Farm Credit Canada (FCC) recently announced a $2 billion strategic investment plan, to be implemented by 2030, with the goal of accelerating the development and adoption of innovative technologies in the agriculture and food sectors. The initiative aims to promote advanced agtech solutions designed to improve the productivity, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability of Canada's agribusiness sector. The capital will be provided through FCC Capital, the new investment division established in 2024 to support companies operating at every stage of the development cycle, from

U.S. economic development strategies are moving toward sector-specific incentives, particularly in the advanced manufacturing sector. This sector integrates cutting-edge technologies such as automation and smart sensors to promote innovation, job creation and economic sustainability. Rather than using broad incentive packages, states are now tailoring their financial instruments to high-value industries such as semiconductors, clean technology, biotechnology, and quantum technology. This targeted approach helps states compete for major investments and align with federal priorities, including

In a strategic move set to bolster its global footprint and technological capabilities, SCM Group, a leading player in the woodworking machinery industry, has announced the acquisition of Techno Logica International. This acquisition marks SCM Group's commitment to enhancing its technological prowess and expanding its market presence in key regions. Techno Logica International, renowned for its innovative solutions in industrial woodworking automation and software, brings a wealth of expertise and a strong portfolio of products to SCM Group. The acquisition is expected to complement SCM Group

After the success of the 2021 edition, EIMA International is now back on track for the 2022 edition, scheduled in Bologna from November 9 to 13. This year's edition, the 45th in the history of the international exhibition of agricultural machinery, returns the exhibition to its usual schedule, in November of even-numbered years, marking the restoration of the biennial rhythm that will continue with the 2024 edition. Expectations are high for this event, which was presented this afternoon at Fieragricola in Verona by FederUnacoma, the Association of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers, the

The organization of LAMIERA 2022 is in full swing. The international exhibition dedicated to the industry of sheet-metal forming machines tools and innovative technologies related to the sector will take place at fieramilano Rho from 25 to 28 May . The 21st edition of the trade fair , promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Italian machine tools, robots and automation systems manufacturers' association, and organized by CEU-CENTRO ESPOSIZIONI UCIMU, aspires to repeat the success of the two previous editions held in the same venue , which saw the biennial event constantly grow, in terms of

The Italian international leader in the design and manufacture of customized extrusion lines for processing of plastic materials, Bausano, announced the introduction of its next generation lines of twin-screw plastic extruders in the US and Canadian markets. With world-renowned “made in Italy” quality and unrivaled technological innovation, Bausano’s two renewed product lines - MD Plus and MD Nextmover - are best suited for several types of extrusion, pipes, granules, wood plastic composites (WPC), profiles and materials used in the medical industry. Bausano twin-screw extruder lines are

2,500 companies, over 160 thousand employees and more than Euro 100 billion in total revenues. These are some of the key figures of the Italian automotive industry which ranks 6th in Europe and 19th in the world for production, and 4th in Europe and 9th in the world for sales. 65% of motor vehicles manufactured in Italy are sold abroad. The automotive industry has played and continues to play a very important role in Italy’s economy. Italy’s automotive value chain encompasses the vehicle, system and component design, manufacture and marketing for both the OEM and aftermarket segments. The

From October 4 to 9 2021, Milan will host EMO, the world's largest machine tool exhibition with 1,600 exhibitors, 120,000 sq. m. floor space, 155,000 visitors from 120 countries. The Milano event is organized by Italy’s UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE on behalf of CECIMO, the European Association of Machine Tool Industries. Last September 23, 2020, EMO Milano 2021 was officially announced to North America through a virtual press conference EMO MILANO 2021 UPDATE @ IMTS SPARK during the course of which Doug Woods - President of the Association for Manufacturing Technology - AMT, Marco Saladini -

EIMA INTERNATIONAL is one of the world’s leading agricultural machinery and technology trade shows. Its 44th annual edition will take place from February 3 to 7 2021, and it will be the first international physical event scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy after the COVID pandemic lockdown. FEDERUNACOMA, the Italian Federation Of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers has been organizing the event in Bologna since its first edition in 1969. On October 23rd, 2020, the ITA-Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with FEDERUNACOMA held a video conference to launch the EIMA INTERNATIONAL project

As expected, there was again a decrease in the index of the orders collected by the Italian machine tool manufacturers in the second quarter of 2020. In particular, according to the data processed by the Economic Studies Department & Business Culture of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, in the period April-June, the index registered a 39.1% downturn compared with the same period of 2019. The outcome was due both to the reduction in the orders collected by Italian manufacturers on the domestic market (-44.7%) and to the fall reported on the foreign market (-37.8%). This is the actual figure