The Sector

FEDERMACCHINE, the National Federation of Association of Manufacturers of capital goods intended for industrial and handicrafts manufacturing processes, is a reference for users from all over the world. It brings together 12 industrial associations active in various manufacturing sectors (machine tools, textiles, machines for wood, plastics, ceramics, bricks, glass, footwear, rubber, packaging...).

With 5,000 companies, over 210,000 employees and a turnover of 52.5 billion euros in 2024, the Italian industry exports 69% of its production across borders.

The Made in Italy division is appreciated by users all over the world for the very high technological standards and the strong personalization of the offer. The data that best summarizes this situation is the trade balance surplus of 26.3 billion euros in 2024. By virtue of these numbers and the content of the offer, Italy plays a leading role in the scenario of European countries.

Italy, in fact, is third both by contribution to the European GDP and by turnover of manufacturing industry. But for contribution to the Machinery and Equipment the role of Italy is decidedly more important: it is second after Germany, with a turnover more than double that of its French competitors.