Economy
In Caxias do Sul, several small, medium, large and multinational companies were founded. The city is recognized as an Entrepreneurial-Exporting Hub in the country. Some of these companies are:
- Marcopolo (buses and truck frames, present in six countries)
- Randon S.A. - Implementos e Participações is a mixed holding company, leader of a group of seven companies that employ a workforce of 6,6 thousand employees. They operate in the sectors of road equipment / railway wagons / specialty vehicles/ auto parts/ automotive systems, and services;
- Agrale S/A which owns 4 industrial plants, being the only Brazilian company with 100% national capital making vehicles, tractors and diesel engines;
- Tramontina silverware company based in Carlos Barbosa with plants throughout Brazil;
- Grendene, a manufacturer of shoes based in neighboring Farroupilha;
- Todeschini, a manufacturer of furniture based in nearby Bento Gonçalves, the wine capital of Brazil;
- Hyco Hidrover, a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for mobile applications.
The per capita income in Caxias do Sul is one of the highest in Brazil according to IBGE.
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