According to Takashi Yamazaki, president of Mazak, in recent years many North American companies that established facilities in South Asia or China are returning to North America, either the United States or Mexico. Yamazaki stated that this is not only a trend of U.S.-based companies, but also of Japanese companies that set up their factories in China and are moving their operations to Mexico. Andreas Haimer, president of the Haimer Group, said that the Mexican market has a lot of potential. He explained that important industries such as automotive, aerospace and molds work in Mexico, and

Milan, 21 February 2023. This afternoon, during a meeting attended by enterprises, the credit world, institutions, and the press, the first Sustainability Report dedicated to the machine tool sector was presented. It was carried out by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots, and automation systems manufacturers' association, in cooperation with ALTIS, Graduate School Business & Society of the Catholic University of Sacred Heart. “Sustainability is an extremely profitable field for companies, because it does not only allow to improve the relations with one’s own

'Italian food producer sees the pasta-bilities in Canada' London’s food production scene continues to grow, with Italian food processor Andriani S.p.A. announcing that it is opening its first-ever North American allergen and gluten-free pasta production facility in London, Ontario. We are excited to build our first North American manufacturing facility in London, Ontario, Canada,” said Michele Di Paolo, CEO, operations, Andriani S.p.A. “London has all the right ingredients, supportive city, talent, access to raw materials and a great location to access many different markets.” London’s food

'After COVID-19 customers have higher expectations regarding sustainability. The pandemic has taught us that having production closer to the place where the goods are sold is important. The common requests, on all types of machines relate to digitalization and industry 4.0, as well as sustainability, traceability, and circular economy," reports Maria Vittoria Brustia, President of ASSOMAC, the National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods and Tanning Technologies. Industry trends Sports shoes and sneakers are still very popular, very in fashion. But we also see a

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the index of machine tool orders processed by the Economic Studies Department & Business Culture Centre of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE marked a 3.5% increase compared with the period October-December 2021. The absolute value of the index stood at 133.6 (base year 2015=100). This is the new record value for the quarter of reference. The outcome was due to the good trend of orders collected abroad, as well as to the excellent results achieved in the domestic market. In particular, the orders collected overseas grew by 2.4% compared with the same period of the

The collection of applications to exhibit is going on expeditiously for the next edition of LAMIERA, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machines and related technologies, scheduled to take place at FieraMilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organised by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, LAMIERA – the only trade show exclusively focused on the sector – will again take place in odd-numbered years. Considering the economic framework

This morning, a preview of the 22nd edition of LAMIERA was presented to the international press. The international exhibition for sheet metal processing and sheet metal forming machines and related technologies is scheduled to take place at fieramilano Rho from 10 to 13 May 2023. After the “unusual” edition, which was held in 2022, due to the one-year postponement caused by the public health emergency, LAMIERA can again find its traditional positioning in the calendar of international trade fairs regarding this field: the odd-numbered years. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian

On Saturday 15th October, BI-MU, the biennial exhibition of machine tools, robotics, automation, and digital and additive manufacturing closed its 33rd edition, held at Fiera Milano Rho from Wednesday 12th October. Promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organised by EFIM-ENTE FIERE ITALIANE MACCHINE, 33.BI-MU reported large numbers of visitors and achieved the full satisfaction of exhibitors. 33.BI-MU showcased the best international products of the sector, expression of almost 700 exhibiting companies

Founded by Casabella Arturo Fernandez and located in Mexico City, Mexico, Solutecs has been representing Italian companies and technology for the food processing, beverage and baking industry for more than 30 years. Solutecs boasts a team of 14 well-trained experienced technicians and provides turnkey sales and after-sales assistance including installation, maintenance and spare parts across the country. Solutecs’ reputation for high-quality, professionalism and reliability has gained it the trust of world-class clients such as BIMBO, Pepsico and Mondalez. Amongst Soutecs’ portfolio of brands