Join ItalyX!

The new service that certifies the Italian character of companies based on a specification of Il Sole 24 Ore in collaboration with leading certification authorities

Goals

Recognizing, attributing value and giving visibility to companies that embody and represent the values of Italianness: search for quality, style, attention to detail and creativity; promote the development of Italian production chains and their competitiveness.

To whom it is addressed

Italian manufacturing companies that want to obtain a distinctive positioning on the domestic and foreign markets.

Advantages

Recognition of corporate values and access to new business opportunities through the use of the brand of all the visibility tools of the Sole24Ore Group, Confindustria and the other partners of the Initiative.

How it works

The three-step process:

1. Verification

The independent certification body starts the assessment based on the parameters set out in the Sole 24 Ore Regulations

2. Certification

Once the assessment has been passed, the certificate is issued and from that moment on you can use the ItalyX brand

3. Activation

You will then have access to the visibility tools and components prepared by Il Sole 24 ore and Confindustria

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Enter Italyx

Fill out the form to be contacted and begin the assessment process

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FAQ

Do you have any doubts? We have the answers.

  • What is ITALYX?

    It is a service, developed by Il Sole 24 Ore in partnership with Confindustria, which aims to attribute value and give visibility to companies which embody and represent the values of Italianness.

  • Who is the ITALYX service aimed at?

    The service is aimed at manufacturing companies (section C of the Ateco classification) founded in Italy

  • What does the ITALYX Service include?

    The service includes:

    • a certification of "Italianness" of the company, issued following an audit carried out by an independent certification body on the basis of a certification scheme defined by Sole24Ore
    • visibility components for certified companies made available by Sole24Ore and Confindustria
  • What advantages does a company get by joining the ITALYX project?
    • A distinctive positioning on the markets by obtaining the certificate and using the certification mark
    • Visibility on domestic and international markets through the visibility components provided by Sole24Ore and Confindustria
    • Access to an exclusive community
  • How does the ITALYX service work?

    Following subscription to the service, the process is divided into 3 phases:

    • Verification: assessment by the independent certification body based on the technical certification specifications
    • Certification: once the assessment is passed, the certificate is issued and from that moment it will be possible to use the ITALYX brand
    • Visibility activation: access to tools and components of visibility prepared by Sole 24 Ore and Confindustria.
  • Which visibility components will I have access to?
    • Publication on the website showcase (italy-x.ilsole24ore.com)
    • Personalized media kit
    • Collective advertising publications in the newspaper and inserts
    • Invitations to events
    • Involvement in initiatives dedicated to the excellence of Italian companies
    • Preferential channel in international initiatives
  • How long does the ITALYX certification last?

    The certification lasts two years (24 months from the date of achievement).

  • How long does the certification process take?

    On average, a month

  • What does the ITALYX service certify?

    ITALYX certifies the Italianness of the company. It takes into consideration and evaluates the company’s structural characteristics and not the products

  • What are the main areas of evaluation during the audit phase?

    Ownership structure; country of the registered office and administrative headquarters; production activities and sites; planning and design activities; R&D activities; employees; suppliers/subcontractors

  • How the audit process is carried out?

    The process is performed entirely remotely by sending documentation and participating in video conference sessions with the certification body

  • After obtaining certification, how can I use the ITALYX certification mark?

    All information will be provided through specific guides on the use of the certification mark and certificate

  • Who can I contact for further information?

    You can get more information by clicking "Request information" on the website https://italy-x.ilsole24ore.com/ and you will be contacted by Il Sole 24 Ore.

    You can also contact your local Confindustria Association.

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