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Italian Woodworking Machinery: State of the Industry Report 2013

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The national Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers' association ACIMALL recently published its Annual Report for 2013. The report provides an overview of the Italian woodworking machinery industry and analyzing in a a wider contex - both import and export figures of all major global competitors (Germany, the United States, China, Austria and Taiwan). The report – produced by ACIMALL's Studies and Promotion Office in Italian and English version – will become widely available to major organizations within the industry worldwide and available to anyone individaul who wishes to

Announced the Winners of the WIN A TRIP TO XYLEXPO 2018 Contest

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Mr. Harold Ekkert and Mr. Ryan Spencer, Owner and and Senior Estimator, for Delta Door + Panel Ltd and Leedwood Ltd were the lucky winners of the trip to Milano, Italy to attend the 26th edition of Xylexpo, the biennal world exhibition for woodworking technology and components for the furniture industry. The trip was the coveted prize of the “WIN A TRIP TO XYLEXPO” contest organized by ACIMALL and Machines Italia, with the partnership of Wood Industry magazine. More than 100 Canadian end users of woodworking equipement enter their contest ballot. The draw took place at the WMS 2017 –

ZAFFARONI MARIO & FIGLI srl

The MARIO ZAFFARONI & Figli from Turate (COMO) is an artisan-firm, which is managed by the Zaffaronis, who boast a long presence on the market as manufacturer of special woodworking machines. The experience acquired during the years enables them to realise machines for the precision working on panels and strips finished with various materials and used for different applications. The products of the company are used by the furniture and furniture parts industries, where the cutting, the “V” cutting for Folding system and the grooving are generally very important especially for the production of

Delta Chiodatrici e Impianti per Costruzione Pallet SRL

DELTA is a manufacturing Company of woodworking machinery. The product portfolio is consisting of: Stand Alone Nailing Machines Complete Nailing Lines Automatic Pack Cutting machine Automatic Block Cutting machine Our customers are Companies who produce wooden pallets. Delta is controlling the entire production process from the design to the assembly and can offer customized and turn-key solutions to both small and medium companies. DELTA technology is our strength: our machines are easy-to-use; they are high performing and have a long life. DELTA was established in 1995 and it is privately

Xylexpo Confirmed for 2014 and 2016 Editions in Milan Showcasing the Best in Italian Innovation!

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Italy's premier biennial trade show, Xylexpo, featuring the latest in woodworking machinery and technologies has confirmed its editions for 2014 and 2016 with the signing of the recent agreement between Italy's national association for woodworking machinery manufacturers' associaton, ACIMALL's CEPRA Spa and Fiera Milano SpA. The dates for the 2014 edition are May 13-17, 2014 at Milan's international trade show center Rho. The 2016 edition dates although not yet confirmed, are expected to be in May 2016. The agreement as well covers the option for consideration to have the 2018 edition at the

Italy Invests in the US: Italy's Biesse Group to Open Showroom in Anaheim (CA)

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Continuing to expand its North American presence, Italy's Biesse recently announced it had signed a lease for its new West Coast Showroom, strategically located in Anaheim California. This new facility will be devoted to a state of the art showroom fully equipped with Biesse machinery powered up for demonstrations and also the West Coast location for in-house events like Biesse’s popular One2One educational series. As a leading manufacturer of high-tech woodworking machinery, Biesse is taking steps to increase its presence even more on the West Coast and reaffirm its commitment to its customer

Italian Woodworking Machinery State of the Industry Report 2011: Stats Show Sharp Rise in Exports

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For the italian woodworking machinery manufacturers, 2011 was characterized as reflecting a significant recovery. According to the preliminary figures processed by the Italian woodworking machinery manufacturers' association, ACIMALL, production amounted to 1,699 million euros - a stark increase of 10.2 % compared to the previous year. Italian exports in 2011 amounted to 1,278 million euros, i.e. 75 percent of the sector's total production. ACIMALL's analysts estimate that, in 2011, Italian machinery export accounted for 18 percent of the total global offer, confirming the international

XLAM-CLT 2012: Building the Future of Housing

About the Conference: An opportunity to focus on issues proposed by TMA technologies relating to the use of timber in construction. The construction system based on the use of cross laminated layers of timber planks (XLAM-CLT) has by now entered the perception of designers as the method offering the most possibilities, both from a technical-structural point of view and from an architectural perspective. The system is perfectly in harmony with the need to design buildings that are "friendlier" towards the environment in every way: from the use of a recycable material and wood, to the possiblity

XYLEXPO 2012: Biennial World Exhibition for Woodworking Technology

The woodworking and furniture production world will meet in Milan (Italy), in the Fiera Milano Rho Fairgrounds, May 8th to 12th, 2012. A great international showcase featuring the latest offers of the most advanced industrial technology and innovative products available in the sector: from machinery and tooling to raw and semi-finished materials, to hardware, building products and products for treating surfaces. The show is under the patronage of Eumabois, the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers. In 2010, Xylexpo registered 652 exhibitors of which 230 were non-Italian

Italian Woodworking Machinery State of the Industry Report 2011: Positive Growth in 2011

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According to the preliminary figures processed by the Studies Office of Acimall, 2011 should have closed with 5.8 percent growth compared to 2010. This is a positive figure, though definitely far from the results expected based on the trend of the first semester. Good news for exports, up by more than 10 percent, with France and Germany as top destination countries. 2011 saw a significant reduction of imports into Italy, which clearly indicates a standstill in woodworking technology investments within the country. In the high end of the market especially (apparent consumption decreased by 9.5