ECONOMY AND MARKET
The Italian plastics machinery industry closed 2023 with 2.8 % growth , reaching a record value of € 4.8 billion , thanks mainly to exports (+ 11 %). Despite the difficult global context ,
Italy remains the third largest exporter . Prudent forecasts for 2024 .
AHEAD , WITH CAUTION
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On June , Villa Arconati hosted the annual Members Assembly of Amaplast – the national trade association affiliated with Confindustria representing approximately 170 manufacturers of machinery , equipment , and moulds for plastics and rubber . On this occasion , the association ’ s leadership was renewed with the election of new members :
• General Council , with the election of Luna Artico ( Friul Filiere ), Alessandro Balzanelli ( F . B . Balzanelli ), Michele Bandera ( Costruzioni Meccaniche Luigi Bandera ), Alessandra Bosco ( Inglass ), Gianfranco Cattapan ( Plastic Systems ), Maria Grazia Colombo ( BFM ), Giovanna Franceschetti ( Gefran ), Gianni Luoni ( Elba ), Fabiola Plebani ( Mast ) for the 2024-2026 term .
• Board of Arbitrators , with the election of Erica Canaia ( Fimic ), Carlo Cominelli ( Itib Machinery ), Andrea Fantozzi ( Moss ), Valeria Giacomoni ( Sica ), Aldo Zaffaroni ( ZAFFA- RONI ) for the 2024-2028 term .
• Board of Auditors , with the election of Gianni Cazzulo ( chartered accountant ), Claudia Cribiù ( Crizaf ), Roberta Rivi ( Rivi Magnetics ) for the 2024-2028 term .
During his speech , President Massimo Margaglione made remarks about the performance of the Italian industry of machinery , equipment , and moulds for plastics and rubber . Drawing on data from the association ’ s research centre , he observed that , despite a challenging global environment , the sector had seen growth of 2.8 % in 2023 . Although this increase was less pronounced than in the previous two years , it brought the value of production to a record 4.8 billion euros . Exports remain the main driving force with an 11 % increase compared to 2022 , solidifying Italy ’ s position as the world ’ s third-largest exporter , following China and Germany . The assembly endorsed their commitment to the federative
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