has come to define Italian machine builders and the equipment they produce.
End users are keenly aware of this spirit of innovation, which has become a defining reason why they choose Italian machine builders as partners. When asked about innovation and customization, end users overwhelmingly indicated the skill of Italian machine builders in these fields: 94% at least somewhat agreed that Italian machinery includes innovative or unique
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design features, while 91% agreed or somewhat agreed that Italian machinery is customized to fit their unique operations and needs.
End users’ overwhelming praise for Italian machine builders’ ability to innovate creative solutions is a highly positive perception that has become a motivating force behind selecting Italian equipment. Italian machine builders are mutually invested in the success of their clients – when they innovate a new solution to help clients succeed, they too succeed. In this way, Italian machine builders have established themselves as trusted partners in numerous industries, demonstrating a commitment to succeeding together through innovation.
FESP
“Italian equipment manufacturers have advised us on what technologies to use and have helped us obtain a competitive advantage.”
— Jeff Cupples, President and Owner of Cupples J&J Company
The plastics blow molding industry is a diverse market representing innumerable different products, from simple plastic packaging to essential assembly components like automotive parts. By nature, blow molded plastics are highly customizable, able to be formed into nearly any shape and thickness a project may require. An essential part of this customization ability is the molds themselves, which must be carefully designed to withstand repeated use, while also producing blow molded products with reliable accuracy and repeatable quality.
Designing the molds used in plastic blow molding is a complex process that requires the consideration of numerous different variables. Oftentimes, mold producers and their customers must collaborate closely to understand the needs, goals, and requirements of a new mold. FESP Mold Srl (fespmold.com/en), an Italian mold producer with over 25 years of experience and a member of AMAPLAST (amaplast.org), the Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Molds Manufacturers Association, are masters of this collaborative innovation process for mold design.
FESP’s approach to collaborative innovation begins in the early consultancy and fact-finding stage. First and foremost, FESP will verify the feasibility of a mold application. Using state-of-the-art modeling software, FESP will ensure that a mold can be correctly designed for a requested application. This capability is fast becoming essential for machine builders, with 18% of end users from the survey requesting more digital twinning and digital modeling capabilities for future projects.
Once proof of concept is obtained, FESP works closely with clients to tease out their overall needs and goals, collaborating to refine a new, often innovative mold design. They are experts at listening to clients and working closely with them to collaboratively reach innovative solutions. As FESP themselves explain, “No idea is a bad idea: you just need to develop it in the right way.”
Beyond overall design, FESP offers innovative testing and implementation options. To ensure molds perform as required, FESP works closely with clients to devise innovative polymer blends and combinations, rigorously trialing them to find the perfect combination for each customer. FESP will even test different formulations and shapes side-by-side to tease out a truly superior design. They also leverage 3D printing technology when feasible, allowing for the rapid production and testing of prototypes.
Through this design-test-refine process, FESP and their customers work together to arrive at truly innovative blow mold designs. One end user of Italian equipment, Jeff Cupples, President and Owner of Cupples J&J Company, notes how collaborative innovation is deeply ingrained in Italian machine building culture. Cupples states.
“Italian equipment manufacturers have advised us on what technologies to use and have helped us obtain a competitive advantage,” he says. By working closely with customers to arrive at shared solutions, FESP embodies this spirit of cooperative Italian innovation, putting them at the top of the blow mold manufacturing mountain.
Tecnomatic
Much like plastic blow molding, pipe extrusion is an industry with wide-ranging applications, from standard components to vital pieces of infrastructure. With so many options – from inner diameter and wall thickness to material type, length, and numerous other considerations – manufacturers of pipe extruding machinery and their end users must work together to innovate new solutions and strategies for pipe production.
To stand out in this field, manufacturers of piping need to stay ahead of new materials and applications for their products, while also pursuing the latest in production technology for their extrusion equipment. Fortunately for pipe producers, Tecnomatic Srl (tecnomaticsrl.net), a member of AMAPLAST (amaplast.org), the Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Molds Manufacturers Association, has a long history of manufacturing innovative pipe extrusion machinery.
Tecnomatic has been producing pipe extrusion equipment from its location in Italy for over 40 years. Evidence of their innovative design process and thoughtful quality of life features can be found throughout their portfolio of extrusion equipment.
One example is in their die heads. As the world of clean energy continues to grow, hydrogen has become a key element of many cutting-edge sustainable solutions as a clean and efficient energy carrier that can contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions. Hydrogen is a challenging substance to contain, however, so Tecnomatic and its customers came together to innovate a new piping production solution for hydrogen transportation.
By redesigning their die heads, Tecnomatic was able to unlock additional functionality, opening the door to new materials, specifically polyamides and polyvinylidene fluoride. By combining these two materials in an innovative way on both the outer and inner lining of the pipe, Tecnomatic was able to successfully design a pipe extrusion machine capable of reliably producing pipes for hydrogen transportation. Through collaborating closely with their customers and intimately understanding market needs, Tecnomatic has found success applying their best-in-class innovative design strategies to helping their customers serve new markets like hydrogen transportation.
Tecnomatic is also an expert in refining its machinery to meet the changing needs of its customers. Take large diameter pipe production, for instance. After hearing about challenges their end
users were facing during production, Tecnomatic hit the books and diligently redesigned their large-diameter pipe machinery. Tecnomatic reworked every component of the machine found to be problematic and applied their out-of-the-box innovative design approach to incorporate new quality of life features.
