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This is a newsletter published
by the Invest in France Agency Nordic countries – The French
Gourvernment Agency for Nordic
Investments in France |
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The
Invest in France Agency provides free advice and practical assistance
for companies setting up or expanding operations in France. Through
our network we get up to date information about business opportunities
in France. You will find the latest offers listed below.
If none of the below offers matches your business project, our
mission is to find it for you. Please don’t hesitate to
contact us in order to define your specific needs and requirements
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26-08-2005
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Acquisition:
Logistic Centre located in eastern Lyon
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Manpower: 476 |
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56 000 square meters, easy to
split up into 3 to 6 parts |
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Built in 1999, excellent delivery
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| 24-05-2005 |
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Business
take-over/ Acquisition:
Producer of labelling and printing machines
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Manpower: 54 |
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Turnover expectation for 2005:
4.5 to 5M€ |
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| 02-06-2005 |
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Business takeover / Recapitalisation:
Leader in stapling wires for all materials, headquartered
in Paris
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Present in the iron and steel
industry, specializing in non alloy steel wire |
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8 production facilities (5 in
the East of France, 1 in the USA, 1 in Slovakia
and 1 in China) |
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Listed on the Paris Stock Market |
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| 24-05-2005 |
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Business
take-over:
Paper producer
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Manpower: 57 |
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Production: 54 000 T/year undulated
paper |
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Location: Close to de city of
Pau in South Eastern France |
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CEO
of Novo Nordisk gets reward |
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Mr Lars Rebien Sørensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk,
gets the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
At a ceremony at the French Embassy in Copenhagen on September
5th, Lars Rebien Sørensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk, was handed
the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador.
The decoration rewards someone who has promoted and taken very
favourable decisions for France.
Novo Nordisk has 7 production units in the world of which one
is situated in France, in Chartres, and produces insulin cartouches
for diabetics all over the world. In 2003 Mr Sørensen,
as head of the Group, decided to double the production capacity
at the factory in Chartres, which meant the creation of 500
new jobs.
Mr Sørensen has also accepted to be one of 10 company
executives to testify in the image campaign of France –
a campaign launched in order to promote France to foreign investors
- together with the president of Siemens and General Electric.
The ceremony at the French Embassy in Copenhagen also meant
an opportunity to express France’s gratitude towards Denmark
for good business cooperation.
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Novo
Nordisk’s CEO Lars Rebien Sorensen explains
why he can rely on the French |
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You’ve chosen France as a new production site for your
new FlexPen®. Why?
The FlexPen® is the most advanced injection device prefilled
with insulin and will make life easier for millions of people
with diabetes. It is a product that’s crucial to our global
success. So we need to be absolutely sure that when we expanded
production, we could make it work. We’ve been very impressed
by the quality of the labour force we’ve recruited in
France and by the relationships we’ve established with
the local authorities.
What does France offer the foreign investor?
A proven infrastructure and a workforce that’s capable
of manufacturing at the highest quality. It’s given us
total confidence that we can implement large-scale production
without jeopardizing our chain of supply. And France is a big
European country. For us, it’s one of the markets that
matters the most.
But this is the age of globalization. Why aren’t
you manufacturing in a country with lower overheads?
The volume of our business is going up by around 10 percent
a year. Our customers, the people with diabetes, depend on the
insulin we produce. We cannot afford to make mistakes. We have
to be able to depend on the production from our factories. In
France, we can rely on stable production and the highest quality
product.
Do you worry about French labour relations?
No. We’ve never had any labour disputes at our factory
in Chartres. At Novo Nordisk, we believe in respecting the individual.
When people know that they are being respected and that their
input is valued, then they want to work for the company. The
French have responded brilliantly to our way of doing things.
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Novo Nordisk
in France
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World’s largest manufacturer
of
insulin with 92 million Penfill®
cartridges and 18 million FlexPen®
units produced in France in 2004
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95% of Novo Nordisk’s French
production is exported
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€130
million to be re-invested in
Chartres production facility |
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International
Business Investment News |
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New Study Reveals - Greater Paris Enjoys Best Growth
in Europe
The Paris region is an increasingly attractive location for
international installation projects, according to a study
initiated by "Paris-Ile de France Capitale Economique"
(Chamber of Commerce) and conducted by Ernst & Young on
15 key regions in Europe.
"In 2004, Paris registered the highest growth rate in
Europe in terms of installations" notes Thierry Jacquillat,
the president of the organization. The region doubled its
market share by attracting 21% of the new international set-ups
compared to 10% in 2003. Paris is in the process of catching
up with London (24% of projects in 2004). Barcelona and Moscow
(+8%) share third place.
