Special Top Italian companies focused on export

ALL REGIONS DIFFER

DIVISION BETWEEN THE RICH INDUSTRIAL NORTH AND CENTRE AND A MORE AGRICULTURAL SOUTH

Broadly speaking, you can divide the Republic of Italy into the richer industrial north and the more agricultural south. The country also includes two bigger islands, Sicily and Sardinia, and some smaller islands. This land of over 60 million people also joins mainland Europe via the massif of the Alps.

Italy plays a major economic part within Europe and is a member of the G7. In 2018, it had the world’s eighth biggest economy and, together with France, is now one of the biggest exporters of luxury products in the world.

Economy and forestry

The Italian economy has European dimensions: agricultural products (e.g. oil, fruit, balsamic vinegar, cheese, and pasta), industrial products (e.g. cars), clothes (second in the world), and services, especially tourism. Italy is the fourth biggest power in Europe, with a gross domestic product of 1.75 billion euros. In terms of forestry, Italy isn’t such an impressive player, although about 23% of Italy’s surface area comprises woods, which are used for wood and fuel provision. 60% of Italian woods are located in Northern and Central Italy. The other 40% are found in Southern Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia. For hundreds of years the country was deforested on a large scale, but now there is new plantation which has to offset the erosion. Real wood regions include Trentino-Alto Adige and Lombardy.

Italy has a long tradition of high-quality production and commercial dynamism. Even today, its economy is driven by entrepreneurial dynamism, with major industrial groups such as Fiat, Olivetti, Mapei, Fincantieri, Prysmian, Saipem, or Benetton, public companies which are largely privatised such as Eni, Enel, and Leonardo, and a close network of small and medium enterprises. Most companies and the networks of dynamic SMEs are located in the centre and north of Italy. The MilanGenoa-Turin industrial triangle is part of the European megalopolis. What is noticeable with the SMEs is that you find them in diversified sectors such as the textile, leather, metal, and mechanical industries. Italy is the second biggest producer and exporter of machine tools after Germany.

Economic regions

Italy is witnessing strong differences in development between regions. According to the National Institute of Statistics (Istat), the GDP of the southern regions and the islands (Sardinia and Sicily) in 2019 was only half that of the north-western regions of the country. You can divide Italy into four regions which vary greatly in economic development. The North-West, the ‘Economic Triangle’, belongs to the economic heart of Europe. This region concentrates the major heavy industrial activities and is organised around the three big cities Milan, Turin, and Genoa.

The North-East has the highest concentration of SMEs in Europe. Medium-sized cities like Verona, Padua, Venice, Mestre, Triëst, Modena, Parma, and Bologna provide the urban fabric. Two big ports (Venice and Triëst) operate heavy industry and ship building and offer a market for local industries. The centre of Italy is a dynamic region of Europe with innovative SMEs in family structures and strong trade unions. The urban network consists of medium-sized cities which combine historical heritage with industrial and traditional activity zones (e.g. fabrics, cars, and haute couture). The North and Bologna affect the Adriatic wall of the Marche, but it’s more the Florentine pool (Florence, Prato, and Pistoia) associated partly with the Port of Livorno and partly with Rome, which dominate the centre.

Southern Italy (or Mezzogiorno) is a more rural and poorer region. It has enjoyed government support and support from the European Union to finance an efficient road network and install industrial ports. This had consequences for internal emigration from the South to the North-West. Molise and Abruzzen have grown more strongly than the South-West of Italy. Puglia is an equally dynamic region. It is the second largest plain in Italy, so, apart from tourist activities, it also offers intensive agricultural activities. The region has major ports in Taranto, Bari, and Brindisi.

