The most notable industrial center in historical Tavastia, however, is Tampere, where a number of large textile mills and metal factories have been operating since the early 19th century.
Ent ajaloolise Häme olulisim tööstuskeskus on Tampere, kus on alates 19. sajandi algusest töötanud mitu suurt tekstiilivabrikut ja metallitehast.