Know-how

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...
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,...
Automotive suppleir at the heart of the industrial sector of the Ardennes
published on 02/23/2016
The automotive industry is an important one in the industrial sector of the Ardennes, with 80 companies accounting for just under 8,000 direct jobs (source - SFIA 2016: Industrial Know-How of the Ardennes - Ardennes Chamber of Commerce). Areas of activity include: Metalworking mainly for hardware,...
Renewable energy on the rise in the Ardennes
published on 02/23/2016
France has many strengths when it comes to renewable energy: significant hydroelectric resources, one of the largest forests in Europe, very good wind resources, large areas of land, etc. As a result of this, it is one of the leading producers of renewable energy in Europe. The Champagne-Ardenne...
Additive manufacturing in the Ardennes
published on 02/23/2016
The first "additive manufacturing & metal trades" symposium, organised on November 26th 2015 by Materalia, at the Charleville-Mézières “pôle technologique”, was an opportunity to present the new regional platform for additive manufacturing, called Platinium 3D. Every part of the value chain of...
The Ardennes gets a Design Centre! Ardennes Design Industries ADI
published on 05/11/2015
11 Ardennes companies from every sector (joinery, founding, packaging, printing, etc.) came together to create a platform for the sharing of information and knowhow on industry, design and service. The project has two objectives: to perpetuate existing businesses and give added value. The idea came...