New Italian Ag products for U.S. market.

Nine Italian companies participating in the Italian Trade Commission exhibit booth at the World Ag Expo (Pavilion A, Booths 1516-1521) are introducing a variety of new products to the U.S. market. The companies welcome inquiries from distributors and will provide literature, videos of products at work, and specification lists for their products at their respective booths.

UNACOMA, the Italian Farm Machinery Manufacturers Association, has provided the most recent trends of the industry. Total sales of Italian farm machinery, including components, totaled 7.2 billion C worldwide in 2006, an increase of 1.5%.

UNACOMA attributed this growth in sales to increased demand for farm machinery in world markets, while the Italian domestic market remained relatively flat. The association expects 2008 production to benefit from the continued growth expected worldwide.

Exports accounted for about 58% of total production of Italian farm machinery in 2006, more than 3.9 billion [euro], an increase of 2.6% over 2005. The growth was fueled primarily by strong demand for farm equipment in Europe, Asia and the Americas. During the same period, exports of Italian farm machinery to the U.S. have--slowed due to a general weakness in the U.S. dollar and drought conditions that have affected farming in many areas of the country. UNACOMA expects this trend to continue in the near future, as the U.S. economy will be growing at a slower pace.

Italian farm equipment manufacturers are looking to foreign markets to grow their businesses, especially within Europe and North America. Italian companies already provide many U.S Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with high quality, cost-efficient parts and assembly systems. As a result, The U.S. is the most important market for Italian farm machinery outside of Europe.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. imports of Italian farm machinery, including parts, totaled approximately $520 million in 2006. During the first ten months of 2007, the U.S. imported $304 million worth of farm machinery and components from Italy. In terms of sales, Italy is the fourth largest supplier to the U.S., and is the second largest producer of farm machinery in the world, behind the U.S.

Distributors account for a large portion of the Italian farm machinery sold in the U.S. according to Alex Mussa, Assistant Director of the Italian Trade Commission in Atlanta, Ga. "Italian manufacturers offer highly competitive, quality farm equipment with proven performance in the world market," he says.

Distributors and dealers looking for new equipment are invited to visit with Alex Mussa during the World Ag Expo or afterward to contact him by email at [e-mail]. For more information, please access the following website: www.italianfarmmachinery.com.

Agri-World has designed and manufactured a wide range of agricultural and industrial machines for more than 20 years. specializing in spring-loaded tine cultivators, combined soil-working and sowing equipment, miscellaneous forestry equipment, rotary pruning crushers, root cutters, stone crushers and drainage ditchers. Skilled designers and experienced engineers use the latest software systems to ensure high quality products for Agri-World machines, which have earned the trust of the domestic and international market. Among the machines they offer for export are the following:

* Spring-loaded tine cultivators

* Combined soil-working & sowing machines

* Forestry equipment

* Rotary pruning crushers

* Root cutters

* Stone crushers

* Drainage ditchers

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Contact: Vitantonio Squicciarini

Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]; www.agri-world.it

Caron has 40 years of experience in the production of Transporters, which are compact and have high load capacities. They are stable on steep slopes, winding tracks or bumpy grounds because of the excellent weight distribution on the axle. Caron has adapted its products for industrial, agricultural and municipal sectors, specifically for road maintenance, building sites, forestry and fire-fighting services. The Transporters models are available with 25 to 100 hp and loading capacities of 1500 to 6000 kg.

Caron's Transporters are versatile, with abroad range of gears, 0.8 to 40 km/h, a dismountable 3-way tipping body and a four universal point chassis. They can be fitted with such attachments as brushes, rear excavators, snow blades, salt spreaders, manure spreaders and forage self-loaders. The new 900 Series can be customized to the users' needs and sectors. The products they offer for export include:

* 4WD tractors, rigid frame

* 4WD tractors, articulated

* Articulated multi-purpose farm vehicle

* Rigid frame multi-purpose farm vehicle

Contact: Andrea Caron

Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]; www.caron.it

CBF was founded in 1986 to research and produce oleodynamic products for the agricultural, industrial and transport sectors. The factory is certified ISO 9002, with DNV adjustment in November 2003 and UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 standard. Over 65% of CBF products are exported to Europe, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Israel and South America. Some of the company's most important product areas are:

