Apulia Region (Italy)
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APULIA REGION (ITALY) At HALL 7 – BOOTH 181 APULIA REGION: THE LAND BETWEEN TWO SEAS Apulia is a region in the south east of Italy, a land of light, history and culture, where tradition mingles with knowledge, a crossroads for trade and exchanges between Europe and the Orient. With its roots steeped in ancient history, Apulia has always been capable of maintaining traditions and embracing innovation, of being different every day without ever changing. The culture of Apulia is the driving force of a fascinating region, known and appreciated the world over for its historical heritage, its authentic lifestyle, its modern universities and its state-of-the- art research centres. Recognised as one of the most dynamic regions in the south of Italy, the entrepreneurial vitality of Apulia is borne out by the presence of more than 328,160 active businesses in 2018. Within Italy, Apulia stands out more and more for its flair for international trade, which has, over the years, brought excellent business results, sustained growth in exports and international partnerships. The strategic position of the region, at the heart of the Mediterranean between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, with 3 major sea ports (Bari, Brindisi and Taranto) and 6 smaller sea ports (Manfredonia, Barletta, Molfetta, Monopoli, Otranto and Gallipoli), has helped foster the continuous development of the blue economy. In fact, the combination of these features, the beauty of the sea, a year-round mild climate and a great many ports, marinas, natural harbours and landing stages, together with a modern and dynamic industrial base, has turned Apulia into the perfect place for the leisure boating industry to flourish. THE LEISURE BOAT SECTOR IN APULIA The region of Apulia, with its coastline of over 865 km, is a natural place where the blue economy is an important driver of economic development. The region is a logistics hub for the transport of goods and passengers, thanks to the presence of three major 3 major sea ports in: Taranto (container shipping; the 3rd largest container shipping port in Italy for cargo handling), Bari (passenger and container shipping) Brindisi (passenger shipping), as well as 6 minor ports (mainly for trade and fishing industries). In recent years, the region has become a top tourist destination and remains oriented towards sustainable rather than mass tourism, despite welcoming over 15 million tourists every year. The region is also home to a yacht building business cluster which represents over 140 companies, involved in boat building, boat maintenance, components and maritime services. In 2018 value of regional exports in boating sector amounted to 2.74 million euros, showing an increase of 34% in respect of 2017. In the same period the national exports increased only by 6.1%. The main partner countries for exports from Apulia in 2018 were: Spain (with regional exports totaling more than 782,000 euros), Hong Kong (553,000 euros), Cayman Island (387,000 euros), Lithuania (262,000 euros), United Kingdom (over 182,000 euros), Austria (119,000 euros) and Croatia (109,000 euros). In the first half of 2019 the value of Apulian sector exports amounted to 1.05 million euros. THE LEISURE BOAT SECTOR IN APULIA REGION There are almost 230 companies working in the leisure boat sector in Apulia, accounting for over 1,460 employees. The companies operating in the leisure boat sector in Apulia, operate mainly in the building and maintenance of boats, covering the entire product cycle: design, construction, the manufacture of individual components, assembly, fitting and furnishing. Tradition, innovation and everything in between is the key to Apulia’s leisure boat sector. A particularly skilled manual workforce joins forces with modern technology, which results in levels of excellence and top-quality designs. It is a sector that fosters research and innovation, moving the traditional production network towards increasingly advanced technological procedures that make full use of innovative materials and environmentally sustainable components resulting in lighter but stronger boats that use less fuel. In particular, the boating sector has recently made its mark in Apulia through its high rate of growth, high performance and its ability to drive growth in other sectors, which together form part of the «blue economy»: boat building, tourist ports, logistics and tourism. Overall, Apulia as a perfect place to invest and operate in the leisure boat sector. LIST OF APULIAN COMPANIES showing at Mets Trade November 19-21, 2019 - AS LABRUNA SRL - ILPA ADESIVI SRL - MASTEK SRL UNIPERSONALE - MINGOLLA CANTIERE NAUTICO SRL - SIC DIVISIONE ELETTORNICA SRL Supported by - PUGLIA SVILUPPO