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20-Dec-2013
Castelfidardo Region Manufactures 16,000 Accordions per Annum, 95% Exported - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 The production of musical instruments is an ancient tradition of the Castelfidardo (Marche) region where accordions, guitars, pianos and keyboards are manufactured.According to the Italian Association of Artisans, there are approximately 16,000 accordions manufactured each year in this area of which almost 95% are exported, particularly for the European Union, Russia, China, but also South America, Japan and the Arab countries. The musical production in Castelfidardo is the most important production area of Italy, famous throughout the world with the accordion production being second in value for all Italian music instrument exports. The accordion production has been fundamental for the development of Castelfidardo, but also of the neighboring towns of Osimo and Camerano. As for the manufacture of musical instruments, there are 58 companies of specialized craftsmen (including 25 who assemble the finished product) that operate in the area south of Ancona with 77% concentrated in Castelfidardo. In addition there are companies that deal with the production of parts or finished products and with this, the number exceeds more than 100 companies. |