The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project, accomplishes cohesion by creating a robust national innovation ecosystem anchored by Fifteen ItalianMachinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies. Each manufacturer association focuses on a distinct machinery sector providing in depth knowledge and expertise which are the following: Chicago, IL (U.S. Headquarters) New York, NY Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Montreal, Quebec Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico Headquarters) Toronto, Ontario (Canadian Headquarters) Vancouver, British Columbia Italy's industrial machinery, equipment, and parts industry represent a fifth of all Italian global exports. Every day, many Fortune 100 companies ranging from agricultural to aeronautics, use Italian machinery and technology to maintain their competitive edge. Flexibility, creativity, and innovation are the three most cited reasons by end-users for why they chose Italian machinery and technology. Getting to know the Italian market through the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Learning about Italy's market and industries is the first step to identifying new business opportunities. The Italian Trade Agency, with its network of 79 offices in 65 countries around the world, provides information and assistance to foreign entities interested in establishing relationships with Italian companies. A primer on the Italian market, includinginformation on Italian foreign trade,national trade policies, current Italianlaws and regulations designed toattract foreign investments and assistforeign investors, and Italy's economic outlook. Access to information on Italian companies throughspecialized websites dedicated to Italy's major production sectors. A portal to Italian companies. Foreign companies can submit offers and requests of a business development nature to a database, broken down by sector and market, enabling Italian companies to easily access and identify new proposals. Information on trade fairs and exhibitions held in Italy throughout the year.