Coverings has been the preeminent event for the ceramic tile & natural stone industry in North America for more than 30 years, and this year, Machines Italia, the Italian Trade Agency - Chicago, and Confindustria Marmomacchine, (the Italian association representing producers and processors of marbles, granites and natural stones in general, and of manufacturers of machinery, complete plants, tools and complementary products to quarry and processing natural stones), had a pavilion at the show which was held in Las Vegas, April 5 - 8, 2022. For further information on the initiative, please

PLASTIMAGEN, which occurred from March 8th to 11th, 2022, at the Citibanamex Fair Ground in México City, is the largest trade show for the plastic processing industry in Latin America. The figures of the first post-pandemic, in-person edition of the trade event are solid: with an exhibition area of over 34,000 sq.m., 400+ exhibitors representing 1,000 brands from 20 countries, and 13 international pavilions, including the National Association of Plastic Industries in México (ANIPAC) pavilion. The number of visitors, both local and international, is expected to reach 22,000. Machines Italia and

SMW‑AUTOBLOK, a global operating group in the workholding industry, expands operations into Canada. The 75 year old company is based in Capri, close to Torino, in Northern Italy, and has facilities and offices in many countries Including North America: two in the USA and one in Mexico. The Canadian operation will provide support to its automotive customers in Ontario and other customers in other industries in the rest of the country. Source: SMW Autoblok

The Italian company Brembo - present in Mexico with production plants in Puebla, Apodaca and Escobedo - closed the first half of the year with a net profit of 148.9 million euros, 17.3% higher compared to the same period last year. Revenues amounted to €1.75 billion, an increase of 28.3% compared to the first half of 2021. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) amounted to 305.3 million, a net increase of 13% compared to 270.2 million in H1 2021. The level of orders for the coming months "confirms a solid and good saturation of production capacity globally

​With an investment of more than 17 million dollars, the new Magneti Marelli plant started operations in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. These structures, the fourth project installed by the company in the northern state of Coahuila, will generate 250 jobs. During the inauguration ceremony, Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme pointed out that the new Magneti Marelli plant in Ramos Arizpe, dedicated to the production of components for the automotive industry consolidates the attraction of investment and economic development opportunities in the State. Humberto Lopes, general manager of the plant, indicated

The Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, announced Tuesday that sustainability-focused Ecopol, a European leader in the production of biodegradable PVA film, will invest more than $38 million and create 130 new jobs at the company's first North American facility in Spalding County south of Atlanta (Georgia). Georgia is home to a large and active Italian business community, and Italy has maintained a consular presence in Georgia since 1899. In 2021, exports from Georgia to Italy increased more than 18% over the previous year ($557 million total exports in 2021). Wilson led an economic development

As resolved at the ordinary meeting held June 23, the GIMAV Extraordinary General Assembly was held at the end of December 2021 for approval of the new contribution resolution and to complete the roster of board officers. The approval of the new Association’s Statute made it necessary to elect a Deputy Vice-President and a Vice-President responsible for Flat Glass, offices that were assigned respectively to Vice-President Nicola Lattuada, Partner at ADELIO LATTUADA Srl, and to Vice-President Nancy Mammaro, President of MAPPI INTERNATIONAL Srl. See attached GIMAV Press Release for photos and

EXPO MANUFACTURA which will be held from February 15 th to 17th, 2022, at the Cintermex, ground in Monterrey, Nuevo León is Mexico’s most prominent trade show for machinery and equipment for the manufacturing industry. The figures of the first post pandemic, in person edition of the trade event are solid: +160,000 attendees, +150,000 sm of exhibition, +7,000 exhibitors, +8,500 brands, +80 keynotes, +350 conferences. Machines Italia and the Italian Trade Commission - ITA’s Mexico City office will be attending EXPO MANUFACTURA 2022 to promote Italian technology and support North American

EXPOMAQ which will be held from June 22th to 24th, 2022 at the Polifórum Leónfair ground in Guanajuato is one of Mexico’s most prominent trade shows for machine tools, automation and manufacturing technology. The organisers expect more than 10,000 industry professionals to attend the event which boasts 280 exhibitors, 18,000sm of floor space and 1,000 international brands from around the world including Brazil, Canada, China, Korea, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, India, Italy, Spain, United States. Machines Italia and the Italian Trade Commission - ITA’s Mexico City office will be attending

PLASTIMAGEN which will be held from March 8th to 11th, 2022, at the Citibanamex fair ground in Mexico City is the largest trade show for the plastic processing industry in Latin America. The figures of the first post pandemic, in person edition of the trade event are solid: an exhibition area of over 34,000sm, more than 400 exhibitors representing 1,000 brands from 20 countries, 13 international pavilions, including the National Association of Plastic Industries in Mexico (ANIPAC) pavilion. The number of visitors, both national and international ones, is expected to reach 22,000. Machines