A good trend was also recorded by foreign orders, achieving 51.5 percent growth for Italian equipment manufacturers.

Final figure results from the performance of foreign trade show orders increasing by 34.8 percent in the second quarter.

Final woodworking production numbers are indicative of decreased demand.

Despite Italian woodworking machine sales falling 3.7 percent in 2012, a feared “disaffection” of foreign markets has not occurred.

Italy's woodworking manufacturers say the Italian domestic market for equipment is "sleepy," and foreign markets are more dynamic, with exports dominating Italy's wood industry technology sector.

For two days in September, Cefla Finishing will demonstrate some of the new technology in the industry. Cefla Live! will be held September 28-29, 2012 at their international headquarters in Imola, Italy.

Putsch & Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of machines for the sugar, glass and wood processing industries, is announcing the introduction of the Putsch family of SVP vertical panel saws to the North American market. The industrial-quality SVP vertical panel saws have only been previously available in Europe or through third-party importers.