“The updated screw design improves material flow plasticization and reduces energy consumption,” leaders at Tecnomatic say “The new optimized spiral feeding bush ensures a smooth and consistent material feed, minimizing fluctuations and enhancing homogeneity, a critical factor for producing large-diameter pipes with uniform wall thickness. Together, the extruders deliver a cumulative output of almost 2,000 kilograms per hour, which enables high-speed manufacturing, essential for the increasingly demanding market requirements in large-diameter pipe production.”
By working closely with customers, staying abreast of industry needs, and leveraging their wealth of in-house engineering talent, Tecnomatic is helping their end users stay ahead of the curve through constant innovation. From large pipes to small pipes, and from liquid to gas transport and everything in between, Tecnomatic stands at the forefront of collaborative innovation, working with their end users to tackle industry-wide challenges together.
Arduino
One way manufacturers look to improve their operations is through upgrading and retrofitting their existing machinery with new devices. This strategy enables end users to extract additional efficiency out of legacy equipment without the steep cost of purchasing an entirely new machine as a replacement. This approach often requires a high degree of cooperation between end users and OEMs, with both parties exchanging information and working collaboratively to brainstorm solutions and innovate new strategies to maximize efficiency.
Italian companies have become experts in the creative application of new technology to existing equipment. An excellent example is Arduino Srl (arduino.cc), manufacturers of hardware like microcontrollers and PLCs. As dedicated component manufacturers, Arduino reflects the extensive experience Italian companies have with upgrading legacy equipment to meet the digital needs of modern manufacturing. By working closely with customers to create new solutions for old machinery, Arduino is a standard-bearer for Italian OEMs’ reputation for success through collaborative innovation.
Consider one case study from Arduino where they helped a client realize new capabilities on older machinery. The company, Atlas Machine and Supply, a 100-year old legacy maintenance company that services air compressors, needed a way to monitor thousands of compressors across numerous sites they serviced, all of which must be carefully maintained to prevent failure. Figuring out who needed maintenance and where it was needed was a constant challenge for Atlas to stay ahead of, with reactive actions required when failures occurred unexpectedly.
Unsatisfied with this reactive model, Atlas sought a way to be more proactive in their service contracts.
“These compressors run for 25 years or more, and clients often use multiple brands across their systems,” says Richie Gimmel, CEO of Atlas. “We needed a single, flexible system that could gather uniform, centralized data, and provide a unified view across all machines, regardless of brand or age, allowing us to move from reactive to predictive maintenance.”
To solve this challenge, Atlas partnered with Arduino, the two companies devising a comprehensive solution to their reactive maintenance model. Through an information exchange, Arduino learned that Atlas needed to achieve close to real-time monitoring for compressors across numerous sites with data readily accessible. The first step was to equip compressors with Arduino Opta PLCs, enabling real-time data gathering into a centralized digital repository. Arduino’s capabilities here align seamlessly with end user requests: in the survey, 31% of end users requested more integrated PLC/HMI displays on the next generation of Italian machinery.
With data flowing in, Arduino was then able to help Atlas produce a truly innovative solution to their dashboard challenge. Thanks to Arduino’s flexible open-source coding, they were able to work closely with Atlas to innovate a new cloud-based dashboard system that gave both Atlas and their customers visibility into compressor data, flagging any maintenance needs or inefficiencies that might need to be explored.
“With Opta and Arduino Cloud, we moved from multiple, isolated data streams to a streamlined, centralized system,” Gimmel says. “The real-time data and integrated dashboard allow our team – and clients – to track system performance seamlessly.”
By working closely with Atlas to innovate new solutions to their ongoing challenges, Arduino is an excellent representation of the Italian commitment to seeking unique, custom, and innovative solutions to end users’ challenges. End users looking for a true partner that will help them produce out-of-the-box solutions to their unique challenges need look no further than Italian OEMs.
Image courtesy of Arduino
ADR AXLES BRINGS JOBS AND INVESTMENT TO PERRY, IOWA
ADR, a global leader with over 70 years of experience and 14 international locations, is expanding its U.S. presence with a new 64,500-square-foot facility in Perry, Iowa. The plant, set to open by the end of 2026, will serve as a production and distribution hub for the U.S. market. Initially employing 35 people, the workforce is expected to grow over the next three years. This strategic move aims to strengthen industry partnerships and provide faster, more direct support to customers by being geographically closer.
Website: adraxles.com
ALFAOBL LAUNCHES U.S. MANUFACTURING OPERATION
AlfaOBL America Inc., the North American division of Italian pump manufacturer AlfaOBL, officially launches operations, reintroducing the renowned Blackline pump line and setting a new industry standard: 48-hour guaranteed fulfillment on its core product offering. Specializing in mechanical diaphragm and plunger metering pumps, AlfaOBL America delivers flow rates from 7 to 1,500 liters per hour, working pressures up to 1,450 psig, and viscosity handling up to 50,000 cps. The Blackline series also features advanced control options, engineered to meet the needs of water treatment, chemical processing, oil and gas, and critical infrastructure sectors — including the rapidly growing data center market.
Website: oblpumps.it
BIESSE OPENS NEW INNOVATION HUB IN ONTARIO TO SHOWCASE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Biesse has officially opened its new state-of-the-art Hub in Vaughan, Ontario, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and growth in the manufacturing sector. The facility serves as a central showcase for Biesse’s cutting-edge machinery across the wood, stone, and glass industries, offering live demonstrations and hands-on experiences for industry professionals.
