After selling the Iveco Group to India’s Tata, John Elkann has also sold Vm Motori, a historic company based in Cento, near Ferrara, to a third party In this specific case, however, the buyer is not Asian but Italian: the Turin-based Marval Group, a multinational backed by the Azzurra Capital fund that operates in the sectors of engine and transmission components for agricultural and construction machinery, commercial vehicles, trucks, and sports cars. With a 2024 turnover of €160 million and several plants in Italy, the United Kingdom, and China employing…
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Lombardy confirms its leadership in the Italian dairy sector
Lombardy confirms its leadership in the Italian dairy sector According to data released by Ismea, with nearly six thousand livestock farms raising 580,000 dairy cows, equal to 17 and 39 percent of the Italian total, respectively, the region produces nearly half of the country’s milk—46 percent to be precise—much of which is transformed into traditional cheeses. Specifically, Lombardy reached 6.1 million tons of milk delivered in 2024, with the provinces of Brescia, Cremona, and Mantua leading the way with 1.7 million tons, 1.6 million tons, and 1.1 million tons, respectively.…
Read MoreAgricultural mechanization, boating and two-wheelers: tough times for trade shows
Every year, the most important industry trade fairs traditionally take place between September and November. From boating to two-wheelers and agricultural mechanization—just to mention the sectors that have historically been the most active. What recent events have in common, however, are major economic and existential challenges The first to take the stage—though it would be more appropriate to say “take to the water”—are boating industry players. Every September, they are called upon to attend no fewer than three boat shows: Cannes, Monaco, and Genoa, all of clear international standing. In…
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