Italy’s foremost glass processing technologies center stage in Shanghai May 6 th to 9 th 2021 , the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) will be the setting for the latest edition of China Glass , the Asian glass industry trade show for the flat and hollow glass machines and accessories and processed products industry. Now in its 31 st edition , the show traditionally takes place in odd-numbered years in Beijing and is held in even-numbered years in Shanghai. However, because the 2020 edition was postponed due to the global pandemic, in 2021 Shanghai became the designated location

At its July 17 meeting, the Board of Directors finalized the team that will lead the Association for the 2020 - 2022 biennium, confirming both Nicola Lattuada, Partner, and Sales Manager of ADELIO LATTUADA Srl, and Nancy Mammaro, owner of MAPPI INTERNATIONAL Srl, as GIMAV Vice Presidents. Named Treasurer at the same meeting was Cinzia Schiatti, Sales Manager of OFFICINA MECCANICA SCHIATTI ANGELO Srl. "I was quite pleased,” remarked GIMAV President, Michele Gusti, “that the Board of Directors agreed with the idea of maintaining continuity by confirming both Nicola Lattuada and Nancy Mammaro as

The Association’s newly-elected team of leaders for the next biennium; presentation of the new visual identity for GIMAV and VITRUM. Discussions with association members clearly indicate how crucial the international trade show hosted by Fiera Milano is and the desire to “make it a great edition” in 2021. NEW TEAM Elected at the June 23rd General Assembly of GIMAV, the Italian Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Machinery, Systems, Accessories and Special Products for glass processing, is the team that will lead the sector in the turbulent months to come. In the name of continuity

The week-long visits of the Italian Technology Awards winners recently concluded. An international program sponsored by ITA (Italian Trade Agency), it is part of a “ Machines Italia” special project aimed at expanding the educational horizons of North American students through cross-contamination of skill-sets and knowledge transfer with a select group of Italian machinery manufacturers. For the second consecutive year, GIMAV – the Association of Italian manufacturers and suppliers of machinery, equipment and special products for glass processing – made its own contribution to the program by