S.P.A. COMPANY DETAILS COMPANY PROFILE Company name AS LABRUNA SRL Set up in 1971 in Monopoli, AS LABRUNA S.R.L. is an Italian company specialised in three different Booth: 181F business units: Marine, Power and Loading. Marine is a division of the boating sector, as Address Contrada Santo Stefano, 72 Labruna designs, produces and sells marine diesel Postcode 70043 engines with highly competitive performances and Town/City Monopoli (Bari) high specific powers at low revolutions and low Country Italy noise and vibration levels. Moreover, its range of solutions includes marine generators, naval propulsion systems and marine cranes. AS Labruna produces H Series engines, Tel. +39 080 777135 characterised by strong and reliable engines with E-Mail [email protected] reduced consumptions and the hydropack naval Website www.aslabruna.it propulsion system. Hydropack is a multi- configurable system for reduction of consumptions Contact Person Domenico Laviola and exhaust gas emissions, thanks the production of Position Export Manager electric energy on-board. COMPANY DETAILS COMPANY PROFILE Company name ILPA ADESIVI SRL Levante is the nautical line of ILPA SRL, a company founded in 1984 that produces marble mastic. Booth: 181E Levante includes fillers, gel coat, resins, fiberglass, finishing products for wood, cleaning and care, Address G. Ferorelli, 4 epoxy, polishing and more. Postcode 70132 ILPA has two laboratories inside the building where Town/City Bari (Bari) all the products are studied and tested before the Country Italy release on the market. They constantly check the quality of raw materials, test the new ones, improve range of items and satisfy any customer Tel. +39 3357278138 requests. The automated production process E-Mail [email protected] guarantees the best satisfaction and customization Website www.ilpaadesivi.com for its international customers Contact Person Annalisa Rossini Position Export Manager COMPANY DETAILS COMPANY PROFILE Company name MASTEK SRL MASTEK SRL UNIPERSONALE is one of the leading Italian company in the production of industrial Booth: 181D adhesives for marine sectors, upholstered furniture, nautical upholstery, wood, leather and Address Zona Industriale, Tronco M footwear sector. Postcode 73042 Town/City Casarano (Lecce) In the nautical industry, Mastek glues are used for Country Italy the production and repair of inflatable boats made of hypalon, rubberized fabrics, PVC, PU and for the production of neoprene diving suits. Tel. +39 0833 505079 -512267 The adhesives are designed and tested in R&D laboratories, where the focus is put on the E-Mail [email protected] production of industrial adhesives that respect the Website www.mastek.it environment and human health. The glues support sophisticated tests: such as the peel strength test, resistance test at high/low temperatures and Contact Person Lorenzo Congedi hydrolysis. Position Marketing Manager COMPANY DETAILS COMPANY PROFILE Company name MINGOLLA CANTIERE NAUTICO SRL MINGOLLA CANTIERE NAUTICO SRL manufactures a wide range of hand-made nautical upholstery as Booth: 181B well as interiors and exteriors. The Company designs and produces INOX STEEL nautical Address S.P. F.co Franco, 10 Z.I. accessories for motorboats, dinghies and sailing Postcode 72023 boats. Town/City Mesagne (Brindisi) Country Italy The production range includes: cushions, console cover, Roll-bar and T-Top, handles, pulpits, gas bottle holders, ski towing rods, supports for the auxiliary engine, footrests, etc.. Tel. +39 0831 776567 E-Mail [email protected] Website www.artigianinauitici.it Contact Person Mirella Mingolla Position Admnistrator COMPANY DETAILS COMPANY PROFILE Company name SIC DIVISIONE ELETTRONICA SRL SIC DIVISIONE ELETTRONICA SRL, established in 1989, is one of the leading manufacturer in the sector of Booth: 181C marine electronics, safety lights and components of fuel management systems. It is also working in the Address Viale Gran Bretagna, automotive and aeronautic sectors and in the market Zona Industriale of alternative energy sources. Postcode 73100 SIC Divisione Elettronica srl conducts all steps of Town/City Lecce (Lecce) product development and production in-house: Country Italy product concept generation; research and development in the field of electronics and mechanics; research and development in the field of plastic products and components; complete production cycle of the majority of products and Tel. +39 (0)832-365945/365979 components. E-Mail The company, with over 30 years of experience in the [email protected] area, offers innovative solutions in the development Website www.sic-divisione-elettronica and manufacture of customized and OEM products that comply with the 9001 – 2015 standard ISO. Contact Person Jorge Miguel Aguglia Position CEO COMPANY DETAILS