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After the wide participation seen last year, the Intercompany Network Series organized by the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) continues in 2022 with a busy schedule of company visits, during which you will have the opportunity to learn more about different business case histories and perspectives of Italian companies based in China, thus discovering the key to their success.  The series will be inaugurated this year by Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., a world leader in providing advanced weaving solutions, including best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services.  The Company tour will take place on February 24th 2022 at Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., (No. 2889/4-5 Shen Gang Road, Song Jiang District, Shanghai, 201612, P.R. China). The registration starts at 9:00 am. Digitalization in the textile machinery sector, evolving scenarios at the service of the future textile are some of the topics that will be explored during the visit. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up! The company visit is free of charge for CICC Members.  Limited seats available.   AGENDA 9:00 am - 9:30 am Registration 9:30 am - 9:35 am Welcome speech by Mr Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director at Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd. 9:35 am - 9:40 am Institutional greetings  9:40 am - 10:10 am Itema Introduction by Mr Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director at Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd. 10:10 am - 10:45 am "Digitalization in the Textile Machinery Sector, Evolving Scenarios at the Service of the Future Textile", Mr Livio Rodari, Business Development Manager, Santoni (Shanghai) Knitting Machinery 10:45 am - 11:00 am Next Activities of the Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG), Mr Carlo Nizia, MEWG Vice Coordinator 11:00 am - 11:30 am Q&A 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Itema Factory Tour 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Networking & buffet    Know more about Itema Itema is a leading global provider of advanced weaving solutions, including best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services. The Company is the only manufacturer in the world to provide the top three weft insertion technologies: rapier, air jet and projectile, with an ample product portfolio and a commitment to continuous innovation and technological advancement of its weaving machines. Itema is the sole shareholder of Lamiflex, leading producer of advanced composite products and owns majority stakes of Schoch, manufacturer of textile industry accessories. Result of a process of M&A operations led by its ancestor company Somet, founded by Gianni Radici in 1967, today sixty per cent of Itema is held by Gianni Radici’s family heirs. The remaining shares belong to the Arizzi and Torri families. All families of entrepreneurs with origins in Val Seriana, northern of Bergamo, where the headquarter of Itema is still set. With 1100 employees worldwide, three world-class production sites in Italy, one in Switzerland and one in China, Itema has a worldwide presence with commercial, after-sales and training centers in Italy, Switzerland, China, India, Japan, USA, Dubai and it is represented through agencies and promoters in 130 countries. Itema Weaving Machinery (China), established in 2002, is the full mission branch of Itema in China, with 160 employees and 52 millions € turnover. It develops, produces, sells and provides after-sales services for the local made product range, which is sold to Chinese (80%) and Foreign (20%) weaving companies. It also acts as representative of Itema Italian and Swiss products in China for other 12 millions € business volume. Since 1981, year of first export for Somet weaving machines from Italy to China, our mission has been the support to development and growth of China textile industry with our shuttle less and high performances weaving machines, our textile mastery and our commitment to sustainability in fabric production. More information about Itema can be found on the website www.itemagroup.com   Know more about MEWG  The Mechanical Engineering Working Group represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the sector on a national base. MEWG Objectives ▪ Coordinate and promote all Italian members’ needs which are active in many different industries of the Chinese mechanical engineering sector (machinery, automotive, component manufacturers, mechanical engineering …); ▪ Promote and raise awareness on the size and the importance of the Italian technology in the sector to all institutions in China and Italy that are our natural counterparts, in order to develop business opportunities; ▪ Coordinate and promote activities and events that boost the visibility and the image of “Technology Made in Italy”; ▪ Inform all members on the topic Made in China 2025, particularly with regard to risks and opportunities for Italian businesses; ▪ Become a reference for all mechanical engineering companies within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), lobbying private and public institutions active in the Chinese market. For more information about the MEWG please contact infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com.     Haven't renewed / applied for your membership yet? Send an email to: • Beijing office bj.members@cameraitacina.com  • Chongqing office infochongqing@cameraitacina.com  • Chengdu office infochengdu@cameraitacina.com  • Guangzhou office  infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com  • Shenzhen office infoshenzhen@cameraitacina.com  • Shanghai office  sh.projects@cameraitacina.com  • Suzhou office  infosuzhou@cameraitacina.com    The CICC Team

