Superbike Imola
01/04/2012 | Imola - Imola
Business
Statistics: • GDP: US$1.69 trillion (2005).
• Mainimports: Engineering products, chemicals, transport equipment, energy products, minerals and nonferrous metals.
• Mainexports: Engineering products, textiles and clothing, production machinery, motor vehicles and transport equipment.
• Maintradepartners: Belgium, China, France, Germany and The Netherlands.
Economy: Traditionally agricultural, Italy industrialised rapidly after 1945, to the point where less than 3% of the population is now engaged in agriculture. The majority of these live in the south of Italy, which is substantially poorer than the rest of the country. The principal crops are sugar beet, wheat, tomatoes and fruit (especially grapes, many used for wine, of which Italy is a leading producer).
As with most western European economies, the tourism industry now enjoys a major position in the economy alongside other service industries such as financial services. Italy continues to rely heavily on the export of manufactured goods. Its particular strengths are in advanced manufacturing techniques and systems, high-quality design and precision engineering.
Most industrial raw materials and more than 75% of energy requirements are imported. The economy has been sluggish since 2000 with growth in 2005 less than 1%. Inflation in 2005 was just under 2%; unemployment is just under 8%.
In Europe, despite some doubts about the size of its budget deficit (now at 3%), Italy was among the founding members of the Euro-zone in 1999. The current government has enacted some reforms to improve competiveness and growth.
Business Etiquette: A knowledge of Italian is a distinct advantage. Prior appointments are essential. Visitors should remember that ministries and most public offices close at 1345 and, except by special appointment, it is not possible to see officials in the afternoon. Genoa, Milan and Turin form the industrial triangle of Italy; Bologna, Florence, Padua, Rome, Verona and Vicenza also have important business centres. In all the above cities, major trade fairs take place throughout the year.
Officehours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Business Contacts: UnioneItalianadelleCamerediCommercio, Industria, ArtigianatoeAgricoltura(ItalianUnionofChambersofCommerce, Industry, CraftsandAgriculture)
Piazza Sallustio 21, 00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 47041.
Website: www.unioncamere.it
IstitutonazionaleperilCommercioEstero(NationalInstituteforForeignTrade)
Via Liszt 21, 00144 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 59921.
Website: www.ice.gov.it
Conferences & Conventions: There are many hotels with facilities.
Statistics: • GDP: US$1.69 trillion (2005).
• Mainimports: Engineering products, chemicals, transport equipment, energy products, minerals and nonferrous metals.
• Mainexports: Engineering products, textiles and clothing, production machinery, motor vehicles and transport equipment.
• Maintradepartners: Belgium, China, France, Germany and The Netherlands.
Economy: Traditionally agricultural, Italy industrialised rapidly after 1945, to the point where less than 3% of the population is now engaged in agriculture. The majority of these live in the south of Italy, which is substantially poorer than the rest of the country. The principal crops are sugar beet, wheat, tomatoes and fruit (especially grapes, many used for wine, of which Italy is a leading producer).
As with most western European economies, the tourism industry now enjoys a major position in the economy alongside other service industries such as financial services. Italy continues to rely heavily on the export of manufactured goods. Its particular strengths are in advanced manufacturing techniques and systems, high-quality design and precision engineering.
Most industrial raw materials and more than 75% of energy requirements are imported. The economy has been sluggish since 2000 with growth in 2005 less than 1%. Inflation in 2005 was just under 2%; unemployment is just under 8%.
In Europe, despite some doubts about the size of its budget deficit (now at 3%), Italy was among the founding members of the Euro-zone in 1999. The current government has enacted some reforms to improve competiveness and growth.
Business Etiquette: A knowledge of Italian is a distinct advantage. Prior appointments are essential. Visitors should remember that ministries and most public offices close at 1345 and, except by special appointment, it is not possible to see officials in the afternoon. Genoa, Milan and Turin form the industrial triangle of Italy; Bologna, Florence, Padua, Rome, Verona and Vicenza also have important business centres. In all the above cities, major trade fairs take place throughout the year.
Officehours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Business Contacts: UnioneItalianadelleCamerediCommercio, Industria, ArtigianatoeAgricoltura(ItalianUnionofChambersofCommerce, Industry, CraftsandAgriculture)
Piazza Sallustio 21, 00187 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 47041.
Website: www.unioncamere.it
IstitutonazionaleperilCommercioEstero(NationalInstituteforForeignTrade)
Via Liszt 21, 00144 Rome, Italy
Tel: (06) 59921.
Website: www.ice.gov.it
Conferences & Conventions: There are many hotels with facilities.
Shipping Fees
Tickets are sent insured by UPS Express| within EU | € 15,00 |
| Europe not EU | € 21,00 |
| USA and Canada | € 21,00 |
| all other countries | € 31,00 |
