Riccardo Rosa, president of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, stated: “This latest measurement of the UCIMU index also confirms the positive trend in order intake. Despite this, concerns remain because the context conditions are worsening as the months go by”. In the second quarter of 2025, the index of machine tool orders, processed by the Studies Dept. & Business Culture Centre of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE recorded a 22% rise compared to the period April-June 2024. The absolute value of the index stood at 64.4 (base year 2021=100). The outcome was due to the increase reported in order intake

Dear Readers, As we reach mid-2025, global trade evolves in an increasingly uncertain landscape, because of tariffs negotiations and ongoing armed conflicts. The Italy-North America partnership on manufacturing, which mobilizes several interlinking supply chains, is being tested but appears resilient, thanks to the common trust in trade, entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration. This issue of Machines Italia’s newsletter contains several stories attesting as much. Italian companies continue to strengthen their presence in Canada. DeAMS Italia, a high-tech aerospace firm from Campania

The Machines Italia Team warmly congratulates Luigi Galdabini on his recent appointment as president of Confindustria Varese. Having previously served as president of the association of Italian manufacturers of machine tools, robots, and automation from 2012 to 2015, Mr. Galdabini brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to advancing the sector, strengthening industry collaboration, and promoting innovation. UCIMU – SISTEMI PER PRODURRE is confident that Luigi Galdabini will continue to make a valuable impact on

Manufacturing industries registered a 3.1% growth in March, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to the Monthly Indicator of Industrial Activity, prepared by the National Institute of Geography and Statistics (INEGI). The manufacture of accessories, electrical appliances and electric power generation equipment and the manufacture of transportation equipment led the highest growth percentages in the month of reference, with 6.7% and 5.1%, respectively. According to the Institute's indicator, the third and fourth fastest growing industries as of the third month of 2025 were

Guanajuato positioned itself as the national leader in automotive production value during 2024, reaching an accumulated 658 billion pesos. With an annual growth rate of 16.8%, the state far exceeded the national average of 6%, consolidating its position as a key reference in the sector, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The state accounts for 18.52% of the national production value, driven by the operation of four world-class assembly plants: Honda, General Motors, Toyota, and Mazda, in addition to the presence of two original equipment

Baja California Sur's industrial activity grew 11.6% during May 2024, placing the state as the fifth fastest-growing in the country, according to the Monthly Indicator of Industrial Activity by State (IMAIEF). The increase reflects the prosperity of the manufacturing industry through various sectors such as electronics, electrical, automotive, aerospace, and logistics, as well as evidence of the contributions to job creation and economic development that attract investment. In the IMAIEF data prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), it was highlighted that Baja

The U.S. Delegation to Milan, Italy attending 34.BI-MU 2024 is a unique opportunity for U.S. operators to gain first-hand contacts with Italian manufacturers within the manufacturing industry of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools, robots, automation systems, digital and additive manufacturing, and auxiliary and enabling technologies to engage, and/or forge partnerships for their respective activities. For this reason, the Italian Trade Agency via its Chicago USA office is providing this opportunity for US companies to engage with Italy’s top manufacturers within the industry in

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