GIMAV, the Italian association of glass machinery and accessories suppliers, held its first Buyers Days USA & Canada from Nov. 2-6, connecting nine buyers from the United States and Canada with 16 Italian companies.
Organized with ICE – Italian Trade Agency, including its offices in Rome, Houston and Vancouver, the event included 140 business-to-business meetings in which buyers discussed technologies and production needs directly with Italian manufacturers.
The delegation also visited the production facilities of FOREL, ADI, Adelio Lattuada, CMS and FENZI to see the companies’ operations firsthand.
According to GIMAV, the program is part of the association’s effort to respond to member needs and help Italian companies compete internationally. The association says direct contact with customers is especially important in distant markets like North America, where technical support, responsiveness and supply reliability play a major role in purchasing decisions.
