Economic Clusters

The St.Gallen-Lake Constance region’s economic roots historically lie in the textile industry. For many years, it was one of the world’s largest and most important exporters of embroidered products. To this day, Eastern Switzerland companies remain among the world’s leading and most innovative suppliers in the textile sector and related industries – from haute couture to medical technology and architecture. Their inventiveness, innovation, reliability and precision are the keys to their success.

Speaking of precision, Eastern Switzerland has a whole economic cluster dedicated to it. Our global market leaders in high-tech industries, such as ICT and precision engineering, promote innovation here, creating fertile ground for other companies and research institutions to establish themselves and grow. Find out more about the St.Gallen-Lake Constance region’s most important clusters and how they shape its economy.