Dear Members and Friends, The Manufacturing Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is organizing the fourth session of our Intercompany Network. The business visit will take place on December 14th, 2021 at Comau (Shanghai) Engineering Co. Ltd. (No. 1353, Jiugan Road, Sijing Industrial Park, Songjiang District, Shanghai / 上海市松江泗泾工业园九干路1353号). The registration starts at 9:00 am. The business visit is free of charge for CICC Members. During our Intercompany Network series, you will learn more about different business case histories and perspectives of companies in China. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!     We are glad to inform you that we organized a bus transfer from Shanghai to Songjiang*, make sure you will reach the meeting place on time! WHEN: December 14h, 7:45 AM WHERE: CICC Shanghai Office, Weihai Road, 777, 2nd Floor, Room 202, Jing’An District / 上海市, 静安区, 威海路777 The bus is free of charge. *If you have not yet requested the bus transfer, please contact us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com.   AGENDA 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Meeting point at CICC Shanghai Office, Weihai Road, 777, 2nd Floor, Room 202, Jing ’An District / 上海市, 静安区, 威海路777 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Driving to Comau (Shanghai) Engineering Co. Ltd. 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Registration 9:30 AM - 9:35 AM Welcome speech by Gaetano Cantalupo, Comau Global Customer Operation Head and China Managing Director 9:35 AM - 9:40 AM Greetings from Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, Alessandra Palumbo, Commercial Consul at the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM CICC Activities: recent, and future activities by Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman 9:55 AM - 10:05 AM Next Activities of the Manufacturing Engineering Working Group (MEWG), Carlo Nizia, MEWG Vice Coordinator 10:05 AM - 10:25 AM Comau Introduction by Gaetano Cantalupo, Comau Global Customer Operation Head and China Managing Director 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM Comau Electro-mobility solution and future development in NEV by Junwu Wang, Comau China Head of Technology 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 'Innovation panel, Industry 4.0 & Beyond: Potential of Digitalization through Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence' by Lucas Breze, General Manager at GAMI (GAMI- Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute); 'On the Way from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: From Digital Manufacturing to Digital Society', Gianluca Giorgi Ceo of ES Automation Consulting Ltd & Coordinator of the Innovation & Technology Working Group (ITWG) Moderator Alberto Fochesato, APAC Sales Director of Wuerth Industry Service China 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Comau Innovation Center Tour by Junwu Wang, Comau China Head of Technology 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Comau Plant Tour by Jimmy Feng, Comau China, China Plants Manager 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM Lunch 13:00 PM – 13:30 PM Departure from Comau to the G60 Innovation Corridor 13:30 PM - 14:30 PM Visit of the G60 Innovation Corridor About Comau (Shanghai) Engineering Co. Ltd.  Comau, a member of Stellantis, is a worldwide leader in delivering advanced industrial automation products and systems. Its portfolio includes technology and systems for electric, hybrid and traditional vehicle manufacturing, industrial robots, collaborative and wearable robotics, autonomous logistics, dedicated machining centers and interconnected digital services and products able to transmit, elaborate and analyze machine and process data. With over 45 years of experience and a strong presence within every major industrial country, Comau is helping manufacturers of all sizes in almost any industry experience higher quality, increased productivity, faster time-to-market and lower overall costs. The company’s offering also extends to project management and consultancy, as well as maintenance and training for a wide range of industrial segments. Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 6 innovation centers, 5 digital hubs, 9 manufacturing plants that span 13 countries and employ more than 4,900 people. A global network of distributors and partners allows the company to respond quickly to the needs of customers, no matter where they are located throughout the world. Through the training activities organized by its Academy, Comau is also committed to developing the technical and managerial knowledge necessary for companies to face the challenges and opportunities of Industry 4.0. www.comau.com Press Office - Headquarters Giuseppe Costabile giuseppe.costabile@comau.com Mob. +39 338 7130885   Know more about MEWG The MEWG represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the sector on a national base. MEWG Objectives ▪ Coordinate and promote all Italian members’ needs which are active in many different industries of the Chinese mechanical engineering sector (machinery, automotive, component manufacturers, mechanical engineering …); ▪ Promote and raise awareness on the size and the importance of the Italian technology in the sector to all institutions in China and Italy that are our natural counterparts, in order to develop business opportunities; ▪ Coordinate and promote activities and events that boost the visibility and the image of “Technology Made in Italy”; ▪ Inform all members on the topic Made in China 2025, particularly with regard to risks and opportunities for Italian businesses; ▪ Become a reference for all mechanical engineering companies within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), lobbying private and public institutions active in the Chinese market. For more information about the MEWG please contact the email address: infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com. Know more about the Intercompany tour series: Please check out the following link for more information on our last 2021 session of the intercompany tour at Marposs Nanjing:  https://www.cameraitacina.com/en/news/cicc-mewg-intercompany-network-marposs       Not a member yet? Send an email to: • Beijing office bj.members@cameraitacina.com • Chongqing office infochongqing@cameraitacina.com • Chengdu desk infochengdu@cameraitacina.com • Guangzhou office  infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com • Shenzhen desk infoshenzhen@cameraitacina.com • Shanghai office  sh.projects@cameraitacina.com  • Suzhou office  infosuzhou@cameraitacina.com   Kind Regards, The CICC Team