PRINOTH Increases Production Area in Quebec PRINOTH , an Italian multinational company, will invest $25 million to expand its plant in Granby, Quebec, in eastern Canada . The expansion will enable PRINOTH to strengthen production of tracked snowplow vehicles and snowmaking technology. The production area will increase from the current 120,000 sq. ft. to a total of 200,000 sq. ft. and a considerable part of the investment will riugardize plant modernization and the adoption of smart, Industry 4.0, IIOT solutions. The expansion has already begun and is expected to be completed by November 2024.

Covid-19 has affected everyone and did not spare the manufacturing industry. Surprisingly, however, many companies have adapted to these changing circumstances realizing that evolution is and always has been the only constant in their line of business. Mexico, with a territorial extension of more than 1.9 million km2, is the fourteenth largest country, and is strategically positioned as a gateway to the North American, Central and South American markets. Its Federal Republic is made up of 32 states, with high concentrations of economic activities within its three main metropolitan areas

Covid-19 has affected the whole world and it did not spare the manufacturing industry. However, surprisingly, many companies have adapted to these changing circumstances by understanding that evolution is and always has been the only constant in their line of business. Mexico, with a land mass of over 1.9 million km2, is the fourteenth largest country in size, and is strategically positioned as a gateway to the North America and Central and South America markets. Its Federal Republic consists of 32 states, with high concentrations of economic activities within its three major metropolitan

The latest edition of the Machines Italia Magazine (Vol. XIII) illustrates how Italy supports smart technology for the next generation of manufacturers and in particular for manufacturers which - as essential businesses - do not have the luxury of stopping their business, even in the midst of a once-in-a-generation pandemic like the current one caused by COVID-19. Many of the trends that were prevalent before the outbreak are now accelerating in unprecedented ways, especially automation, IIOT and big data. Training workers also remains keenly important. Machines Italia Magazine Vol. XIII: Next

The Advanced Manufacturing Outlook is a survey that measures Industry 4.0 engagement amongst manufacturing business owners and senior executives in Canada. For the second consecutive year, research firm R.K. Insights in Toronto conducted the survey through June and July form Canadian Manufacturing and PLANT magazines, in partnership with Machines Italia (The Italian Trade Commission), Lapp Group North America and Alps Welding Ltd. 185 manufacturers participated in Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2021 with the survey findings strongly representing the industry with a margin of error at +/- 6%

For over 60 years, BI-MU has been synonymous with excellence in the metalworking industry worldwide. The next edition of BIMU – the biennial trade show dedicated to machine tools, robots, automation, digital manufacturing, auxiliary and enabling technologies trade show – will take place at Fiera Milano Rho, in Milano, Italy, from October 14th to 17th, 2020. Over one thousand exhibitors – 47% from outside Italy, 3,000 metalworking machines on display over 1 million square feet of exhibitions space, 65 thousand visitors, and 1,000 pre-arranged business meetings – contribute to the success of the

The Elica Group has been a household name in the kitchen hoods market since the 1970s, and it is now the world leader in the industry in terms of units sold. More recently, the Italian-based group has acquired a leading position internationally in the design, production, and marketing of electric motors for hoods and heating boilers. Vast experience in the hoods and boilers field, great attention to design, innovative materials, and advanced technologies are the strengths of Elica Group. With regards to technology, Elica has tapped into the growing "smart home” trend and incorporated, early on

With a population of 120 million, political and financial stability, 12 trade agreements with 44 countries, and the North American Free Trade Agreement in renegotiation – Mexico’s economy is slated for more strong growth in 2019. Mexico is a big consumer of packaging materials and technology, particularly in the food and beverage industry, followed by the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors. The popularity of carbonated drinks and alcoholic beverages, as well as the eating habits and personal care of the Mexican population, generate a high demand for packaging and packaging machines. In