The EIMA International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition, held annually in Bologna, Italy, is a major event for showcasing cutting-edge farming equipment. With over 347,000 attendees in 2024, the exhibition highlighted the latest trends and technologies in agriculture. A delegation of Canadian professionals, including business owners from Quebec—Claude Provencher and Marc-André…

As Canadian farmers face a persistent labor shortage, they are increasingly turning to automation technologies to boost efficiency and overcome challenges. With estimates suggesting that one-third of agriculture jobs in Canada—approximately 100,000 positions—will be automated within the next decade, innovations like self-driving tractors, autonomous harvesters, and robotics are revolutionizing…

From October 28th to 31st, 2024, the 6th edition of the Canada-Italy Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI) took place, bringing together a distinguished group of thought leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from both Canada and Italy. The event aimed to showcase the transformative role AI could play in enhancing the well-being of individuals, communities, businesses, and regions.Throughout…

MAPEI Canada has won the Best Project Award in the 2024 International Reference Grand Prix competition for its impressive masonry restoration at the McGill University Strathcona Building in Montreal, Quebec. The Strathcona Building, a historic Victorian-era structure, required significant restoration due to deteriorating masonry. To address the challenge, MAPEI applied its innovative fiber-…

During the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Industry and Technological Innovation, Canada and Italy released a Statement of Intent to deepen collaboration on critical minerals and raw materials. This builds on the Italy-Canada Roadmap for Enhanced Cooperation and Canada’s 2022 Critical Minerals Strategy. Both countries are committed to strengthening energy security and sustainability through regular…

Dear Readers, Contrary to its reputation of a very traditional industry, technological advancements are transforming Canadian agriculture. Innovations such as precision agriculture tools and techniques are enabling farmers to enhance productivity, manage costs, and adopt more sustainable farming practices. As a consequence, farmers can better meet market demands and address environmental…

Join us at the Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADM) in Montreal, where we bring together five key areas of advanced manufacturing: Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo, PACK EX, EXPOPLAST, and Powder & Bulk Solids.This comprehensive event is your opportunity to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of advanced design and manufacturing.…

PLATFORM BASKET SRL, an Italian manufacturer of spider lifts, has established PB Canada in Mississauga, Ontario. The operation is overseen by Davide Franzini, Platform Basket’s Export Manager, with day-to-day management handled by Nick Yannuzzi.Yannuzzi, who previously worked with Momentum Lift Equipment, aims to boost sales, customer service, and support for Platform Basket's spider lifts across…

The Italy AgTech Roadshow 2024 proudly presented 15 distinguished manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment from Italy. This event spanned across Ontario (Bradford, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, Kitchener, Waterloo, Woodstock) and Quebec (Montreal, St-Thomas de Joliette, Saint-Hyacinthe, Granby, Saint-Martine, Ormstown, St-Michel) offering these innovators a…

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Thomasnet—a collaboration set to transform opportunities for Italian companies in the industrial technology sector across North America.Italian businesses, this is your chance to shine on a prestigious platform! With full financing from ITA, we are launching a campaign to onboard 30 Italian…