In the second quarter of 2015, imports of machinery and equipment, (15 Machines Italia sectors), from Italy, increased 21%, from $155 million to $187 million (CAD).
Italy is the fifth largest supplier of industrial technology to Canada with a market share of 3.1%, (+5.5%).
Topping the Italian technology exports to Canada are metalworking machinery and tools, food processing machinery and…
Six Canadian end users and distributors of Italian agricultural technology and machines were invited on a four day trip to Italy to visit Expo Milano 2015 (www.expo2015.org/en/index.html?packedargs=op=changeLang) world fair taking place in Milan from May 1st to October 31, 2015.
The focus of Expo Milano was “Feeding the World” and the trip was geared toward illustrating the contribution of…
Since April 2015, Canada has eliminated virtually all custom duties on the importation of industrial machinery and equipment into the country. The tariffs elimination measure applies to semi-finished and finished goods used in the manufacturing processes.
This measure is meant to decrease the cost of purchasing advanced manufacturing technology, of which Canada is a net importer, thus lowering…
The Italian Trade Commission in Canada, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development and Industry Canada undertook a research project aimed at mapping and surveying the Italian companies operating in the country. Out of a combined database of over 200 subsidiaries, representing 150+ Italian investments, the survey gathered information on approximately 70 companies.
The research…
The Ontario Export Awards (http://www.ontarioexportawards.com) are the province’s most prestigious awards paying tribute to the success and innovative approaches of Ontario export companies. Extending across industries and including both rural and urban representation, the awards are a celebration of the contributions exporters have made to both the provincial and national economy. The 2015…
Aerospace & Defense Meetings is the only international business convention for the aerospace and defense industry organized in Italy. This year’s event was held inTurin, from November 17 – 19, 2015.
Throughout the course of two days, all participating companies – buyers and suppliers from around the world – had the chance to meet, share insights on new projects, technology and resources and…