Farm Credit Canada (FCC) had recently released a report indicating that farm equipment sales in Canada are projected to decline throughout 2025. The slowdown in the market is being attributed to several factors, including low commodity prices, high equipment costs, and lower overall profits for farmers. Leigh Anderson, senior economist at FCC, explained that farmers are increasingly focused on cost-saving strategies, with many opting to delay equipment purchases or reduce their overall equipment expenses. "Farmers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets," Anderson stated in the report.

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to delay the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods for a 30-day period following discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The tariffs, which were set to take effect this Tuesday, were part of a broader executive order aimed at addressing illegal immigration and drug trafficking, specifically targeting the flow of fentanyl and other substances into the United States. The decision to pause the tariffs for 30 days provides both countries with an opportunity to negotiate a final economic deal. This delay comes as a relief to Canadian

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 engagement via an Energy Dialogue. This dialogue will focus on critical minerals, sustainable energy transitions, energy storage, and research into advanced nuclear reactors and fusion. Canada and Italy

Omnia Packaging, a prominent Canadian sustainable packaging company, has joined forces with Friendlier, a leading reuse company in Canada, to introduce a groundbreaking 16-ounce reusable coffee cup. This collaboration addresses the pressing issue of single-use coffee cup waste in Canada, where approximately 1.5 billion cups are discarded annually. The Friendlier coffee cup allows consumers to enjoy their coffee and return the cup for washing, sanitization, and reuse. When the cup reaches the end of its life, it is recycled into a new coffee cup, creating a fully circular supply chain. The

Exciting News Alert - Italy in Canada! We're thrilled to announce the opening of GRAF Industries Inc. in North America! "Our targets for this commercial operation are high," says Gianfranco Ferranti, Chief Executive Officer of GRAF Synergy. "This ambition is part of our DNA shared with all the companies of the GRAF INDUSTRIES group. We always aim higher and raise the bar when we see the strong possibility to demonstrate our know-how and willingness to excel." GRAF Industries specializes in cutting-edge technology across various sectors. From GRAF Synergy's advanced machinery for windows and

From 2021 to 2023, Italy maintained a notable presence in Canada's import market across various machinery sectors. The aggregate value of imports from Italy witnessed a substantial increase, reflecting a growth trend in the demand for Italian machinery in Canada. Italy ranked fifth among Canada's machinery import partners, with a notable 19.7% increase in import value from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, Canada witnessed a significant increase in imports of machinery from around the world, reaching a total value of 13,370 million euros, a 4.9% increase from 2022. Aggregate Performance: Total

In today's world, where environmental sustainability and plastic waste reduction are key, Omnia Packaging stands as a reference and guide for innovation and research of technologically advanced solutions and sustainable packaging. The company's growing international success is evidenced by the September 21 inauguration of a new production facility in Canada. The manufacturing investment, worth about CAD 3.7 million, has benefited from substantial support from the Canadian federal government, which is increasingly committed to the sustainability of the manufacturing industry. Once fully

PRINOTH Increases Production Area in Quebec PRINOTH , an Italian multinational company, will invest $25 million to expand its plant in Granby, Quebec, in eastern Canada . The expansion will enable PRINOTH to strengthen production of tracked snowplow vehicles and snowmaking technology. The production area will increase from the current 120,000 sq. ft. to a total of 200,000 sq. ft. and a considerable part of the investment will riugardize plant modernization and the adoption of smart, Industry 4.0, IIOT solutions. The expansion has already begun and is expected to be completed by November 2024.