During a morning press conference, the extent of the success of Italian machine tool and metal forming companies during the past couple of years was laid out for us by Luigi Galdabini, VP of UCIMU – Sistemi per produrre, the trade association of Italian manufacturers of machine tools, robots, automation and auxiliary technologies. “During 2011, all the figures showed a double digit increase in all indicators for volume, exports, and so one,” Galdabini explains. “Our production of machine tools rose in value to 4.8 billion Euros, which was an increase of 13.5 percent compared to the previous

The Italian machine tool industry has seen double-digit growth in the past couple of years, and expects to have a solid 2012 also. At the recent Lamiera show in Bologna, Italy, Luigi Galdabini, VP of the machine tool trade association UCIMU - SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, explained with Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, what he considers the reason for this success, and what he is hearing from clients about their needs. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

General Manager Massimo Carboniero introduces OMERA and discusses with Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, what he perceives as the company's competitive advantage in an increasingly challenging marketplace. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Gasparini's Luca Grazzini explains to Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, the energy savings realized with the new X-Press 200 eco, as well as various other benefits of the new system. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Prima's Flavio Gregori discusses with Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, the company's drive for energy efficiency, and the particular value this brings to the company's press brake offering. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.

Orazio Davi, president of the Italian company DAVI explains to Metalworking Production and Purchasing Magazine editor, Rob Colman, how new technologies are helping his company train and support clients. Video shot at the Lamiera trade show in Bologna, Italy.