Paris achieves best performance in the service sector
with a 23% increase in market share in 2004 compared to 10%
in 2003. Paris has consolidated its European leadership in
the software business ( 39% of international set-ups).
In 2004, Paris was the only region that featured
in the top three in terms of installations in both the service
and industrial sectors.
"In contrast to Greater London, Paris has realised the
importance of preserving a dynamic industrial network (especially
automobile and aircraft industries), with very high quality
workforce. Therefore the region continues to attract industrial
investment" explains Thierry Jacquillat
Paris has moved up into second place for attracting company
headquarters, service centres, and research and development
operations. The region now has a market share of
16% compared to 5% in the year 2000. Paris leads in new projects
for R&D centres, mainly in the software and electronics
sectors. However, Greater London further consolidated its
leading position, especially with new arrivals from the U.S.
and India. .
In total, the Paris region employs over 125,000 people in
the field of research and development, that's 40% of France's
total personnel in this field and 7% of Europe's. "It
is a concentration of know-how that it almost unequalled worldwide"
asserts Thierry Jacquillat.
U.S. international companies now represent 38% of the total
number of new arrivals (compared to 46% in 2003). 7% of new
arrivals are German and 6% are Japanese.
Source: Paris – Ile de France Capitale Economique, Ernst
& Young
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Business
Opportunity in South Western France - Dordogne: |
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Design
2005 |
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French design at Konstfack
Between the September 27th and October 1st Konstfack in Stockholm
will host an exhibition of French design. The exhibition is
addressed to companies and business people working with design,
media, institutions and the public. The aim is to highlight
French design in Sweden, but also and foremost to tie French-Swedish
business relations within the area of design.
The project is a cooperation between The French Trade Commission
in Sweden, Ubifrance, the French Chamber of Commerce in Sweden,
in collaboration with Konstfack, the Agency for the Promotion
of Industrial Creation APCI (Design Observer) and the Rhône-Alpes
Region. The French participation will consist of some 40 companies
and design agencies showing their work.
For more information:
Official Program French Design in Stockholm FDK 2005
French design comes to Helsinki
A similar exhibition to the one in Stockholm is also hosted
in Helsinki October 8th until October 12th at the Helsinki Université
of art and design.. The exhibition is organized by the French
Embassy’s trade council and the French Cultural Center
in Helsinki. This event is organized as a part of the Finnish
design year. A number of French products will show the panorama
of French industrial design. Some of the most well known companies
will be represented with their products: Alstom, Renault, Peugeot,
Citroën, Michelin, L’Oréal, Pernod-Ricard,
Evian, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Tefal, Saint-Gobain, Dassault
Systèmes, Schneider Electric, Sammode, Archos et LaCie.
For more information: http://www.france.fi/article.php3?id_article=484
Homepage: http://www.missioneco.org/finlande
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About
Invest in France |
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IFA Nordic Countries
The Invest in France Agency is the official body for international
investments France. Our presence is both regional and worldwide:
17 offices around the world, North America, Asia and Europe.
40 regional agencies in France, including regional development
agencies, chambers of commerce and professional networks.
Our Services:
The Invest in France Agency provides free & confidential
advice and practical assistance for companies setting up or
expanding operations in France.
1. Information on investment issues
The Agency provides complete information for companies setting
up or expanding operations in France. This covers:
Prevailing economic climate
Legal framework and tax laws
Access to markets
Labour productivity
Technological and scientific resources
Labour and social security regulations
Financial aid available at the national and/or regional levels
Introduction to additional sources of financing and more.
2. Customised, confidential and practical assistance
The Agency identifies the most suitable sites to meet the investing
company's strategy, industry and human resources requirements.
The Agency's team of professionals organises visits to short
listed sites, and arranges contacts with local authorities and
service providers. These specialists also provide analysis on:
The local environment in the investor's industry
Data on research and technology centres
Production costs, site advantages
Construction and installation costs
The choice between purchase and rental of business premises
and other relevant considerations
3. Securing public support
In co¬operation with the concerned parties, the Invest in
France Agency researches and maximises the financial incentives
available for each investment project. We also advise investing
firms on tax matters, organises meetings with local officials
and assists in administrative procedures.
4. Ongoing assistance
Once the new business is operational, the Agency continues to
provide support to ensure that the unit is profitable by:
Acting as liaison between the company and local authorities.
Assisting expatriates and their families with housing, education,
healthcare and training. |
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