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Fears for Q3 overshadow growth in Tuscan footwear sector

18/09/2007

The footwear and leather sector has helped bolster growth among the Tuscan-based manufacturing industry during the second quarter.

Production from the footwear segment increased by 7% in the quarter, while other thriving sectors included chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic (+11.5%) and the electronic transport sector (+7.4%). The textile and clothing segment showed a decline of 1.1%.

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