Description of Italian Companies

Altilia: Altilia is a company that transforms ‘Big Data’ into ‘Smart Data’ by using MANTRA Smart Data Management Platform™. Mantra enables the design of “big data contextual processing workflows” that combines semantic structures and information flow with deep context to transform disparate unstructured heterogeneous data into actionable relevant smart data. They are located in Rende, Calabria. http://www.altiliagroup.com

Battaglin Cicli: Battaglin Cicli makes one of the best bikes in the world. They make bikes that are light, air-dynamic, and comfortable. The president, Giovanni Battaglin, won both Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 1981. They are looking for mostly business students. They are located in , . http://www.battaglin-cicli.com/#welcome-fd

Bitron: Bitron is a privately held company, a leader in research, development and manufacturing. Bitron Electronic Division is specialized in micro-welding, micro-lasers, welding, plastic molding, and more. They also make the pedals for Ferrari. This company is located in Rio Galletto, Savona with a few other sites located in northern . http://www.bitron.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69:savona&catid=10 7:manufacturing-plants-italy&Itemid=225

BSP Pharmaceuticals: BSP Pharmaceuticals is focused on the development and manufacturing of anticancer drugs with high potency and cytotoxic characteristics for the pharmaceutical industry. They are located in Latina Scalo, Latina. http://www.bsppharmaceuticals.com

CMB: CMB is known for their production of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders that are the highest quality in the market. Due to the continuous development in this field, CMB carefully controls quality and does many tests in order to guarantee reliability and duration over time. They are located in , Vicenza. http://www.cmbcilindri.com/index.php/en/company/company-profile

Off. Dalla Fontana - This company works in general mechanics, such as making the pieces for the structure for the Expo in Milan. They do work with machining, processing light alloys, metal drilling, milling, and much more. They are located in , Vicenza. http://www.elenchitelefonici.it/VI/PIOVENE_ROCCHETTE/DALLA_FONTANA_DI_QUARTIERO_DI NO_E_C_SNC/AZIENDE/0445314757.HTML

DVF- Dalla Via Lavorazioni Meccaniche: DVF is a company that aims to provide custom machinery by planning and designing their products with as little physical limitation as possible. It is located in , Vicenza. http://www.dvfmeccanica.com/ita/servizi.php?gruppo=2&indice=1

Dal Zotto: Officine Dal Zotto offers products made by processes of rolling, stamping and forging, in carbon steel, alloy steel, super alloys and aluminum, completely finished of turning, milling, grinding and surface treatments. In their field of machining they strive to provide fully machined items for the aerospace center. They are located in , Vicenza. http://www.officinedalzotto.it/index.php?_r=2512&id=1

DLVsystem/Technology Transfer Manager: DLVsystem/Technology Transfer Manager was established in 2005 and is a spin-off company of the University of Calabria. A synergic combination of knowledge, management strategies and information technologies. The DLVSYSTEM/Technology Transfer Manager group offers work in: managing business environments, shortening product development cycles, and capitalizing increased knowledge in the development of products and services. They are located in Rende, Calabria. http://www.dlvsystem.com/company/about-us/

Eco4cloud: Eco4cloud is a spin-off at UNICAL and Institute for High Performance Computing and Networking of Italy’s National Research Council (CNR) – has researched, developed, engineered an innovative and very effective solution to optimize the consolidation of virtual machines and cut up to 60% the energy bill of highly virtualized/large scale data centers. They are located in Rende, Calabria. http://www.eco4cloud.com

Erica: Erica is a small company that offers services of analysis and advice on environmental, health and safety at work and with food. They operate a strategic profession, a business unit of services and a modern, well equipped chemically laboratory and microbiological analysis. They are located in Perugia. www.erica-ambiente.it

Fincantieri: Fincantieri is an Italian company that designs and builds cruise ships, naval vessels, offshore units, ferries and yachts. They have a collaboration with the U.S. Navy and other large naval organizations. It is a big and well established company that has a very structured internship program. They are based out of Genoa and Trieste. https://www.fincantieri.com/en/

Folber Minuterie Tornite: Folber Minuterie Tornite is a company that specializes in small or larger machinery ranging from industrial cleaning to gardening to screws and bolts. Their factory consists of 20 highly qualified employees and the newest CNC machineries. They are located in Borso del Grappa, Treviso. http://www.folber.it/azienda_eng.html

Forgital Italy: Forgital’s mission is to provide complete solutions to improve and simplify the production process through an integrated system of technologies and services. The Forgital Italy produces forged and laminated rolled rings which can have rectangular or shaped sections that are used in a very wide range of applications and industries. Including aerospace, oil and gas, transmission, power and nuclear generation and general mechanics. Forgital Italy also provides titanium forgings for Rolls Royce engines. They are located in Seghe, Vicenza and they have a branch in the United States. http://forgital.com/eng/products.htm

GiPS- GiPS is a firm who is based at UNICAL that is working on locating indoor destinations that a GPS would not normally be able to find. They are located in Rende, Calabria. www.gipstech.com

Grastim: Grastim is located in Naples and offers a multidisciplinary internship. They specialize in energy services for Civil applications and Steam Group, whereof core business is the design and construction of hi-tech production lines for Industry. They are interested in mechanical, electrical and environmental engineering, as well as business and marketing students. This is a minimum 6-month opportunity. There are a few requirements that Grastim is interested in seeing in applicants. Software experience is important: they ask that you are proficient in Office, especially Excel, that you have some knowledge of the language Python, and are familiar with AutoCad. http://www.grastim.com/en/index.html

Grimaldi: Grimaldi is a multinational logistics Group specialising in maritime transport of automobiles, rolling cargo, containers and passengers. Their headquarters are in Naples, The Grimaldi Group's mission is to provide efficient, reliable, innovative and high quality maritime services for the transport of freight and passengers. They have offices in; Catania, Genoa, Milan, Palermo, and Rome. https://www.grimaldi.napoli.it/en/index.html

Hexagon: Hexagon is a global leader in digital solutions that create Autonomous Connected Ecosystems (ACE). These are systems where data is connected seamlessly through the convergence of the physical world with the digital. They focus on developing technologies for specific applications in the following divisions: Agriculture, Geospatial, Geosystems, Manufacturing Intelligence, Mining, Positioning Intelligence, PPM, and Safety & Infrastructure. Headquartered in North Kingston, RI. https://www.hexagonmi.com/it-IT

Hi Tech Sol: Hi-Tech Solutions devotes a substantial part of its resources to the continuous research for innovative solutions while perfecting new technologies to design and produce computerized electronic devices for the control and optimization of any type of mechanical systems. They do the designing, prototyping, and engineering parts of all of their projects. They work with a lot with China and are interesting in people who speak English and/or Chinese. They are located in Perugia. http://www.hitechsol.it/servizi.php

IBM: International business machines corporation is the largest information technology company in the world. IBM manufactures hardware and software for business servers, storage products, microchips, and application software. They are located in Segrate, Miliano. https://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/italy/italy_intro.html

Imas-Machines: Imas develops and produces machines designed for mass production. In 2016 IMAS joined the worldwide machine tool player FFG and took the name of Industria Meccanica Applicazioni Speciali. Quality and innovation now match the power of an international group. They are located right in the heart of the Milan-Como-Varese industrial triangle. http://www.imas-machines.com/

Madeo: Madeo is a food processing company that focuses on meats and sausages. They currently provide their products to 22 countries around the world. All of the products of Madeo come from the organized system of the Madeo Food Company. Product monitoring and traceability are the key elements of the Madeo Food Company guaranteeing the origin, quality and safety of the food. They are headquartered in Calabria. https://www.madeofood.com/en/

MAIR Research: MAIR research supplies tailor-made machinery to the steel industry for tube and bar finishing process automation. Single machines and fully integrated finishing lines are designed by highly skilled technical designers and manufactured in a modern factory. Positions also includes lab research. They are located in , Vicenza. http://www.mair-research.com

Manini Prefabbricati: Manini Prefabbricati is a company that is constantly experimenting and updating their machines, equipment, hardware and software technologies. Today they are focused on optimizing crucial aspects such as management of raw materials and transport, pre- sales services, construction documents and more. They are an example of professionalism, productivity, efficiency, and punctuality. They are located in Assisi, Perugia. http://www.manini.it/