* Hydraulic & solenoid valves

* Safety valves

* Hydraulic equipment

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Contact: Massimo Balbinot

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[e-mail], www.cbfhydraulic.com

Cosmeco S.n.c. di Rossi Constantino e C., with more than 32 years experience in the agricultural machinery sector, specializes in high quality ditchers and ridgers. The company's philosophy is to be aware that the client's requests provide important clues to the perfection of their machines. Almost 40% of Cosmeco's product orders come from abroad, with clients in more than 50 different countries who order through the company's large network of importers, distributors and resellers.

The work of Cosmeco's skilled technicians and dedicated personnel is reflected in the carefully planned details during the entire production stage. The technical innovations have led the company to a steady improvement in its production processes. Cosmeco's permanent attention to the needs of the agricultural market enables the company to be on the forefront of developing new equipment. Among the products they produce for export are:

* Ridging machines (hump-backed soil)

* Tunnel layers

* Mulching machines

* Gripper-ditchers

Contact: Claudia Rossi

Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]; www.cosmeco.it

Facma specializes in manufacturing machines for such produce as hazelnuts, chestnuts, almonds and walnuts after the crops have been gathered. Plants are built to customers specific requirements for drying, selecting and storing the produce. The plants are built with the following components:

* Rotary pruning crushers

* Olive collectors

* Nut collectors

* Coffee harvesters

* Nut dryers

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Contact: Cinzia Varesano

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail];

www.facma.it

Mollificio SO. MI. was established in 1969 to service industry and spare-parts dealers in Italy, as well as Europe, U.S., Canada, North Africa, Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East. The company obtained ISO 9000 certification in 2000 and monitors all manufacturing and administrative processes and procedures. Using up-to-date automated and computer controlled production machinery, the company manufactures compression, extension and torsion springs with wire diameter from 0.20 mm to 30.00 mm, manufactured of carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys and pre-hardened wire--all accompanied by a certificate of chemical analysis. The majority of the company's production involves springs for agricultural uses, including:

* Springs

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Contact: Catiuscia Sorana

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]; www.mollificiosomi.it

Poncial Malcotti has been working with hot-forged steel since 1962, producing pieces from 0.2 kg to 10 kg. The tools are made of hot press forged steel, heat treated and machined. The company specializes in change gears with deep hubs. Among the products Poncial produces for export are:

* Hoe blades

* Rotary pruning tools

* Stalk crushers

Contact: Sig.ra Gisella

Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]; www.poncial.it

Simol started manufacturing jacks and jockey wheels for the agricultural sector 40 years ago, then extended production to include products for car trailers, construction equipment and industrial vehicles. In response to evolving market conditions, Simol has developed a flexible, efficient and customer-oriented operation, from the design stage to the finished products. All Simol products are treated with water-based anti-rust primer and can be supplied ready for installation. The company can respond to specially tailored and customized products, providing on request: electrophoresis, powder coating (also in specific RAL-color), hot and cold galvanizing. Simol takes pride in compliance to the strictest safety regulations, meeting high quality standards, providing a wide range of products and ensuring reliability and flexible production. The company exports 90% of its production to 40 different countries.

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* Support wheels

Contact: Stefano Silvani

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[e-mail]; www.simol.com

SURFLEX S.R.L., established in 1950, was the first Italian company to produce clutches for motorcycle use. Today, SURFLEX is the only company dealing mainly in small clutches to fit light agricultural machines and motorcycles. The range of components and assemblies can be machined in the facilities with home-built equipment and tools. Upon its founding, the company founded a permanent research department, which has developed organic and sintered material for linings. The first bonded plate was successfully tested in the 1960 on the racetrack. Since that time, the company has put considerable new investment into the production of mechanical clutch parts by a sintered metal process, in addition to increasing the range of products offered. The company maintains a policy of zero defect production for full customer satisfaction, recognized in 1995 when SURFLEX was granted ISO EN 9001 Certification.

* Clutches

Contact: Caterina Rimoldi

Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]; www.surflex.it