Traditionally, machines for the packaging industry have been hydraulic. However, industrialists have realized that migrating to the use of electric machinery brings benefits in terms of lower energy consumption, maintenance and increased production. "Having recent generation machines increases production capacity because the previous machines were slower and were in maintenance for longer periods of time. Having new machines helps minimize maintenance costs by 50%, increases production time and, therefore, production capacity by 20%," said Luis Carvajal, Engineering Manager of Nypro Kanaak, a

Great possibilities for Italian SMEs specialized in the production of packaging and bottling machinery in Mexico. UCIMA, the Italian trade association, is committed to supporting companies in the most important sector of the local fair, Expo Pack Mexico 2013. In general, Italy exports about 90% of its production, but the margin for growth is still very high. Mexico represents a very strong market for the Italian packaging machinery industry for food, beverages, medicines and other non-food products. Industries buy about US$500 million worth of machinery every year. And it is an industry