Marcantonini: Marcantonini is a worldwide leading company in the field of batching plants and concrete transport. Their distinctive feature compared to other companies in the field of batching plants and concrete transport is the management of the whole process of design and development of a plant. They are located in Bettona, Perugia. http://www.marcantonini.com/what-we-do/

Mondialstampi: Mondialstampi produces thermoplastic mold designs and construction for various sectors such as household products, gardening, housewares, etc. They are located in , Vicenza. http://www.mondialstampi.it/

MPC: The MPC company specializes in heavy-duty precision machining such as heat treatments, sand and painting, pressure tests, assembling operations, packaging and shipping. The industrial sectors where they normally operate are energy, shipbuilding, presses, reducers, special equipment, and general mechanical processes. They are located in Santorso, Vicenza. http://www.mpc.it/

OKT: OKT is a spin-off of UNICAL. They offer intelligence solutions to make high-level decisions using applications of innovative research techniques and analytical statistical analysis. They aim to provide valuable tools for defining business strategies and identifying the best future actions to be taken. They are located in Rende, Calabria. http://www.okt-srl.com

SIDAT: SIDAT in Trofarello is a company with 4 main Departments. The mainstay of there activities is mostly in production of food and beverages, construction materials and the chemical, pharmaceutical and automotive industries. This portfolio is supplemented by activities in crude-oil production, waste water treatment and waste disposal. On the basis of our extensive experience over the course of our activities on the Czech and European markets. https://www.sidat.cz/en/

SenSysCal: SenSysCal is a company with innovative services and products that are derived from academic research that results in the Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) domain. They offer a wide range of consulting services to ensure solutions focused to tackle WSN issues. They are located in University of Calabria, Rende, Calabria. www.sensyscal.it

Sicoma and OMG: Sicoma/OMG are affiliated companies that are well known for their quality in manufacturing, inspection, and innovation by design for concrete. The range of products is completed by new mixers with a wide selection of sizes and types of different concretes, which are designed for the most effective operation. They are located in Ponte Valleceppi, Perugia. Also in Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, and in China. http://www.omg.it/sicoma-it/ www.omg.it

Sterling: Sterling is a company that focuses on product types, targeting excellence in supply chain management. It also focuses on enhancing its organization of specialized pharmaceutical ingredients for complex dosage forms for the pharmaceutical industry. Its two factories are located in Solomeo di Corciano, Perugia. http://www.sterling.it/

Taco Italy: Taco Italy is an energy saving company that creates external devices to reduces energy waste for different industries. The european union has set very stringent targets regarding environmental protection to be achieved by 2020 these targets are commonly known as the “20/20/20 Package” according to which the use of renewable energies should be increased by 20% over 1990, primary energy consumption should be reduced by 20%, and CO2 emissions should be reduced by 20%. To achieve this goal the EU has issued a series of laws and directives. http://www.tacoitalia.com/en/

UTAS Micro technica- (UTAS America) Torino: Is an aerospace company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., and has approximately 150 sites operating in 25 countries, with 50 percent of these sites located outside the United States. They make products for commercial aviation, military, space programs etc. Collins Aerospace is committed to creating a supply chain that delivers best-in-class products and services to our customers. They also have a location in Torino. https://utcaerospacesystems.com/

UtensilNord: UtensilNord is a company that is a leader in supplying materials to the mechanical production sector of northern Italy. Their goal is to provide the materials that a company needs in order to make a profit. They are located in Schio, Vicenza. www.utensilnord.com www.metrotecnica.com www.dimautensil.it

ZF Marine Garda: Is a german company with a branch in Italy that is recognized as a reliable partner for marine propulsion components and complete systems for all types of vessels. The product portfolio is subject to continuous development and adjustment to market requirements. Complying with safety standards, reliability, environmental compatibility, economic operation and customer comfort is first priority.that focuses on research and development of products for the automotive industry along with other luxury and industrial vehicles. They have locating in Padova & Arco. https://www.zf.com/products/en/marine/home/marine.html https://www.zf.com/italy/it_it/corporate/homepage_corporate/homepage_corporate.html