More than just a showroom, the Hub is a center for collaboration, featuring expert guidance and educational resources aimed at helping businesses optimize operations and increase productivity. The launch marks a significant milestone in Biesse’s Canadian expansion and underscores its role as a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions.
Website: biesse.com
DEAMS ITALIA PARTNERS WITH BOMBARDIER AND EXPANDS TO CANADA
DeAMS, an aerospace firm from Campania, Italy, has signed a five-year, $1 million agreement with Bombardier to supply automated lifting platforms for CL650 aircraft wing production in Dorval, Quebec. Announced at Aeromart Montreal 2025, the deal enhances efficiency and safety in Bombardier’s operations. DeAMS also launched its North American subsidiary in Montreal— DeAMS Automation America Inc.—to expand its footprint in AI, automation, and robotics. Italian Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli praised the company’s innovation during a visit to its Marcianise facility. With growing ties in Europe and North America, DeAMS is strengthening its role in the global aerospace market.
Website: deams.it
FEDRIGONI EXPANDS BS5609-CERTIFIED NORTH AMERICAN LINE WITH DURABLE KIMDURA INKJET FILM FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives North America has launched Kimdura Inkjet TW (PD50MG651), a BS5609-certified, HDPE-based white film tailored for pigment inkjet printing. This 4.5 mil film offers instant dry time and strong resistance to water, chemicals, and solvents, making it ideal for harsh environments. Engineered with a P50 adhesive and 50# liner, it’s manufactured in North Carolina as a no-trim option. The launch broadens Fedrigoni’s certified product line, which already includes PD37AX551 and PD50NC651 materials. Marketing Manager Melissa Harton highlights that BS5609 Section 2 certification ensures labels can survive three months in saltwater, vital for international shipping. This new addition strengthens Fedrigoni’s portfolio for chemical drums, industrial containers, and logistics requiring durable, regulation-compliant labeling.
Website: fedrigoni.com
FERRERO TO EXPAND ONTARIO OPERATIONS WITH $445M INVESTMENT AND 500 NEW JOBS
Italian confectionery giant Ferrero Group has announced a major expansion of its Brantford, Ontario, production facility, committing $445 million to significantly grow its operations in Canada. The investment will support the creation of 500 new jobs, bolstering Ferrero’s position as the largest private employer in the city. The project marks a significant milestone for Ferrero, as it includes the company’s first-ever product launch outside of Europe, underscoring Canada’s growing role in Ferrero’s global operations.
Website: ferrerorocher.com
MICROTEX COMPOSITES, INC. TO LOCATE FIRST U.S.
FACILITY IN TENNESSEE
Italian company Microtex Composites, Inc. will establish its first U.S. facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, investing nearly $3.8 million and creating 26 jobs. The new site will support growing demand in the automotive and aerospace sectors by producing high-quality prepreg composites using advanced technologies. President Federico Becagli emphasized the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and hiring skilled local talent. Vice President Gianfranco Meschini highlighted the move as a strategic step to strengthen Microtex’s role in the U.S. supply chain and improve delivery times. Headquartered in Italy, Microtex has seen rapid growth in Europe and views this U.S. expansion as essential to boosting production and reinforcing its position as a leader in advanced composite materials.
Website: microtexcomposites.com
MODULA INVESTS $36M IN FRANKLIN, OHIO TO DOUBLE PRODUCTION AND UNIFY OPERATIONS
Modula, an Italian maker of automated vertical storage units with North American operations in Franklin, is more than doubling its investment to meet rising demand. The company began production in 2021 at a 242,000-square-foot facility on Commerce Center Drive but quickly outgrew it. Now, Modula is adding 177,000 square feet, aiming to double capacity and unify operations under one roof. The expanded site will produce up to 1,600 vertical lift modules annually—up from 600—boosting speed and efficiency across North America. The over $36 million project, expected to exceed $40 million with new tech, will also create about 60 new jobs. Modula marked the groundbreaking with local and state officials, highlighting its 25% annual global growth.
Website: modula.it
PRYSMIAN UNVEILS $500M EXPANSION PLAN FOR MCKINNEY WIRE PLANT
Prysmian, the Italian parent company of Encore Wire, is investing $500 million to expand its copper and aluminum electrical wire manufacturing facility in McKinney, Texas. The expansion includes building a new 650,000-square-foot medium-voltage cable production plant, expected to create 120 jobs and support increasing electricity demand. The new facility is projected to open in 2027. Encore Wire, which began in 1989 with a 68,000-square-foot warehouse, has since grown to over 3.5 million square feet across 460 acres.
Website: na.prysmian.com
ROSA AND FAVRETTO GRINDTECH SOLUTIONS NOW AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA THROUGH DIPAOLO MACHINE TOOLS PARTNERSHIP
RAIMONDI SPA ACQUIRES ITS US DISTRIBUTOR AND OPENS ITS OWN SUBSIDIARY IN THE USA
Raimondi S.p.A., an Italian leader in professional tile installation tools, has acquired its longtime U.S. distributor, Donnelly Distribution Inc., completing the deal at the end of 2024. As of January 1, 2025, the new entity, Raimondi USA Corp., is fully operational and headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin. The acquisition includes all staff and infrastructure, ensuring seamless service continuity. With over 20 years of presence in the U.S. market, Raimondi aims to strengthen its North American footprint through localized logistics, sales, support, and training operations.