TOVER

Export sales represent 50% of Tover's total turnover; how could you explain the success of this Italian SME? A wide range of products, consistent high quality, innovative solutions with low environmental impact. We can come up with other reasons such as the shortest possible supply chain, the use of solar energy to power the manufacturing process and a well-structured marketing action plan. All these elements are of course fundamental for the development of a company, but what differentiates and gratifies us the most is the attention we give to the specific needs of our partners on their own markets, the importance of the customer’s follow-up and care and finally the strong sense of belonging to a close-knit team moving forward towards a common goal. +39 (0) 11 779 28 23 info@tover.com / www.tover.com

PROGRESS PROFILES

Progress Profiles is a world leader manufacturer of technical and decorative finishing profiles and fixing/laying systems, including membranes, for construction and interior design. For more than 37 years the Italian firm has been developing and patenting over 15,000 technical products and 18 systems. With a forward-looking action plan aiming at capturing the latest trends in the sector and its three headquarters in USA, Dubai and Spain, Progress Profiles exports to more than 80 countries worldwide. One of its main purposes is to explore new ideas to develop the most advanced products with the best technologies on the market, while reducing the installers’ effort. The Italian manufacturer provides job to over 180 people and it closed 2021 with increasing revenues (+20%). +39 (0) 423 950 398 - info@progressprofiles.com - www.progressprofiles.com

KARL PEDROSS

Founded in 1956 by South Tyrolean Master Carpenter Karl Pedross, the company transitioned to skirting boards during the 1970’s and thereby secured stable growth. Today, along with KARL PEDROSS AG, the VICOVER Business Unit, Bürkle Leisten & Profile GmbH and Stucky Holzprofilleisten AG, the companies are among the world’s leading pioneers in the development, manufacture and marketing of flooring accessories and work tirelessly to inspire customers and partners every day. Approximately 230 employees produce 40 million running meters per year. As a full-range supplier, exporting on a global level and continuously tapping into new markets is key for PEDROSS. The group is highly customeroriented, offering personalised and innovative quality products as well as a 360-degree solution to its customers. +39 (0) 473 722 200 - info@pedross.com - www.pedross.com

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CHIMIVER PANSERI SPA

Chimiver is the market leader in Italy in the sector of products for gluing, treating, and maintaining wooden floors and it's present in more than 60 countries all over the world with its solutions dedicated to all kinds of floor: parquet, resilients, resin, indoor and outdoor. Since 1965, the year of its birth, the company has focused on quality and innovation, with the ambitious goal of becoming totally sustainable in the coming years. Not just reaching carbon neutrality, but also giving active support to all actions aimed to protect the ecological balance: recycled packaging, renewable raw materials, ecological and ecosustainable products.Chimiver has an equipped and modern laboratory that guarantees the chemical and physical characteristics of each product: continuous tests on raw materials during production and accurate final tests ensure the highest quality levels. +39 (0) 35 79 50 31 - sales@chimiver.com - www.chimiver.com

CARVER

Carver was formed in Milan in 1957. In more than 60 years, the company has developed into one of the leading companies in the field of products for wooden floors. In the course of the years, the company has extended its sphere of activity to include products for outdoor wood. In November 2015, Carver became part of the French group Blanchon, something which immediately gave Carver a sound international base and solid market support. The company profiles itself as a specialist in products for fitting, finishing, and maintaining wooden floors and all indoor and outdoor wood. The company offers top quality products with special attention to the health of users and respect for the environment. Recently, they have reduced their assortment by omitting all products which could pose a health risk. The top products are Epsilon and Omeg-Art, mono and dual-component waterborne lacquers respectively for wooden floors. As regards oil, Primol Plus is the best seller. Since 2020 they focus on Latin American markets with a number of innovative water-based products. +39 (0) 29 50 01 71 - info@carver.it - www.carver.it

ITALPROFILI

Italprofili is innovation and technological research in the accessories for construction industry

