Cavanna Packaging USA entered the U.S. through a sales office in Oradell, N.J. but moved to Duluth, Georgia last November to open a plant making machines that produce wrappers for cookies, crackers, granola bars and other products.
Italy's Flame Spray S.p.A., an international leader in making thermal spray coatings, will establish its new production facility in Laurens County, South Carolina. The $9.2 million investment is expected to generate more than 50 new jobs over the next five years and establish a state-of-the-art thermal spray coating facility within the country.
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For the fourth consecutive year, Machines Italia and the Italian Trade Commission will be joining, as Gold Leve Sponsors, the Canadian Engineering Competion.
This year’s edition of the prestigious event was hosted by McGill University in Montreal from March 10th to 13th.
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Italian wind turbine manufacturer Brevini Wind intends to start production on a new facility in Indiana in the third quarter of 2010. The original start date was for the first quarter in 2011, however interest generated at the American Wind Energy Association’s annual conference has lead to a decision to speed up the company’s timetable regarding the project.
Italy's Westrafo will open a new production facility in Trotwood, Ohio, joining its sites in Italy and Ghana. This marks a key step in its global expansion, aiming to better serve U.S. customers with efficient, sustainable energy solutions. The 233,000 sq.ft.
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.
The Italian polymer processing machinery industry is set to experience a 9% year-on-year decline in 2024, according to recent data released by the trade association Amaplast. Sales in 2024 are expected to reach approximately €4.35 billion, a decrease from the record €4.80 billion reported in 2023.
The Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers' Association UCIMA has officially presented its new logo characterized by the letter U with a softer and more minimalist typeface.