The Colle di Val d'Elsa is an area renowned for the production of both handcrafted and mass produced glass and crystal products. The companies operating in this valley pride themselves on respecting traditional methods as well as looking ahead to the future. Since 1957, OMV has been present in this Tuscan valley. The company operates principally in the Italian glass and crystal market, producing moulds of various shapes and sizes for a wide range of articles including drinking glasses, vases, bottles and ornaments. The company says that, in 1988, it underwent a thorough overhaul of machinery and equipment which allowed it to keep pace with the latest developments in mechanical and computer technology. OMV says its success in transferring novel ideas into reality is due to the collaboration between designers and producers. (whole item)