Resisting over time is our creed, which has guided us since 1976 in the design and manufacture of each product. The whole process takes place in our factory in the province of Venice: design, production, quality control and shipping. Our range guarantees always a first-class service and stable performance during time and it develops into 4 business units: adjustable paving support systems for raised floors, roofing accessories, accessories for foundations, accessories for cementitious waterproofing and liquid membranes. For us, evolving means innovating, through the development of historical patents that we have led to be recognized on the Italian and world market, in which quality and typically Italian skills to improve make the difference. We have grown as a company also thanks to the increase in visibility, enhancing in the recent years our marketing department and promotion activities which we believe to be a fundamental element in our evolution. The moment that the global markets are going through is not the easiest, but we are optimistic and convinced that the creation of new solutions and investment in research of opportunities will be able to keep our trend constantly growing. Italprofili, resistant to time +39 (0) 421 312 059 - info@italprofili.com - www.italprofili.com

LA SAN MARCO PROFILI

La San Marco Profili is an independent family-run company founded in 1989. Its headquarter based in Treviso, Italy. With over 30 years of professional experience in developing and manufacturing skirting and outdoor flooring, La San Marco offers a full product portfolio of skirting and outdoor flooring and it serves clients around the globe thanks to its well-recognized products quality and services efficiency. In fact, thanks to our increased flexibility and our large and well-furnished stock, we guarantee optimum quality, offering a vast range of outdoor flooring such as Ipe, Teak, Angelim Amargoso, Iroko, Heat Treated Ash and all sorts of skirting for every need. Furthermore, our company’s FSC certificate guarantees a sustainable forest management. La San Marco’s key words are always excellent quality and excellent service. What distinguishes the company is its particular attention in working with details. Well knowing that small particulars make the difference, we are accustomed to search for perfection in small things that however stand out. Following this thought we created all our line accessories, both veneer and solid, in different woods and colours. La San Marco Profili exports its products to lots of countries above all in Europe, but it is always interested in finding new distributors in different countries all over the world in order to expand its already wide distribution network and fulfil its aim of products international widespread. +39 (0) 438 980 106 - export@lasanmarcoprofili.com - www.lasanmarcoprofili.com

IMPERTEK

Impertek was founded in 1985 in the province of Venice as a family business for the laying of PVC sheaths and membrane. Over time it has transformed into a solid production reality specializing its market in two sectors: waterproofing and supports for raised floors. The most important line is Pedestal Line which, thanks also to the recent launch of Balance Pro, offers solutions for any height and a quick and flat installation of any flooring. The same range will soon welcome SteelMart, the new metal support with fire resistance class A1, which also complies with the latest safety regulations. Strengths are the research and evolution of products, the ability to process orders in 24/48 hours for 80% of the items in the catalogue and the attention to the customer provided by 30 collaborators and a network of 50 agents. These characteristics have proved successful also in international scenarios, favouring the growth of turnover and expanding sales to foreign markets such as the USA and Australia. +39 (0) 421 322 525 - info@impertek.com - www.impertek.com

PARQUET IN

Parquet In Srl was formed in 1970 and is based in the Italian city of Barletta. The company specialises in the production of exclusive parquet floors, which are ‘Made in Italy’. Years of experience and well trained workers make the difference here. Wood is treasured and processed in accordance with the old processes. Parquet In supplies floors for all styles and interiors. Old traditions from marquetry are raised to new life in multicoloured and versatile variations. With the Elegant Collection, Parquet In combines wood with several marble colours. This is confirmation of the vibrant creativity of Parquet In. Apart from features such as satin gloss, Parquet In also presents for this collection a number of modern colours. Colour is also a central feature in the New Mosaics Collection. These floors give a totally new colour expression with black and white as prominent shades and grey as a mysterious background. Modern and functional! The new mosaic collection presents a huge range of material combinations (e.g. ceramics or glass mosaic). The whole philosophy of Parquet In can be found in the Old Chic Collection, the renaissance of old parquet floors in designs and brushed surfaces. The Old Chic Collection is brushed and pre-finished with UV oil and is ready for fitting. The latest collection is the Capsule Collection by Samuele Mazza. Apart from its collections, Parquet In can also supply customised work perfectly well. +39 (0) 88 35 36 726 info@parquetin.com / www.parquetin.it