Companies

Fonderies Nicolas: working outside the box
published on 08/19/2022
In French Ardennes, industry and foundries have long played a vital role. Based in Nouzonville since 1900, Fonderies Nicolas is a perfect example. For nearly 100 years, Fonderies Nicolas has been designing, producing and shaping cast iron parts ranging from 10 g to 25 kg, in small and very large...
Ridremont & Brosserie Nouvelle: skilful brushstrokes to keep our heritage alive!
published on 08/19/2022
Located in Les Mazures, in the Bellevue business park, on the edge of French Ardennes Forest, Ridremont & Brosserie Nouvelle (RBN) is the last paint brush manufacturer not only in French Ardennes, but in the entire north-eastern quarter of France. Founded 200 years ago, RBN was born from a...
Vynex: an Ardennes staple!
published on 08/19/2022
Vynex, a hardware supplier with 100 years of experience, is bringing part of its foreign manufacturing back to French Ardennes. Between 25 and 30 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created. Vynex is the main company in the VT FASTWARE group, specialising in small hardware (screws, nails,...
Kinetec: service, technology and the environment are the keys to successful growth
published on 08/19/2022
Located in Tournes in French Ardennes, Kinetec has been developing world-renowned rehabilitation devices for more than 40 years. Successful diversification Originally, the company exclusively manufactured orthopaedic traction frames. In 1978, the founder, Jean-Claude Pecheux, released a knee...
CME Chaudronnerie: Metal in every form
published on 12/16/2021
On the basis of its 20 years’ experience, the Ardennes company CME (CME stands for sheet metal work, mechanical welding and equipment) is developing to meet new requirements from its customers. CME specialises in the production of mechanical assemblies in the sheet metal and mechanical welding...
Amada Charleville: an alliance of Japanese and French know-how
published on 12/16/2021
For 50 years now, the Japanese group who specialises in machines for sheet metal working has regularly invested in its French Ardennes site which caters to its European customers. Amada is one of the world's leading manufacturers of laser cutting, punching and bending machines for sheet metals. The...
ACCIOME 08: expertise in concrete
published on 12/16/2021
Created in 2015 by Laurent Vélin, a professional in the concrete and sheet metal industry (over 25 years of experience), the Acciome 08 company is continuing to expand further in a new building in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Ardennes, in the Bellevue aux Mazures business area....
Alu Doncherois: a cooperative foundry
published on 12/16/2021
In 2020 ITC La Doncheroise, based in Donchery in French Ardennes, became Alu Doncherois, following a takeover by employees, and its conversion into a SCOP (a French cooperative and participatory company). A year later, it shows good growth prospects. Even before ITC La Doncheroise was terminated,...
HANON SYSTEMS, transitioning to future technology through innovation
published on 12/16/2021
A former FORD factory, which used to be VISTEON but is now HANON Systems, an Ardennes-based subsidiary of a Korean group specialising in automotive cooling and air conditioning equipment, has been undergoing a transformation since 2016. Although the site with nearly 1,000 employees was scheduled to...
NEXANS POWER ACCESSORIES FRANCE: from energy networks to charging stations
published on 12/16/2021
The French and international group NEXANS is a historical, global player in the field of cables and accessories. With three locations in the Ardennes, NEXANS INTERFACE in Vrigne-aux-Bois (components for telecommunications networks), NEXANS FRANCE in Fumay (production of network cables) and NEXANS...