Economy

The Ardennes are at the forefront of the energy mix, combining production of nuclear, hydro-electric and wind energy
published on 10/03/2016
The Ardennes are at the forefront of the energy mix, combining production of nuclear, hydro-electric and wind energy. Champagne-Ardenne former region (now part of Grand Est region) is France's leading region in terms of wind energy production. Located in the communities of communes of the Pays...
The SEFAC company, based in Monthermé in the Ardennes, has for 45 years specialised in the conception, manufacturing and distribution of mobile column lifts and maintenance equipment for heavy duty workshops
published on 08/17/2016
The SEFAC company, based in Monthermé in the Ardennes, has for 45 years specialised in the conception, manufacturing and distribution of mobile column lifts and maintenance equipment for heavy duty workshops. The name ‘SEFAC’ is derived from “Société d'Estampage et de Forge Ardennes Champagne”...
Assystel is an innovative company operating in the silver economy
published on 07/05/2016
Assystel is an innovative company operating in the silver economy, and employs 40 people between the site of Signy-le-Petit in the Ardennes, and that of Evry. The adventure began in 1977, and from the beginning innovation was at the heart of the enterprise which manufactured telecommunications...
Air LB France offers interconnection solutions for many sectors: aerospace, defence, rail, energy, medical
published on 07/05/2016
Subsidiary of the US group Amphenol, Air LB France offers interconnection solutions for many sectors: aerospace, defence, rail, energy, medical... Created in 1958 under the name Air LB, this SME was bought in 2000 by Amphenol Corporation, global leader in connectivity, which has annual sales of USD...
Alu Soudure Diffusion ASD, the company that constructs your events
published on 07/05/2016
Based in Lalobbe for sixteen years, Alu Soudure Diffusion has become, in the recent years, a nationally recognised expert in stage equipment. The specialty of this Ardennes manufacturer is custom-made aluminium structures for all types of events, where ASD can assist in all phases, from design to...
Advanced Foundry Services Sedan AFS
published on 07/05/2016
After being taken over a year ago by two former employees, Akers foundry is continuing its development and remains a preferred partner of many large steel companies (Arcelor Mittal, Thyssen ...). The Ardennes site became independent in 2014 under the name “Advanced Foundry Services Sedan” (AFS)...
The Japanese group Amada (2.5 billion euros in turnover, 8 000 employees), one of the global leaders in laser-cutting and sheet metal punching and folding machines manufacturing, is investing and consolidating its production site in the Ardennes to make it become its European centre
published on 05/03/2016
The Japanese group Amada (2.5 billion euros in turnover, 8 000 employees), one of the global leaders in laser-cutting and sheet metal punching and folding machines manufacturing, is investing and consolidating its production site in the Ardennes to make it become its European centre. Established in...
Within the department of the Ardennes, many companies in sectors ranging from the metal industry to the automotive, technical textiles and floor coverings industries, often operating under the ‘Just in Time’ business model, continually call on the expertise of almost 280 logistical players
published on 05/03/2016
In order to support their challenging and sometimes innovative industrial activity, economic players within the French Ardennes have developed an operational logistics network. Within the department of the Ardennes, many companies in sectors ranging from the metal industry to the automotive,...
The Charleville-Mézières foundry is the leading private sector employee within the Champagne-Ardenne region, and produces raw parts intended for the machining or assembly units operated by PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN
published on 05/03/2016
The world-class french car manufacturer sold more than 2.9 million vehicles worldwide in 2014, of which 42% were sold outside of Europe. It has generated turnover of 53.6 million € and employs more than 180,000 people. Established in 1974, the Charleville-Mézières foundry is the leading private...
hanon-systems-charleville-manufactures-automotive-thermal-management-components
published on 04/11/2016
Hanon Systems – of which Hanon Systems Charleville SAS is an affiliate – recently celebrated 30 years of operation. Established in 1986 as Halla Climate Control Corp. (HCC), the company was formed as a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Mando Machinery Corporation. In 1999, HCC became part of...