Fashion clusters
The Greater Venice Area (Veneto Region) is one of the most important Area in Italy of indutrial production of
clothing, leather, footwear, eyewear.
Over 10000 Industrial and Craft Enterprises are active here, 25% of which are Limited companies.
In 2012, the value of exports of this Area was over 11 billion euros, while the positive value of the Balance of Trade was almost 4.2 billion euros.
Some of the world fashion top level brands originate in this area, among which Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Benetton, Stefanel, Moncler, Cerruti 1881, Marina Yachting, Geox, Marzotto, Diesel and many others, as well as hundreds of second level brands.
Gold and silver cluster
The gold and silver district of Vicenza has about 1,000 companies employing 10,600 workers.
The local production is mainly represented by business realities of small to medium and small size, strong craft and family, often involved in the full cycle of processing; 80% of the companies is concentrated in the area of the City of Vicenza, while the others are located in the towns of Trissino and Bassano.
Wood and Furniture clusters
Wood and Furniture is one of the most common manufacturing sectors in the Area, with more than 12,000 companies and more than 72000 employees.
In 2012, the value of exports of this Area was over 11 billion euros, while the positive value of the Balance of Trade was almost 4.2 billion euros.
"Murano" glass cluster
Murano’s reputation as a center for glassmaking was born when the Venetian Republic, fearing fire and the destruction of the city’s mostly wooden buildings, ordered glassmakers to move their foundries to Murano in 1291. Murano glass is still associated with Venetian glass.