Website: raimondispa.com
Rosa Ermando SpA announced this past April its partnership with DiPaolo Machine Tools Ltd., a machine tool sales and service leader in Canada and the USA. This agreement represents a strategic step to increase its presence in North America with a partner with great experience and reputation. DiPaolo Machine Tools Ltd. will distribute and support Rosa and Favretto GrindTech grinding solutions, bringing Italian technological excellence and engineering know-how to North American customers. Thanks to an extensive sales and service network and collaboration with Rosa technicians, DiPaolo Machine Tools will guarantee complete support at every stage, from evaluating needs to implementing solutions to maintenance and performance optimization. According to Rosa representatives, “This synergy strengthens our presence in a key market, allowing us to offer innovative solutions and a high level of service”.
Website: rosa.it/en
SABO LAUNCHES U.S. SUBSIDIARY TO FUEL GLOBAL GROWTH AND STRENGTHEN NORTH AMERICAN PRESENCE
SABO, an Italian specialty chemicals firm, has expanded to North America by launching SABO International Americas in Orlando, Florida. This subsidiary strengthens its ability to serve regional customers with polymer additives, supported by a distribution hub in Savannah, Georgia, handling goods from Italy, Germany, and Mexico. SABO offers a comprehensive line of HALS stabilizers, antifog and antistatic additives—including USDA BioPreferredcertified options—for masterbatch producers and processors. Longtime partner Songwon Industrial will continue distributing HALS products in the region. COO Alberto Vischetti will oversee U.S. operations, adding to SABO’s presence in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and China. CEO Germano Peverelli views this move as a strategic step in SABO’s next growth phase, following its acquisition of Evonik’s TAA business. Founded in 1937 in Levate, SABO serves diverse industries with 400 employees across five global locations, focusing on technology, sustainability, and efficient service.
Website: sabo.com
ADVANCED AUTOMATION BY SALMOIRAGHI FOR SAGE AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS
Salmoiraghi, a leading Italian automation company headquartered in Monza, Northern Italy, has been a trusted partner in the U.S. market since the 1990s, providing innovative production flow management solutions to major players in the man-made fiber industry such as DU PONT, INVISTA, and NANYA USA. The company also delivers automated fabric roll warehousing systems for clients like Lava Inc. In a significant advancement for the industrial textile sector, Salmoiraghi has implemented a state-of-the-art automated handling system at the SAGE AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS facility in Abbeville, South Carolina. This system features the custom-developed Doffing Robot (DR), along with overhead transport mechanisms, robotic loaders, and vision systems for bobbin cart management, collectively streamlining the entire production process to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
Website: salgroup.it/en
SERIOPLAST TO OPEN MANUFACTURING SITE IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VIRGINIA
SILFAB SOLAR SECURES $100M FUNDING TO EXPAND US-BASED SOLAR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Silfab Solar, based in Mississauga, ON, Canada, has secured $100 million in funding to expand its solar manufacturing operations in the United States. The investment consists of $50 million in equity funding, led by ARC Financial Corp. and supported by co-investors, as well as a $50 million Green Loan arranged through Breakwall Capital and SR Alternative Credit.
Website: silfabsolar.com
Serioplast, a global plastic packaging manufacturer based in Italy, will invest $25.7 million to establish a 140,000-square-foot facility in Shenandoah County, Virginia, creating 45 new jobs. The company, which supplies major brands like Procter & Gamble and Unilever, cited Virginia’s skilled workforce and strong business climate as key factors. Governor Glenn Youngkin praised the project and its partnership with the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, which offers customized workforce training. Serioplast CEO Paolo Bergamini highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. With 33 facilities in 16 countries, this expansion strengthens its North American presence. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership and local leaders supported the initiative, including a $180,000 state grant and workforce training services at no cost to the company.
Website: serioplast.com/en
Italian Technology Awards Program
Now well into its third decade, the ITA— Italian Trade Agency (ICE-Agenzia in Italian, ice.it/en)—in collaboration with several partners, proudly sponsored the prestigious Italian Technology Awards. This initiative provided students and professors, not only from USMCA countries but from around the world, the invaluable opportunity to experience firsthand the excellence of Italian technology in machinery manufacturing. This spanned various industries, including machine tools, textiles, plastics, foundry, glass, printing, graphic and converting, woodworking, and leatherworking.
The 2025 edition of this esteemed program was conducted the first week of June, bringing over 40 students and faculty from four countries to Italy. Participants engaged in educational programs hosted by leading academic institutions across northern Italy and visited some of Italy’s foremost machinery manufacturers within their fields of expertise.
Mexico City Office and co-sponsored in Italy by GIMAV, the Association of Italian Manufacturers and Suppliers of Machinery, Equipment, and Special Products for Glass Processing (gimav.it). This program welcomed students and faculty from prominent Mexican academic institutions recognized for their expertise in glass-related technologies.
Italian Printing, Graphic and Converting Tech
The Italian Printing, Graphic, and Converting Technology Award (IPGCTA) 2025 was organized by the ITA’s Chicago Office and co-sponsored in Italy by ACIMGA, the Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery for the Graphic, Paper, and Converting Industry (acimga.it). This year marked the first edition of IPGCTA to take place in the United States. The Rochester Institute of Technology was selected as the US academic partner, with students and faculty from its related faculty programs recognized for their research in related technologies.
