From July 11th to 15th, 20 companies from across the world were hosted by the Italian Trade Commission (Canada and Mexico) and FEDERUNACOMA, the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation, in Italy, where they attended the EIMA Show Umbria 2018. This event, which took place in the Casalina farm, near Perugia, with its 1860 hectares and 1450 UAAs, consisted of on-site demonstrations and field trials of agricultural machinery, equipmen,t and advanced technology – as well as workshops and seminars on such topics as soil preparation, seeding, fertilization, irrigation, haymaking

In 2007, the Italian Trade Commission (ITA), UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian Machine Tools, Robots, Automation Systems and Ancillary Products (NC, Tools, Components, Accessories) Manufacturers' Association and AMAFOND, the Italian Foundry Suppliers’ Association signed an agreement with the Mexican Federal Government, the Government of the State of Hidalgo and several Mexican engineering faculties to supply machinery and equipment to the newly inaugurated Italian-Mexican Innovation Center in Hidalgo AC for High Technology Manufacturing or CIIMMATH. The ambitious project’s goal was to

Machines Italia, the Italian Trade Agency network in North America, will continue, in 2018, the Italian technology Awards program. The Italian Technology Awards promote Italian manufacturing technology, engineering, and design among graduate and undergraduate students across North America and worldwide. This awards program is supported by Federmacchine, the National Federation of Association of Manufacturers of capital goods intended for industrial and handicrafts manufacturing processes, and its members. University students are invited to present projects and theses on a variety of subjects

The Italian Trade Commission (ITA) – Machines Italia is seeking North American investors, R&D centers and Innovative companies for a trip to Rome to attend Maker Faire Rome – The European Edition. This event, which will take place in Rome from October 12th to 14th, 2018, is the largest Maker Faire franchise in Europe and is open to both trade professionals and the public at large. This year’s major theme is additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, advanced manufacturing, robotics, AI, education, research, and science. The program of Maker Faire Rome is packed with seminars

The Italian Trade Commission (ITA) and FEDERUNACOMA – the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Federation – are organizing a trip to Italy to attend the 2018 edition of EIMA INTERNATIONAL that will be held in Bologna, Italy, from November 7 to 11, 2018. With almost 2,000 exhibitors 1,060 companies on an overall surface of 140 thousand square meters, 240,000 visitors from 145 countries, EIMA INTERNATIONAL is one of the largest trade shows in the world for agricultural, horticultural and gardening machinery and technology. The trip is scheduled as follows: Monday, November 5, 2018

For the past 60 years, BI-MU has been synonymous with excellence in the metalworking industry worldwide. The next edition of BIMU – the biennial trade show dedicated to machine tools, robots, automation, digital manufacturing, auxiliary and enabling technologies trade show – will take place at Fiera Milano Rho, in Milano, Italy, from October 9th to 13th, 2018. Over one thousand exhibitors – 47% from outside Italy, 3,000 metalworking machines on display over 900,000 square feet, exhibitions space, 61,926 visitors, and 1,000 pre-arranged business meetings – contribute to the success of the trade

The Ontario Export Awards – OEA – recognize the innovative approaches and unique contributions – measured in terms of export growth – of Ontario manufacturers across sectors and in all regions of the province, as well as the individuals who contribute to their success. The OEA is spearheaded by CanadianManufacturing.com (Annex Business Media), which is one of Canada’s top sources of daily industrial, manufacturing, and economic news (over 100,000 industrial readers across the country). OEA is organized in partnership with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Canadian Food

The Manufacturers’ Outlook is a yearly study conducted by Plant magazine and key business partners. Over 500 respondents – manufacturing industry executives from across Canada – participate in the survey by sharing their views on what has transpired over the past year and on what they expect in the near future. The replies are then analyzed and summarized in a report, which is reviewed and discussed by a panel of experts and industry media. The report and the panelists’ insights are then made public and circulated through Plant magazine and the other Annex Business Media outlets. Since 2009

With a population of 120 million, political and financial stability, 12 trade agreements with 44 countries, and the North American Free Trade Agreement in renegotiation – Mexico’s economy is slated for more strong growth in 2019. Mexico is a big consumer of packaging materials and technology, particularly in the food and beverage industry, followed by the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors. The popularity of carbonated drinks and alcoholic beverages, as well as the eating habits and personal care of the Mexican population, generate a high demand for packaging and packaging machines. In