Economy

New site in French Ardennes: a 3rd Hermès leather goods workshop
published on 08/31/2023
PRESS RELEASE   HERMÈS CONTINUES TO INVEST IN ITS PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF A NEW LEATHER GOODS WORKSHOP IN CHARLEVILLE-MÉZIÈRES (FRENCH ARDENNES) WITH 280 NEW JOBS BY 2027   To support the success of the leather goods and saddlery collections, Hermès consolidates its...
FTV: fixing technician
published on 08/31/2023
Since 1985, French Ardennes-based FTV, Fixation Technique de Vireux, has been providing cutting-edge industries with ingenious fixing solutions. A family-run SME specialising in manufacturing standard and customised technical fixings through cold heading, FTV works with major clients in the arms,...
JLCAB NS: renewal and traditional know-how
published on 08/31/2023
In 2020, JLCAB, which has been a renowned specialist in forging and machining for over a century, was taken over by Antonia Diosdado and became JLCAB Nouvelle Société. To support its development, French Ardennes-based company is modernising its production equipment. Based in the Meuse Valley, JLCAB...
The Stellantis site at Les Ayvelles: a modern foundry looking to the future
published on 08/31/2023
At the foot of the Ardennes mountains, to the south of Charleville-Mézières, lies one of Europe's largest foundries, which is also one of the largest private industrial employers in Champagne-Ardenne. The site belongs to the Stellantis Europe Industrial Division, which mass-produces and delivers...
Bestechnologies: cutting-edge industry in green surroundings
published on 08/31/2023
In French Ardennes, just a few miles from Sedan and the main motorways, in a pastoral hilly setting, Bestechnologies supports manufacturers with the production of high-performance tools. Founded in 1980 by Roland Bestel, the industrial design company has gradually expanded to include machining,...
With Tarkett, floors take on a new dimension
published on 08/31/2023
Present in Sedan in French Ardennes since 1962, Tarkett provides innovative floors that contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life of its customers, while also being committed to sustainable development. Located on a 165,000 sqm site with 65,000 sqm of buildings, the Ardennes hub produces 30,...
New site in French Ardennes: Forézienne opens in Tournes
published on 08/31/2023
Forézienne, a supplier of solutions for the sawmilling industry from the Loire, is continuing to expand with a new site in French Ardennes. With 45 years' experience and 320 staff across five sites, the manufacturer of cutting tools for wood processing was in search of a new base to serve northern...
Smurfit Kappa: a site set up for success
published on 08/31/2023
Smurfit Kappa, Europe's leading producer of corrugated board packaging, has expanded its Rethel plant to bring its two Ardennes sites under one roof. With sales of around €8.5 billion and almost 46,000 staff worldwide, the Smurfit Kappa Group is a key player in the cardboard packaging sector. It...
Charleville-Mézières: at the heart of innovation for Danish industrial giant Wheelabrator
published on 08/31/2023
Aeronautics specialist Wheelabrator has had its product innovation centre in French Ardennes for almost 30 years. It is now a world-renowned player in the field of shot peening, a process that provides improved fatigue resistance for highly stressed components. Wheelabrator is a world leader in...
Nestlé in Challerange: a dose of the Ardennes in your coffee
published on 08/31/2023
A centre of excellence for milk powders, the Nestlé Challerange site in French Ardennes is one of the main suppliers of milk-based preparations for Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® pods. The Swiss group has decided to invest nearly 20 million euros so the factory can produce a new recipe using innovative...