Fai Filtri, a truly global company after 50 years

Fai Filtri

Fai Filtri produces two million filter elements every year, which are sold in more than 80 countries. A truly global company, it has grown to its current size in just 50 years since its foundation in 1976, and today its commitment to product quality, sustainability, and social responsibility is endorsed by the industry’s most important certifications At a time when Italy was undergoing profound economic and social change, Wilmo Pasotto recognized that fluid filtration was not merely an ancillary component of any operating system but an essential function for ensuring…

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Sdf, 2025 also negative

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SDF has posted negative results for the second consecutive year. The Treviglio-based group closed 2025 with total revenue of €1.412 billion, a 14% drop compared to the €1.638 billion recorded in 2024 This decline effectively sets gross revenues back four years, placing them just below the €1.481 billion figure with which the Bergamo-based multinational closed 2021. Compared to 2023—the company’s best year ever, with a turnover of €2.031 billion—there was a 30% drop. Gross operating margins also fell, settling at €119 million, or 8.4% of turnover. This represents a 36.4%…

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Italy’s hunting bill: a mix of pros, cons, and vested interests

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It is necessary to update the regulations governing hunting that have been in place since 1992. However, the hunting bill approved by the Senate changes very little, introducing only one new figure: the farmer-hunter. This is both a political and a practical mistake Analyzing Bill No. 779, approved by the Senate on first reading on June 23, 2026, and now under examination by the Chamber of Deputies, it becomes clear that we are dealing with legislation on hunting activities that is heavily influenced by vested interests. It is worth recalling…

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Argo Tractors aftermarket services: keep an eye on the aftermath

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The purchase of a new tractor doesn’t end with the signing of a contract. Rather, it marks the beginning of a collaboration between buyer and manufacturer that will last for years. The more organized the after-sales service, particularly the spare parts service, the more satisfied the buyer will be with the purchase In the beginning, everything always goes well. A newly purchased tractor rarely experiences defects requiring major repairs and the replacement of equally important mechanical components. Over time, however, the need for manufacturer-mandated maintenance and ordinary wear and tear…

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Toyota Hilux: electrification to the ninth power

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Presented in its European premiere at the Brussels Motor Show 2026, the ninth generation of Toyota Hilux marks a significant technical turning point in the history of the Japanese pickup, introducing for the first time a fully electric version alongside the 2.8-liter diesel equipped with a 48-volt hybrid system The ninth generation of Toyota’s iconic pickup, the “Hilux,” made its debut at the Brussels Motor Show. For the European market, it will be offered in double-cab configuration, retaining the technical layout that has earned it global success with more than…

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SalesPro 2026, Kubota’s training program

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SalesPro is a practical training program designed to strengthen product knowledge, field experience, and sales confidence across Europe Kubota has launched SalesPro 2026, bringing together over 400 sales professionals, product specialists, and dealership representatives from across Europe for one of the company’s most significant hands-on training programs. Held at Kubota Research and Development Europe (KRDE) in Crépy-en-Valois, France, SalesPro 2026 gives participants access to the facilities where Kubota machines are developed and tested. By combining classroom training with practical field experience, the program strengthens product knowledge, boosts sales confidence, and…

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Agri-robot Davegi: new arms to agriculture

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Powered exclusively by solar energy, agrirobot Davegi also integrates a battery that stores excess energy. This is the autonomous agrirobot developed by the German company Ai.Land “Davegi” is the autonomous agrirobot developed by the German company Ai. Land for horticultural production automation. Operating on the basis of sensors and precision robotic systems, “Davegi” effectively manages the entire production process, from cultivation and monitoring to harvesting and packaging, using a rotating translation system incorporating a torso with two arms and two hands oriented to tend and harvest each vegetable plant individually.…

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Tractors, Zetor leaves Europe after 80 years

Zetor

After 80 years of history, Zetor has decided to relocate its tractor production to Europe due to energy and raw material costs The Czech company will therefore permanently relocate its production lines to Asia, where steel and aluminum prices are on average 30–35 percent lower, thus reducing final production costs by 25–30 percent. The relocation will initially be based on the partnership Zetor established in 2020 with the Indian company VST, which has already produced the majority of Czech tractors in recent years. At the same time, Zetor will seek…

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Tractor market, slow growth confirmed

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The slow growth in tractor registrations, already evident in the first three months of the year, is confirmed. These figures are not cause for celebration, yet if they hold steady, they could push the market past the psychological threshold of 18,000 registrations per year. Current forecasts point to 17,700 A well-known saying goes that those who live hoping for good fortune risk an undignified end—unlike those who embrace the maxim that heaven helps those who help themselves. Both proverbs are highly relevant to the current market situation in the tractor…

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The Mazzotti company is heading for liquidation

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The long history of Mazzotti of Ravenna, a historic excellence of Italian agricultural machinery with over 70 years of activity behind it, has inexorably reached its end The American multinational John Deere, which acquired the Via Dismano company in 2017, confirmed its irreversible intention to liquidate the company and initiate collective dismissal procedures for all 34 employees. In recent years, John Deere had already progressively integrated Mazzotti’s historic lines of self-propelled row-crop sprayers (such as the IBIS and MAF models) into its own standardized digital and production ecosystem. Once it…

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