The figures from the last BIMU trade show which took place from October 4 to 8 2016, are truly impressive: 1,060 exhibitors, 47% from outside, Italy, 3,000 metalworking machines on display over 900,000 square feet, exhibitions space, 61,926 visitors and 1,000 pre-arranged business meetings. 

The biannual event which marked its 60th anniversary in 2016, has become a synonymous with excellence in the metalworking industry worldwide..

The Italian Trade Commission (ITA) and  UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian Machine Tools, Robots, Automation Systems and Ancillary Products (NC, Tools, Components, Accessories) Manufacturers' Association, invited delegations of buyers and industry professionals to attend the 30 BIMU.  180 delegates from 17 countries – among which 30 companies from North America – participated at BIMU 2016 as part of this ITA sponsored program.

The celebrations for the 60th anniversary of BIMU included a media campaign on international trade.

For further information on this initiative, please contact info [at] machinesitalia.org (subject: Machines%20Italia%20E-newsletter)