“I believe our students have been enriched both academically and culturally by their stay in Italy. From an educational perspective, they have had the opportunity to learn about best practices in different industries, as well as to understand why Italian industry is at the forefront in many sectors. They return with the hope of replicating this experience in their workplaces. The impact on students is undoubtedly significant, as they return with a different perspective on the industrial field and the teams that can eventually support the productive sector of the companies where they are interning and/or working. It also opens up opportunities for both employment and academic exchange with Italian institutions”.
Dr. Ana María Guzmán Hernandez, Research Professor, Center for Technological Research and Development, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, UANL shared how participating in the Italian Technology Awards impacted her and her students
Italian Machine Tool Technology
The Italian Machine Tool Technology Award (IMTTA) invited upper-level students from top North American universities to submit theses exploring contemporary innovations and challenges in mechanical engineering industries. For over a decade, the IMTTA was coordinated and sponsored by the ITA’s Chicago Office in the U.S., with co-sponsorship in Italy from UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE—Italian Machine Tools, Robots and Automation Manufacturers’ Association (ucimu.it)
Italian Glassworking Technology
The Italian Glassworking Technology Award (IGTA) 2025 was organized by the ITA’s
Italian Plastic Technology
The Italian Plastic Technology Award (IPTA) was established to advance the Italian Technological Center in Puebla and to foster interest in plastic technology. AMAPLAST The Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds Manufacturers’ Association (amaplast.org)—championed educational and innovation initiatives in Mexico. This year, IPTA entered into its eight edition, promoting advanced technological education.
Italian Foundry Technology
Introduced in 2022, the Italian Foundry Technology Award (IFTA) marked its debut
with participation from a distinguished group of students and professors. For the 2025 program, the ITA’s Mexico City Office once again collaborated and co-sponsored with the Italian Foundry Suppliers Association, AMAFOND (amafond.com), and leading Mexican universities, continuing this tradition of excellence and innovation.
Expanding the Program Beyond USMCA
Beyond the regions and programs already mentioned, the 2025 edition of the Italian Technology Award expanded its reach to include initiatives in India and Uzbekistan.
ITA’s program partners served as a bridge, connecting students, faculty, Italian companies, and industry associations that contributed to the program’s legacy. For the latest updates on the various programs, including the 2025 edition, visitors can visit the Agency’s website at machinesitalia.org/italian-technologyawards or follow its social media channels on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Italian Innovation in the Spotlight
Machines Italia takes Italian technology “Engineered with Passion” on the road to North American events. Machines Italia and its partner associations are proud to be a featured participant or sponsor of major industry events in North America. We highlight some of the major ones here. If you make purchasing decisions for your company, you have enormous responsibility. You must know the ins and outs of production like no one else does. Italian machinery can make your decision easier, even in these uncertain times. That’s why Machines Italia, together with its partner associations, is a supporter, sponsor, and promoter of major industry events — including those listed below — in which Italian companies participate.
Machines Italia USAARM Institute Annual Meeting 2025
The ARM Institute’s annual meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, September 3-5, 2025 (arminstitute.org) is an exclusive event for ARM Institute members, such as the US desk of the ITA - Italian Trade Agency in Chicago. The members-only event convenes around 350 individual subject matter experts from across the ARM Institute’s 400+ member organization consortium. These experts represent organizations spanning industry, government, and academia with focus areas in robotics, AI, education/workforce development, and manufacturing. The ARM Institute’s Member Meeting facilitates collaboration between competitors and nontraditional collaborators for the shared mission of strengthening U.S. manufacturing while providing the ITA with unique opportunities to promote the offer of Italian industry within numerous sectors of this critical ecosystem.
Machines Italia Mexico - Expo Cihac 2025
Expo Cihac (expocihac.com/es/home.html), a trade show dedicated to the construction, interior design, and architectural sectors, will be held from October 15-17, 2025, at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City. The Mexico City office will coordinate the Italian Pavilion, which will host producers of marble-related technology.
Machines Italia Canada - CMTS 2025
Machines Italia Canada at CMTS 2025 Machines Italia will showcase Italian manufacturing excellence at Canada’s largest manufacturing event—CMTS—held September 30 to October 3 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Visitors are invited to booth #2611 and encouraged to attend the Tech Theatre session spotlighting Italian companies with operations in Canada. The session will emphasize Italy’s contributions to smart manufacturing and sustainable technologies. As a dedicated industry advocate, Machines Italia offers a strategic platform for cultivating partnerships between Italian
and Canadian manufacturers. The initiative welcomes Canadian companies interested in exploring Italian machinery, and invites Italian firms seeking to enter the Canadian market to connect through this engagement. Discover innovation, collaboration, and transatlantic synergy at CMTS 2025. For event details, visit cmts.ca.
Machines Italia Provides Canadian and Mexican Companies Opportunities To Experience Italian Innovation “Turned Into Productivity” Via Complimentary Trips To Italy
The Machines Italia Toronto and Mexico City Desks provide Canadian and Mexican manufacturers and entities an opportunity to experience the latest in Italian innovation with complimentary trips to Italy. Applications to experience the latest offerings in Italian manufacturing and related technologies are being accepted for its delegations to the following events in Italy:
For Canadian and Mexican interested parties
• Marmo + Mac 2025 (Marble and Stone Technologies - September 23-26, 2025)
For Mexican interested parties
• Vitrum 2025 (Glass manufacturing, September 16-19, 2025)
• CERSAIE 2025 (Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings, September 22-26, 2025)
• SIMAC TANNING TECH 2025 (Footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, September 23-25, 2025)
Contact the respective office, either the Toronto or Mexico City Office, for more information, and check back for additional opportunities in 2025, via machinesitalia.org/events.
