Diversificação de Estruturas Industriais Localizadas: um estudo de caso para o Estado de Santa Catarina

This essay systematizes information on agglomerated productive structures in the State of Santa Catarina (Brazil). Its objectives are (i) to identify consistent agglomerations and (ii) to point out some internal distinguishing characteristics. For the first objective, a methodology was developed based on other authors’ contributions. For the second, besides the systematization of existing data, a Structural Densification Index was also developed. The developed methodology showed 32 productive agglomerations, divided into 10 sectors of transformation activity, and located at 16 Santa Catarina´s micro regions. The results allow us to differentiate normative priorities between agglomerations located in more or less industrialized regions.