Injection moulding machinery manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag (Schwaig / Germany; www.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu) has established a new subsidiary in Turin to service customers in Italy effective 1 May 2018. As part of this measure, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia will take over the workforce from its former Italian representative, Macam, and employ additional personnel for sales, application technology and after-sales service. Roberto Sallemi, Macam’s former owner and managing director, has been appointed manager of the Italian subsidiary.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag says customers will benefit from its consultancy expertise in sectors such as medical engineering, packaging and automotive. According to the company, it has increased its market share in Italy threefold over the last three years as a result of intensive sales efforts. The injection moulding machinery maker comprises four facilities in Japan, Germany and China, and employs more than 3,000 people.