Economy

New arrival in French Ardennes: CIBOX sets up in Revin
published on 08/19/2022
Specialising in electric micromobility, the French company has been listed on the stock exchange for more than 25 years. Its production facility in French Ardennes will be primarily dedicated to electric bicycles. CIBOX's design and creation process already takes place in France, and the company is...
Moulin de Signy-l’Abbaye: a dynamic and innovative player in the world of wheat, flour and bread
published on 08/19/2022
Created in 1894 and managed by Jean-Jérôme Javelaud since 1998, the Moulin de Signy-l'Abbaye has developed a wide range of flours and supports artisan bakers throughout their process. Milling around 17,000 tonnes of wheat each year, including about 10% organic wheat, to create 120 different flours...
CADSIM 3D: innovation as a driver of growth
published on 08/19/2022
Since it was founded in Charleville-Mézières in 2017, CADSIM 3D, an industrial business specialising in the design and production of special machines and digital simulation (calculation notes), has participated in numerous collaborations and expanded its activity in French Ardennes. It all began in...
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...
Agronutris: 100 million euros for development projects in French Ardennes
published on 12/16/2021
The leading French biotechnology company to specialise in the breeding and processing of insects into proteins, Agronutris, is due to open its first industrial unit in Rethel (Ardennes) by the end of 2022. With 10 years of R&D in entomology and the agro-industry, Agronutris is one of the most...