The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) – Houston Office is the U.S. hub for supporting Italian companies active in aerospace, space, advanced manufacturing, and high-tech industries across the Southern United States. As a governmental agency, ITA promotes the international growth of Italian firms while fostering foreign investment into Italy, working closely with institutions, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystems on both sides of the Atlantic. From space and satellite technologies to dual-use and advanced supply chains, ITA Houston facilitates market entry, strategic partnerships, B2B matchmaking, and visibility initiatives tailored to the U.S. aerospace ecosystem. By connecting Italian excellence with American opportunities, ITA Houston acts as a bridge between innovation, industry, and long-term transatlantic collaboration.
ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with ANFIA (Italian Association of the Automotive Industry) and Autopromotec / AICA (Italian Garage Equipment Manufacturers Association), proudly announces Italy’s dynamic presence at the 2025 AAPEX Show. Representing the heart of Italian excellence in automotive components and garage equipment, the delegation highlights the nation’s ongoing role as a global benchmark in technology, quality, and performance. Visitors can explore the Italian Pavilion at Booth A1061 (Level 2) in the International section, where eight Italian companies will showcase their latest technologies: • DETA Batteries • Errecom • FIAMM • Lopigom • M.E.A.T. & D.O.RI.A. • Metelli – GRAF • Osvat • Vantage Cast Europe | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project promotes Italian industrial technology and innovation in partnership with fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies,ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project promotes Italian industrial technology and innovation in partnership with fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, through “Invest in Italy”, a project operated with Invitalia. With a motivated and modern organization and a global network of 79 offices in 65 countries, 5 of which are in the USA (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Huston and Miami) ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion, and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses in the industrial, consumer goods, and services sectors. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. Every year, ITA worldwide offices carry out hundreds of promotional projects and provide personalized services and assistance to thousands of Italian companies. The Italian Trade Agency also assists and supports foreign companies that want to establish or expand business and trade relations with Italian companies or invest in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency collaborates with Italian Regions, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Trade Associations, and other public and private organizations. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, through “Invest in Italy”, a project operated with Invitalia. With a motivated and modern organization and a global network of 87 offices in 74 countries, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses in the industrial, consumer goods and services sectors. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. Every year, ITA worldwide offices carry outhundreds of promotional projects and provide personalized services and assistance to thousands of Italian companies. The Italian Trade Agency also assists and supports foreign companies that want to establish or expand business and trade relations with Italian companies or to invest in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency collaborates with Italian Regions, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Trade Associations and other public and private organizations. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Government entity supporting the internationalization of Italian enterprises and promoting foreign investment in Italy. Through a global network and advanced communication tools, it provides strategic assistance to SMEs, enhancing the prestige of Made in Italy worldwide. | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) – the Italian Government Agency supporting Italian companies’ business development abroad and the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training services. The Agency reaches out to thousands of US companies and other organizations every year, and the Chicago Office is part of a five office network within the US, supporting many of Italy’s manufacturing machinery sectors, including packaging.Italy is undeniably a world leader of packaging technologies and a hub for innovation, with Italian packaging machinery and materials suppliers offering a wide range of advanced solutions.Italian companies offer some of the most versatile and technologically advanced machines on the market, including customized solutions, providing customers with a unique competitive edge.The Italy pavilion at booth LU-8538 at Pack Expo 2024 will include these leading 18 Italian packaging suppliers.Come see us and explore how Italy can help you expand and move your business forward.ALIMEC SrlMINIPAN SrlBOTTA ECOPACKAGING SrlCROCCO SpADIPRAN ECOPACK SpAGHEZZI & ANNONI SrlGORRERI SrlIMETA SrlITP – INDUSTRIA TERMOPLASTICA PAVESE SpAL.M. SpAPACKINT Chocolate Machines SrlRICCIARELLI SpATECHNOWRAPP SrlTECNO POOL SpATECNOVAP SrlTORQ PACKAGING SrlUNIFILL | The ITA â Italian Trade Agency is an Italian government marketing agency that bridges Italian businesses with international markets and promotes the excellence of the “Made in Italy” brand globally.Italian Packaging OEMs are transforming North American industry challenges into cutting-edge, customized solutions.When you buy Italian equipment you’re entering into a partnership with the world’s most highly skilled engineers and manufacturers. The result is a smarter approach which combines sophisticated technology, flexible and customized solutions, and competitive pricing.Visit the ITALIA Pavilion at SU-32069 and explore how we can help expand and move your business forward with these industry leaders: Agripak, Bellini & Meda, CTI, Foodtech, Ecopack, Erre Enne, Europool, FMT, Innova, IPI, Itatools, Opto Engineering, Packint Chocolate Machines, Pasta Technologies Group, Ricciarelli, Technowrapp, Tecnopool, TMG Impianti, Zanasi, Zancaner. | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), established in 1906, bridges Italian businesses with international markets. Our Houston office exemplifies this mission by focusing on and overseeing economic and business development activities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. We specialize in the following sectors: – Aerospace & Aviation – Agricultural Machinery – Construction Machinery – Glasswork Machinery – Jewelry – Leather Machinery – Oil & Gas Equipment and Machinery – Textile Machinery – Woodworking Machinery For more information about our organization or to connect with any of the Italian companies we represent, please get in touch with us at: houston@ice.it +1 281-888-4288 https://itahouston.com/ | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), ANFIA – the Italian Association of the Automotive Industry – and AICA, the Italian Garage Equipment Manufacturers Association, are proudly featured here. ITA is the government body driving the global expansion of Italian companies and attracting foreign investment into Italy, operating through a vast network of offices tied to embassies and consulates worldwide. ANFIA has championed Italy’s automotive sector for over a century, representing its members’ interests across technical, economic, and policy domains. AICA serves as the voice of Italy’s renowned garage equipment manufacturers, advocating nationally and internationally for innovation and excellence in the industry. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. Come visit us at the Italian Pavilion (booth 627) to see the latest in EV technology from the following technologies PODIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES,TECNA, MEVIS S.p.A., SPEA S.p.A., 2A S.p.A., SED srl, XEPICS, LOPIGOM S.p.A.
Involve Space
Involve Space is an Italian aerospace company that designs, develops, and launches advanced pseudo‑satellite platforms based on stratospheric balloons for Earth observation, defense, in‑flight validation, and scientific research. With dozens of successful missions and more than two hundred total flights, Involve Space is Europe’s leading player in stratospheric operations. Headquartered in Como and expanding across Europe and the United States, Involve Space aims to become a global reference in the High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) market, with a clear vision: bringing strategic data from near space down to Earth to generate concrete and sustainable impact. Involve Space is a certified B Corporation.
Gradient Lens Corporation / Hawkeye Borescopes
As the leading borescope manufacturer in the USA, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality video, rigid and flexible borescopes that exceed industry standards. Our innovative borescopes allow professionals in the aerospace, automotive, power generation, precision welding and metal machining industries to inspect with unparalleled quality.
Entegris
Entegris provides advanced materials, fluid management, and process solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, leveraging expertise from the semiconductor industry to deliver high-purity, scalable, and reliable products for cell/gene therapy, vaccines, and biologics. Their offerings include single-use systems (bags, filters, tubing), specialty chemicals, and contamination control solutions, helping customers reduce costs, speed time-to-market, and ensure product purity. | Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG) is a global leader in advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor, life sciences, and other high-tech industries. Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris delivers innovative solutions that enable the highest levels of purity and performance in critical manufacturing processes. Its comprehensive portfolio includes filtration systems, gas and liquid delivery technologies, specialty chemicals, CMP slurries and pads, and advanced coatings. With core competencies in materials science, microcontamination control, and manufacturing excellence, Entegris partners with industry leaders to drive innovation and improve yields. The company operates a worldwide network of manufacturing and technology centers, employs approximately 8,200 people, and holds around 4,500 active patents. In 2024, Entegris reported $3.2 billion in net sales. For more than 50 years, Entegris has been committed to solving complex process challenges and advancing technology for a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world. Learn more at www.entegris.com.
