The Italian wood processing machinery sector suffered a major setback last year after business recovered in the years 2010 and 2011. According to an annual report for 2012, released by the industry association Acimall on 2 July, total production (including tools) dropped 7.5 % to €1.571bn. Italian woodworking machinery exports did not fall as much, declining 3.7 % to €1.231bn. Imports tumbled 16.5 % to €130m last year.
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http://www.euwid-wood-products.com/news/miscellaneous/single/Artikel/acimall-releases-final-statistics-for-2012.html
