Third generation continues shoe repair trade
Think twice before tossing out those really comfy Allen Edmonds, Clarks, Keens, Gabors, Pikolinos, Kois, Chippewas, Durangos or whatever trusty footwear — flip-flops don't count — you've come to love. The same goes for that weathered leather jacket with its well-worn patina, that purse that goes perfectly with, well, whatever you bought it...
Fidia expands its operations from Troy to Rochester Hills
Turin, Italy-based Fidia S.p.A. moved its North American operations in Troy to a new 14,000-square-foot building in Rochester Hills. Fidia designs and builds numerical controls and high-speed milling machine systems for the production of complex-shaped parts for the automotive, aerospace and energy markets. "Because our market share a...
Porte per Interni: Showroom monomarca a Chicago
Effebiquattro Milano inaugura un nuovo SHOWROOM monomarca a Chicago nel centro della città, grazie alla lunga collaborazione con il rivenditore Euroluxe Interiors Lcc, e a testimonianza degli importanti obiettivi di crescita e sviluppo con la prevista apertura di 59 showroom monomarca. Numerosi i modelli di porte presenti, i più rappresentativi so...
Italy's Ravizza Packaging opening its U.S. headquarters in Akron
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic announced Friday morning that Ravizza Packaging, a third-generation, family owned manufacturing company based in Turin, Italy, will open its U.S. headquarters in Akron as part of plans to sell its patented Simplicita Bag Smart throughout America. Ravizza Packaging, founded in 1982 by Roberto Ravizza and his fath...
Italian Company, Sofidel Group, Officially Breaks Ground in Circleville
Location, logistics and a solid talent pool helped move Ohio to the top of the site consideration list for Italian manufacturer The Sofidel Group, a world leader in the manufacturing of paper products. On July 11 government officials, including Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor, economic developers, alongside Sofidel representatives off...
PLMA Chicago 2014
L'ICE - Agenzia organizza la partecipazione alla collettiva italiana alla PLMA di Chicago dal 17 al 18 novembre 2014, presso il Centro fieristico Donald E. Stephens Convention Center di Rosemont. Nel 2013, la vendita a dettaglio negli USA di prodotti alimentari store brand a marchio privato ha raggiunto 112,2 miliardi di dollari (+3,9% del 2012)....
Glass maestro Lino Tagliapietra reflects on the colorful art that's hotter than ever
Italian master glassblower Lino Tagliapietra has a thing for undulating shapes and eye-catching color. For those unfamiliar with his work, even a cursory Google image search makes this abundantly clear. In a new installation titled "Metamorphosis," however, the 80-year-old artist created a series of open and closed glass forms in soft gray...
ParkOhio Completes Acquisition of Italian Equipment Manufacturer – Saet S.p.A.
ParkOhio announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Saet S.p.A., headquartered in Milan, Italy, for €16.7 million (approximately $20.7 million) in cash. Saet S.p.A. was owned by Star Capital SGR S.p.A., located in Milan, Italy, and other minority owners. The acquisition was previously announced on November 17, 2014. Saet revenues are...
Eccellenze tecnologiche italiane negli USA: conferenza-expo a Detroit
La prima conferenza-expo sulle eccellenze tecnologiche italiane negli Stati Uniti si terrà a Detroit il 9 e 10 maggio 2016 presso la Wayne State University. Aziende italiane leader mondiali nell'ingegneria e nell'innovazione tecnologica tra le quali FCA - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Brembo, Comau, Magneti Marelli, Esaote presenteranno i loro pr...
Beretta buys Ohio-based STS, building its optoelectronics offering
by Matteo Meneghello Italian rifle maker Beretta Holding, through its German subsidiary Steiner, announced the acquisition of STS, a company specialized in night-vision binoculars, therefore completing Beretta's strategic move into the optoelectronics field. STS, based in Beavercreek, Ohio, is owned by Diffraction Ltd, with its he...
Bertazzoni Selects Amiel US to Lead Sales and Distribution of Italian Ovens and Ranges
Bertazzoni, the world's oldest family-owned manufacturer of ovens, ranges, cooktops and ventilation systems, today announced that the company has selected Chicago-based Amiel US to handle its distribution to dealers in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. "Bertazzoni offers a beautiful line of ranges and ovens that combine exquisite, Italian...
Barilla Celebrates Grand Opening of New Region Americas Headquarters
Barilla, the world's leading pasta brand, today celebrates the grand opening of its new Region Americas Headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., situated within Chicago's North Shore business corridor. The Barilla family, including Chairman Guido Barilla and Vice Chairmen Luca Barilla and Paolo Barilla, joined Barilla CEO Claudio Colzani and Barilla Ameri...