Sottoriva S.p.A., Italy, supplier of quality baking industry machinery for more than 60 years, announced the official opening of its new United States office, based in Charlotte, N.C. Starting January 2011, the new office will handle sales, service and parts. The Sottoriva America Inc. staff located at the Charlotte facility will provide additional customer support to new and existing Sottoriva customers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.