Dynavac
Dynavac designs, manufactures, and installs a full array of systems to support the development and test of spacecraft, systems, and components. Few companies rival Dynavac’s thermal vacuum capabilities to simulate the harsh conditions of space. Dynavac manufactures its systems in Hingham and Rockland, MA, and serves customers around the world. With over forty years’ experience in the aerospace industry, Dynavac proudly supports customers engaged in some of the most exciting and demanding space programs. | Dynavac brings forty years’ experience to thin film deposition, space simulation, and specialty vacuum solutions. Dynavac designs and manufactures world-class thin film deposition systems utilizing evaporation, sputtering, and plasma technologies. In space simulation Dynavac is a leader with unmatched capabilities to simulate the harsh conditions of space through its thermal vacuum technology. For specialty vacuum applications Dynavac builds turnkey, custom solutions harnessing expertise in machine design, vacuum technology, and manufacturing.
Dopa Inc.
For more than 30 years, dopa has been developing and producing diamond tools, consumables and machines for the production of high precision components of all kinds of materials such as optical glass, crystals, ceramics, metals and special material. Our dopa tools and technologies are designed to create precision optics and parts that meet highest requirements in clearance, flatness and parallelism. In our own optics production facility, we produce mainly laser optical windows, mirrors and other high precision components for the optics, semiconductor, medical technology, luxury watches and automobile industry, as well as aerospace.
D-Orbit
D-Orbit develops space logistics systems for orbital transportation, hosted payload operations, and in-orbit data processing. Its ION Satellite Carrier is an orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) used for satellite deployment and hosted payload operations; since 2020 it has flown 21 missions and carried 200+ payloads, including hosted payloads and satellites deployed in orbit. The company also provides space cloud services based on onboard computing for in-orbit data processing and is developing GEA, a servicing spacecraft intended to support autonomous rendezvous, inspection, and refueling, as well as NOX, a synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) Earth observation satellite. In 2025 D-Orbit announced a strategic business combination with Planetek to expand capabilities in cloud-based space applications and AI-driven in-orbit processing. D-Orbit is a registered benefit corporation headquartered in Italy, with offices in Portugal, Greece, the UK, and an experienced US team focused on bus design, manufacturing, and commercialization.
Calian
Calian is a trusted partner for space mission success, delivering end-to-end expertise across the full space lifecycle. From mission engineering and satellite operations to ground systems, orchestration and advanced software and satcom products, Calian helps government and commercial customers plan, launch, operate and sustain space missions with confidence. With decades of experience supporting complex, safety-critical programs, Calian combines deep technical knowledge with proven operational excellence. Our teams work seamlessly with clients to solve challenges in dynamic space environments, enabling reliable performance, resilient operations, and informed decision-making. Customers come to Calian when they can’t afford to fail.
Bond Optics, LLC
Bond Optics is a precision optical manufacturing company serving the space and aerospace sectors with mission critical optical components built for performance in extreme environments. Based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, supporting satellite manufacturers, payload integrators, and space technology developers with high accuracy optical solutions that perform reliably on orbit. We specialize in custom precision flat optics including lightweight and standard mirrors, windows, prisms, and complex geometries manufactured from materials such as fused silica, Zerodur, ULE, silicon, and infrared substrates. Our team maintains tight control of surface quality, flatness, parallelism, and dimensional tolerances supported by disciplined in house metrology and robust quality systems. From prototype development through sustained production, Bond Optics delivers the durability, repeatability, and schedule discipline required for imaging systems, laser communications, sensing platforms, guidance systems, and scientific payloads. With more than six decades of experience, we provide the accountability and long term supply continuity that space programs demand.