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Plastics processing machinery: sectors where Italy leads the way

Published by Mauro Badanelli. Nov. 7, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Foreign markets International marketing

As documented in this article, Italy ranks among the world's leading exporters in the plastics processing machinery industry, holding the 3rd position worldwide in 2025. The aim of this analy... [ Read all ]

IMF WEO Update July 2026: a (precarious) balance between war and technology

Published by Alba Di Rosa. July 15, 2026 .

Macroeconomic analysis Asia Emerging markets United States of America Uncertainty IMF Eurozone Global economic trends

Per il 2026 il Fondo ha rivisto lievemente al ribasso le stime di crescita del PIL mondiale, ora previsto al +3% [ Read all ]

US Trade Deficit Put to the Test by Tariffs: Evidence from First-Half 2026 Data

Published by Marzia Moccia. July 15, 2026 .

Slowdown Conjuncture United States of America Uncertainty Trade war Foreign market analysis

Amid uncertainty that has now become the new normal, international geopolitical tensions, and the reshaping of the rules governing global trade, the United States undoubtedly remains a key focus of ... [ Read all ]

Denim: how global trade is changing amid new materials and competitive pressure

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 15, 2026 .

Fashion Internationalisation Export International marketing

The evolution of denim in fashion Denim is one of the most iconic and versatile fabrics in the history of apparel. Its origins date back to the 17th century and are linked both to the Italian cit... [ Read all ]

In the plastics processing machinery sector, Italy maintains its role as technological leader

Published by Mauro Badanelli. July 8, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Competitor analysis Foreign markets International marketing

As highlighted in a previous article dedicated to the plastics processing machinery industry, Italy plays a leading role among the world's major technology suppliers. In fact, Italy ranks third worl... [ Read all ]

Plastics processing machinery: what are the main markets and how is the competitive landscape evolving?

Published by Mauro Badanelli. June 30, 2026 .

Industrial equipment Conjuncture Industries International marketing

Plastic processing machinery represents one of the most important technological pillars of modern manufacturing supply chains. Through processes such as injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding ... [ Read all ]

Space Economy: the new space race

Published by Marzia Moccia. June 25, 2026 .

High-tech International marketing

The space economy is playing an increasingly important role in the global economic and technological landscape. The growing diffusion of space-related products and services now influences not only t... [ Read all ]

Global Economic Outlook: International Trade Results for April 2026

Published by Marzia Moccia. June 24, 2026 .

Conjuncture Industries Uncertainty Global economic trends

The data for April 2026 document the continuation of an expansionary phase in international trade, albeit with significant differences at the product level. [ Read all ]

Hollow glass manufacturing machinery: Italy strengthens its position in global markets

Published by Mauro Badanelli. June 17, 2026 .

Internationalisation Industrial equipment Foreign markets International marketing

In a competitive landscape marked by increasing pressure from Asian manufacturers and the strong technological specialization of the world's leading exporters, the Italian hollow glass manufacturing m... [ Read all ]

The Global Market for Hollow Glass Manufacturing Machinery: Trade Trends and Italy’s Competitive Position

Published by Mauro Badanelli. June 10, 2026 .

Internationalisation Industrial equipment International marketing

From everyday food and beverage bottles to high-performance pharmaceutical containers, hollow glass products have undergone a remarkable technological transformation over the past decades. Growing r... [ Read all ]