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structural advantages
As a constantly evolving territory, Cantal has become the home of several companies from the pharmaceutical industry, such as Biose Industrie, Greencell, Inerscience, Lallemand.
The sector now employs almost 500 people and can rely on higher education training,particularly with the proximity of the University of Clermont-Auvergne.
KEY FIGURES OF DEPARTMENT
Other strong points of department
Halfway between biology and agri-food, LIP SAS (Interprofessional Production Laboratory)
in Aurillac develops ripening and flavouring ferments for cheese and meat curing processes
while adapting to the specific needs of industrials.
With regards to the furniture and wood sector, Cantal is attractive because of its forest
reserves and because of the activities of players in primary and secondary processing.
The competitive hubs and clusters provide structure for a cooperation between businesses
and public research in various sectors, especially:
- Polymeris in the rubber, plastics and composites sector, Vegepolys Valley,
- Innov’Alliance, Cluster Bio for the agri-food industry.
MAIN BUSINESS SECTORS
Agri-food industry
Rubber, plastics and composites
Wood and furniture
Pharmaceutical industry / microbiology
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LOGISTICS
With the major A75 motorway connecting the North to the South and the A89 (East-West) and A20 motorways nearby, Cantal is at the heart of a strategic road network linking Europe to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
This sector now employs almost 1,200 people.
Quality of life
in Cantal
Breathe in the fresh air of Cantal, a land of volcanoes, exceptional cheeses, and vibrant traditions. Here, stunning landscapes and local warmth create the perfect setting for work and rejuvenation.
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In this document, discover: key figures, the main sectors of activity, the strong points, where to set up, the quality of life, in the department of the Cantal!
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