Valleverde
VALLEVERDE: ITALIAN FOOTWEAR COMPANY
Armando Arcangeli is the founder and chairman of the Valleverde shoe factory in Coriano, in the province of Rimini. He was made a Cavaliere del Lavoro in June 2002. In November 2001, he received the Imprenditore dell’anno (Entrepreneur of the Year) award, an event promoted by Ernst&Young with the patronage of the Italian Stock Exchange. The award, now widespread in 20 countries, is in its fifth edition. It has existed in the United States since 1883. The company produces 2 million shoes and, in 2001, had a turnover of about 300 billion old lire (220 made by Valleverde, the rest by the other brand Sanagens). Moreover, commercial relations with the most important shop centres in China are excellent. In 2002 a shop was opened in Shanghai, to be followed by one in Beijing.
The shoes covering the three sectors for women, men and children, both classic and sporty, are designed with special technologies for extreme flexibility, softness and comfort. In addition to shoes, there is also a leather goods line: suitcases, duffel bags, trolleys, as well as briefcases, bags, backpacks and accessories. In 2005, Armando Arcangeli, founder and president of the Valleverde footwear group, announced expansion plans for the brand, which already had 250 shops worldwide. The following year saw the introduction of a line of leather outerwear for men and women.
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