To the right are some major USMCA events starting now. Machines Italia frequently adds events and conferences to its roster. For a complete up-to-date list of events, going through 2026, visit www.machinesitalia. org/events.
ARM Institute Annual Meeting 2025
September 3-5, 2025
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA arminstitute.org
Fabtech Expo 2025
September 8-11, 2025
Chicago, Illinois, USA fabtechexpo.com
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 September 9-11, 2025
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada outdoorfarmshow.com
FESPA Mexico 2025
September 25-27, 2025
Mexico City, Mexico mexico.fespa.com
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025
September 29-October 1, 2025 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA packexpolasvegas.com
Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS)
September 29 - October 2, 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada cmts.ca
The Food Tech Expo October 8-9, 2025
Mexico City, Mexico expo.thefoodtech.com
EXPO CIHAC 2025
October 15-17, 2025
Mexico City, Mexico expocihac.com/en/home.html
Global Foundry Show Mexico October 15-17, 2025
Guadalajara, Mexico globalfoundry.mx/es
Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo (ADM)
October 21-23, 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada admtoronto.com/en/home.html
GlassBuild America 2025 November 4-6, 2025 Orlando, Florida, USA glassbuildamerica.com
Industrial Transformation Mexico November 11-13, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico industrialtransformation.mx
Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo 2025 November 12-14, 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada woodworkingnetwork.com
The Buildings Show 2025 December 3-5, 2025 Toronto, Ontario, Canada informaconnect.com/the-buildings-show
EXHIBITIONS 2025-2027
TRADE
MARMO+MAC 2025 International Exhibition of Stone Design & Technology Natural Stone, Machinery, Processing Technology Verona, Italy September 23-26, 2025 marmomac.com/ en/home-english/
SIMAC TANNING TECH 2025
International Exhibition of Machines and Technologies for Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Industries
Footwear, Leathergoods & Tanning Machinery Milan, Italy September 23-25, 2025 simactanningtech. it/en/
Ecomondo 2025 International exhibition for circular economy Construction and earthmoving Machinery Rimini, Italy November 4-7, 2025 en.ecomondo.com
MACFRUIT 2026 The international exhibition for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industries and related supply chains
Food Technology Rimini, Italy April 21-23, 2026 macfrut.com/en/
PLAST 2026 International exhibition for plastics and rubber industries Plastics and rubber Milan, Italy June 9-12, 2026 plastonline.org
XYLEXPO 2026 29th International biennial exhibition of wood and furniture industry technology Wood Milan, Italy June 9-2, 2026 xylexpo.com/en/
35.BI-MU The international biennial exhibition dedicated to the industry of machine tools, robots, automation, digital and additive manufacturing and subcontracting
EIMA 2026 International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition
Machine Tools, Robots, Automation Systems, Components
Milan, Italy October 1316, 2026
bimu.it/en/
Agricultural Machinery Bologna, Italy November 10-14, 2026 eima.it/en
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 International Exhibition of Textile Machinery Textile Machinery Shanghai, China November 20-24, 2026 itmaasia.com/
MARMO+MAC 2026 International Exhibition of Stone Design & Technology Natural Stone, Machinery, Processing Technology
LAMIERA 2027 The international exhibition dedicated to the industry of sheet metal forming and cutting machine tools and innovative technologies related to the sector
PRINT4ALL 2027 Exhibition for commercial printing, converting, package printing, labelling and industrial printing
EMO MILANO 2027 The world trade show dedicated to the manufacturing industry of machine tools, robots and automation systems
METEF 2027 Expo of Customized Technology for the Aluminum and Innovative Metals Industry
VITRUM 2027 International Trade Show Specialized in Machinery, Equipment and Systems for Flat, Bent and Hollow Glass and in Glass and Processed Products for Industry
Verona, Italy TBD 2026 marmomac.com/ en/home-english/
Machinetools for metalforming Milan, Italy May 11-14, 2027 lamiera.net/en
Industrial printing, graphics and converting, package printing and labelling
Machine Tools for Metalforming, Robots, Automation Systems, Components
Aluminum & Metals Industry, Foundry and Metallurgical Machinery
Milan, Italy May 25-28, 2027 print4all.it/en/
Milan, Italy October 4-8, 2027 emo-milano.com/ en/homepage-4/
Bologna, Italy TBD 2027 amafond.it/en/ news-eventsamafond
Glass Milan, Italy TBD 2027 vitrumlife.it/en/
MACHINES ITALIA ASSOCIATION PARTNER
CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE
Veronafiere S.p.A.
ASSOMAC Assomac Servizi Srl
UNACEA Italian Exhibition Group
ANIMA (ASSOFOODTEC)
Cesena Fiera SpA
AMAPLAST Promaplast Srl
ACIMALL Cepra Srl
UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE EFIM-ENTE FIERE ITALIANA MACCHINE Spa
FEDERUNACOMA FederUnacoma surl
ACIMIT ITMA Services Pte Ltd
CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE
Veronafiere S.p.A.
UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU SpA
Viale Del Lavoro, 8 37135 Verona (VR) info@veronafiere.it
Via Matteotti, 4/a
27029 Vigevano (PV) exhibition@assomac.it
Via Emilia, 155 47921 Rimini (RN) info@iegexpo.it
Via Dismano 3845 47522 Pievesestina di Cesena (FC) info@macfrut.com
Centro Direzionale
Milanofiori - Palazzo F/3
Centro Direzionale
Milanofiori - Palazzo F/3
20057 Assago (MI) info@plastonline.org
20057 Assago (MI) info@xylexpo.com
Viale Fulvio Testi 128 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) bimu.esp@ucimu.it
Viale Aldo Moro 64 40127 Bologna (BO) info@federunacoma.it
73 Ubi Road 1,#08-48 Oxley BizHub 1 408733 Singapore itmaasiacitme@itma.com
Viale Del Lavoro, 8 37135 Verona (VR) info@veronafiere.it
Viale Fulvio Testi 128 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) lamiera.esp@ucimu.it
ACIMGA CPA - Centro Promozionale Acimga SpA Piazza Castello, 28 20121 Milano (MI) info@cpa-spa.com
UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE EFIM-ENTE FIERE ITALIANA MACCHINE Spa
Viale Fulvio Testi 128 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) info@emo-milan.com
AMAFOND Metef Srl
GIMAV VITRUM Srl
Piazza della Costituzione, 6 40128 Bologna (BO) info@metef.com
S.S. del Sempione n. 28 20017 Rho-Pero (Ml) vitrum@vitrum-milan.it
Innovations at work in global markets
AGRICULTURE/FARM MACHINERY
FEDERUNACOMA represents a broad sector of mechanics that brings together the following associations of producers: Agridigital, digital systems and technologies for agricultural machinery an farmer; Assoidrotech, irrigation systems; Assomao, agricultural implements; Assomase, self-propelled machines; Assotrattori tractors; Comacomp, components for agricultural machines and gardening; Comagarden, gardening machinery. The Federation acts as an umbrella organisation for seven industry associations representing various sectors of the agricultural, forestry and gardening machinery industry, with the aim of promoting mechanisation and technological innovation to meet the different needs in agriculture and green care. Through FEDERUNACOMA the Italian mechanisation enterprises are able to interface with institutions, promoting innovation, business culture and their presence in national and international markets. federunacoma.it
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/OZOIYTpzWnA
CERAMICS
ACIMAC - the Italian association of manufacturers of machinery and equipment for the ceramics industry has earned a world-class reputation for providing solutions that meet a vast range of customer needs — from traditional ceramics to the latest design trends. Customers around the globe choose machinery produced by ACIMAC member companies, thanks in large part to their easy programmability and maintenance simplicity. The Italian ceramic machinery manufacturing sector enjoys a world leadership position with an export share that has grown continuously and now exceeds two-thirds of its total annual turnover, thanks to its unrivalled level of excellence and the fact that produces the most competitive plants that modern technology can offer. weareacimac.com
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/KVgss3XDU5g
CONSTRUCTION AND EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT
Created in 2010, at present with more than seventy members, UNACEA is the Italian construction equipment association. UNACEA membership includes manufacturers of earth-moving machines, attachments, concrete equipment, tower cranes, road machines and drilling machineries. UNACEA is the Italian member of CECE the Committee for European Construction Equipment. unacea.org/en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/zJqGGGVvKns
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
ASSOFOODTEC — the Italian Association of Machinery and Plant Manufacturers for Food Production, Processing, Preservation — represents global leaders in the most important Italian association for technologies for the food industry, thanks to a diversified offer that rangers from relatively simple machines to extremely sophisticated production lines. Prestigious and qualified companies, a great wealth of experience and reliability, and an increasing technical development of products this is what ASSOFOODTEC can offer. ASSOFOODTEC cooperates in the activity of the most important bodies charged for the drawing up of European and world technical standards. ASSOFOODTEC operates within the Federation of Italian Mechanical and Engineering Association (ANIMA). en.anima.it/
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/CRsDJXZeeMA
FOOTWEAR, LEATHERGOODS AND TANNING
ASSOMAC represents Italian manufacturers of machinery and technologies for fashion, automotive, shoes, leather goods and upholstery manufacturing by unifying all the standards which make “Made with Italian Technology” a guarantee of high quality. Italian competence means product EXCELLENCY, processes EXPERTISE, and INNOVATION capabilities. ASSOMAC plays a key role in promoting the safety, welfare and sustainability of the production environment model, central issues supported by Industry 4.0, and relative sustainability protocols represented by the voluntary third-party Green Label audits, and is able to point out the efficiency of technology for associate companies. ASSOMAC represents its members worldwide, promoting and supporting a business culture focused on continuous research and development, reliability of after-sale services and commitment to support efficient, sustainable processes. assomac.it
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/fOjNlOkRklQ
FOUNDRY AND METALLURGICAL MACHINERY AND PRODUCTS
AMAFOND is the Italian association of companies producing machinery, plants, furnaces, products, and services for the foundry industry. It’s about 100 member companies provide machinery used in the manufacturing of everything from automobile engines and components to domestic appliances. AMAFOND credits the “Italian approach” to business — characterized by extra customer care and stronger personal relationships — as one of the reasons its member companies attract worldwide customers. amafond.com
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/4ocLzsDyqZM
GLASS
As an evolution of the Italian glass-making tradition, GIMAV the Italian Association of Glass-Processing Machinery and Accessory Suppliers represents Italian excellence in glass-making machinery. This industry sector has expanded internationally by employing innovative technology that meets today’s marketplace needs. GIMAV’s 70 members companies are known for customizing machines to meet end-users specifications, from high-rise building constructions to fine arts applications. gimav.it/en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/qvIoqsqkcWU
