Italian manufacturers in the foundry and metallurgical sector can attribute their leadership mainly to the high-tech value of their products, as well as to their approach for doing business. This "Italian" approach is characterized by extra customer care and stronger personal relationships. It is their sensitivity to meeting clients' needs that has attracted worldwide customers such as General Motors and Kohler. Italian manufacturers provide flexibility and innovation in their customized designs which continue to yield high quality production of everything from automobile engines to domestic appliances products.