Italian machinery producers who has an effective image in the global market are very hopeful to 2013. Announcing the year 2013 as the year of '' 'internationalization'', ACIIT drew a strong vision for 2013, in the Board of Directors of Association meeting.
In the meeting taking place on 13th November, the target countries, in which the promotion studies will be conducted in 2013, are determined as follows: Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam.In this respect, the association which will implement the same promotion strategy as the last years will organize technological symposiums and provide training for the foreign operators in Italy.
Stating that they plan to continue their promotion studies in strong global textile markets such as China and India, Sandro Salmoiraghi, the chairman of ACIMIT, expressed that they will support the Italian machinery producers in the developping markets such as Bangladesh and Vietnam. Pointing out that technical and innovative textiles are striking in these markets, Salmoiraghi said that they are planning to participate in Techtextil in Frankfurt which will be held in June 2013.
Reminding that 'Sustainable Technologies' entrepreneurial projects of ACIMIT will be implemented in India and Bangladesh in 2013, Salmoiraghi stated that the awareness of Italian technology will be emphasized. Salmoiraghi added that the ''Made in Italy'' sustainable technologies symposium will be organized via the communication channels of India and Bangladesh.
Promotion Activities Continue Despite The Financial Crisis
Pointing out that It became difficult to profit from public financing opportunities because of the current economic conditions, Salmoiraghi continued his speech as follows: '' Despite this situation, ACIMIT continues its promotion activities for the internationalization of the Italian industry by working with Ministry of Economic Development and the Italian Trade Commission. It is so important to support the advertising plan of this industry which makes 80 % of its total turnover from overseas markets.''
In the ACIMIT Board of Directors meeting, the new member companies in the period 2011-2012 were discussed. The Chairman of ACIMIT, Salmoiraghi authorized 30 companies under the sign of ACIMIT. ''The number of new member firms is an encouraging sign for the whole sector. The economy is really in a difficult situation. Furthermore, 2013 estimates generated by ACIMIT and based on feedback from manufacturers contains a deep uncertainty. In such difficult times, the first step will be to act in collaboration with the our association ; there is no need to feel alone about the promotion of the initiative.'' said Salmoiraghi. “Both the association and its members will work together to achieve common goals capable of providing a further boost to our industry. One of these targets is ITMA 2013 which will be held in Milano.'' added Salmoiraghi.
In the 3rd quarter of 2012, Italian machinery producers had achieved 8 per cent growth in comparison to the previous quarter. This figure means an increase of 53 percent compared to the same period of 2011. It is stated that this increase was especially effective in sales and orders of overseas markets. In the 3rd quarter, it was recorded an increase of 11 percent in orders from foreign markets for the 2nd quarter (April-July). In spite of the negative trend with a shrinking of 13 % in Italian domestic market, the increase in foreign markets is a good development for Italian machinery producers.
