The wood and furniture technologies industry is at a crossroads, with emerging trends from statistical surveys highlighting several key challenges.

Italian machinery manufacturers are experiencing mixed results in international markets, with some areas seeing growth while others struggle.

Italian company Microtex Composites is opening its first U.S. operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, investing $3.8M and creating 26 jobs. This new prepreg manufacturing facility signifies the company’s commitment to innovation and quality, catering to U.S. customers in automotive and aerospace markets.

Italy’s ITS Engineering Group is set to enter the Canadian market with a significant appearance at an upcoming industry conference, introduced by the Italian Chamber of Commerce Ontario Canada (ICCO).

The traditional press conference of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE at EMO HANNOVER was also the occasion to present the 34th edition of BI-MU, the biennial exhibition of machine