MARBLE AND STONE
CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE — is the Italian Association of Producers and Processors of Marbles, Granites and Natural Stones, and of Manufacturers of Machinery, Complete Plants, Tools and Complementary Products to quarry and process Natural Stones with more than 320 member companies and territorial consortia. This gives CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE broad Italian and gloabl representation. It acts as sole sector interlocutor with ministries, the Italian Trade Agency, Confindustria, standardization boards, labor unions, universities and polytechnics, Italian and foreign federations and associations, and trade fairs around the world. assomarmomacchine.com/en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/hEsL11Sl6Ts
MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS FOR POWER TRANSMISSIONS
Italian Association of Mechatronic Technologies and Components for Fluid Power, Power Transmission, Smart Automation and Control of Industrial Products and Processes. After the establishment of FEDERTEC in 2019 thanks to the merger of ASSIOT (Italian Transmission Elements and Gears Manufacturers Association) and ASSOFLUID (Italian Fluid Power Association), also FNDI (National Federation of Industrial Distribution) has been incorporated into FEDERTEC since 2022, adding a new piece to the mechatronic technologies chain. FEDERTEC has over 300 member companies and represents one of the most important industrial sector in Italy and worldwide, with a production of 14.7 billion euro (60% of which is exported), and 61,000 employees. federtec.it/?lang=en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/v50dPXyhr-A
METALWORKING
UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE is the Italian Machine Tools, Robots, and Automation Manufacturers’ Association. As an official representative of the industry, UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE acts as a world-wide ambassador for some of the latest technology developed in Italy. With a constant interest in sector developments and continuous trend monitoring, UCIMU provides associate member companies with specific consultancy and tangible services in the support of their activities. Over 250 member companies, who produce around 70% of the output for the sector, have won universal recognition for their quality, flexibility, reliability, and customization. ucimu.it/en/home
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/E-VigpyzZF4
PACKAGING
UCIMA is the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association. Its members represent 70% of the total Italian production and, on average, 80% of Italian exports. One packaging machine out of every four in the world bears the wording “Made in Italy.” And the United States is the industry’s main outlet market for the sector. The worldwide success of the Italian packaging and packaging industry is firmly rooted in a consolidated technologic tradition and in the ability to find customized packing solutions. wemakepackaging.it/en/home
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/DCH4zVk-IsE
PLASTICS AND RUBBER
The companies of AMAPLAST, the Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Molds Manufacturers Association, are globally renowned for their “turnkey solutions” addressing customer needs through sophisticated machines and engineering. As a result, the sector industry has seen steady growth since its inception in 1960. Italian machines are highly prized by the world’s most industrialized and economically advanced countries. amaplast.org
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/HpmEstS-Wag
PRINTING, GRAPHIC, AND CONVERTING
ACIMGA is the association of Italian manufacturers of machinery for the graphic, paper and converting industry. Established in 1947, it plays a key role in the industry both in Italy and internationally representing “Made by Italy” production that is, not just machinery produced in Italy, but the wealth of competence and expertise unique to the country which is the trademark of these technologies, regardless of where they are manufactured. ACIMGA represents all printing (roto, flexo, off set and digital) and converting technologies on all materials (paper, polycoupled and plastic) for applications on flexible, labels, corrugated cardboard, paper, tissue, aluminum. acimga.it/en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/QuftQzSiyKI
TEXTILE MACHINERY
ACIMIT is the Association of Italian Textile Machinery representing 80% of the entire Italian textile machinery production. Its members meet the full spectrum of industry needs (spinning, weaving, knitting and finishing machines). They are well appreciated for their commitment in the sustainable technologies and in the production of equipment for the most innovative niche markets (technical textiles, nonwovens). Leading American textile and clothing manufacturers rely on the quality of Italian high-tech machinery. acimit.it/en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/ju_KSgkfrUQ
WOOD
ACIMALL Italian Woodworking Machinery and Tools Manufacturers’ Association, with over 220 of the most qualified companies in their fields, represents 90% of the entire industry in terms of employees and turnover. In every segment of woodworking, from sawmills to the industrial processing of solid wood and panel to finishing, the Italian industry is present with technological solutions capable of responding effectively to a multitude of user requirements. acimall.com/en
SECTOR VIDEO: youtu.be/_PTxJSvfmlk
FEDERMACCHINE, the National Federation of Association of Manufacturers of capital goods intended for industrial and handicrafts manufacturing processes, is a reference for users from all over the world. It brings together 12 industrial associations active in various manufacturing sectors (machines for foundry, machines for graphic, converting and paper, machines for textiles, for wood, for stones, for plastics and rubber, for ceramics and bricks, for glass, for footwear and leather, for packaging; mechatronics systems and components for power transmission, metalworking machine tools. With 5.050 companies, over 210,000 employees and a turnover that, in 2024, amounted to 52 billions euro, the Italian capital goods industry exports almost 70% of its production. The sector’s Made in Italy is known for giving end users around the world extremely high technical standards and the ability to tailor our offering to specific needs. www.federmacchine.it
SECTOR VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=FEtCwy1fno8
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