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Bordeaux-gironde Investissement* Attracts Businesses to the Territory
With 1,500 new jobs for 33 projects announced over three years, the 2009 results for Bordeaux and the Gironde show an increase of 28% over 2008. This demonstrates the positive growth that the region has enjoyed for several years now.
In the face of increased competition from other conurbations following the economic crisis, 25 new company arrivals, 5 relocations and the expansion of existing businesses have been recorded, among which are production plants and expansions from overseas.
In essence, these results come from two main sectors. First, aerospace and defense, in particular, the relocation of 500 employees of SIMMAD (military aircraft maintenance and support). Second, the eco-industries, with the arrival of US company First Solar on the Bordeaux Blanquefort Ecoparc.
Pierre-Yves Le Borgn, First Solar’s VP Public Affairs Europe, confirms this. “Without a doubt the enthusiasm of local operators, backed up by the official blessing of the authorities on the ground, made a very important contribution to our decision to locate our solar panels plant at Blanquefort”.
(Source : Press release 7 May 2010)
* Bordeaux-Gironde Investissemement is the new identity of BRA-Bordeaux
Plus d'info : www.bordeaux-invest.fr
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