Facts and data

+109%: This the increase in Italian exports of machinery, equipment and moulds for plastics and rubber to Russia in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to the same period in 2016, according to the calculations of the Centro Studi di Amaplast (Confindustria member sector association that groups together more than 170 manufacturers) on foreign trade data published by ISTAT.

Secondo l’analisi del Centro Studi di Confindustria, la ripresa dell’Italia si rafforza, tanto da rivedere al rialzo la crescita del PIL per il 2018, portandolo a un +1,5% (a settembre la previsione era di +1,3%).

Four-month survey of the packaging supply chain as of December 2017. Yearly performance estimates. Information on global economic outlook provided by Confindustria and Prometeia. Barbara Iascone

At Bogotà, from 27 to 29 September, the 16th edition of the main beauty sector show for South-America was held, that saw Bologna Fiere Cosmoprof in the role of international sales agent in support of Corferias.

30 editions of luxury and success 470 selected exhibitors, of which over 60 new; 9,200 qualified visitors (+ 9% over 2016) with a record attendance at conferences as well.

15 - 18 May 2018, MiCo - Milano Congressi

Will packaging be able to adapt to the new models of consumption and the new modes of distribution of consumer goods? There are those that are betting on it, bolstered by technological competencies as well as market expertise built up over the years, that support the ability (and the curiosity) to take a serious look at the world of tomorrow. Impressions and facts from the 32nd Giflex Autumn…

Last 24 October the Mondi group (integrated producer of cellulose materials and packaging) welcomed 50 Phd students and researchers from 20 European Universities and higher education institutes for a first “Mondi Speed Data Hackathon”, challenging them to explore the reality of big data and draw up innovative concepts, capable of furthering the progress of the paper industry.

Data and facts on a historic sector, which is turning to innovation and quality.

The process of consolidation of Famar Tec proceeds in terms of the production of pharmaceutical packaging machines.

7 - 8 February 2018, Porte de Versailles, Paris

In the  September issue of ItaliaImballaggio, in the photo on page 63, we erroneously
 indicated the name of the
CEO of Volpak (Coesia Group): it is not Ines Gonzales but Santy Witarsa.
We excuse ourselves for the involuntary error with those concerned and our readers.

From 11 to 15 September 2017, Munich was the seat of processing, filling and packaging technologies for the beverage & liquid food sector.

May 29 - June 1, 2018, Fiera Rho, Milan
A synergic international showcase that hosts all the production segments of the meat sector: MEAT-TECH 2018 is preparing for its second edition, with new thematic sectors and services for the visitors who favour networking among operators.

Performance of domestic detergent products and corresponding packaging use.
Barbara Iascone

Four-month observatory of the packaging chain: situation in July 2017. Information on the global economic picture is drawn from the data proposed by Confindustria and Prometeia.

According to the data of the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio (data and final balance), 2016 closed with + 3.2% growth, with global production reaching 15,867 t/000. Exports are stable while imports grew by 7.5%, reaching 1,920 t/000.
Apparent consumption, standing at 15,079 t/000, grew by 4.4%.

With its Digital Label Market Study, the international label industry association Finat establishes some real metrics, defining the way in which digital print has manifested itself in the European label industry, which has now been profiled through an in-depth study of current status, anticipated market sizing and growth to 2022, converter benchmark data, and production trends.

After a tough start to the year, in mid-2017 the Italian food industry is showing signs of recovery, putting in a good performance in exports, also thanks to the recovery in global trade, while domestic consumption is hard put to take off. (Source: Federalimentare)

Performance trend of production and market position. Barbara Iascon