Normandy, the heart of the automobile industry and mobility solutions
Normandy, cradle of the automobile industry in France and home to 45 000 direct and 150 000 indirect jobs. It is the leading sector of the region, and Normandy is one of the four leading French regions. All parts of the industry can be found in Normandy, bringing together stakeholders from across the supply chain: from specialised chassis builders, R&D centres and world-renowned training sites, through to production sites and assembly plants. Normandy offers many excellent reasons to set-up here, from bespoke sites to human expertise and hi-tech research, and well as a large network of suppliers and engineers across all parts of the sector.
Sector segments
A complete value-added chain:
- Leading purchasers
- Constructors
- Leading equipment providers
- 2nd and 3rd level sub-contractors and beyond
- Test and certification centres
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A region of excellence with « Mobility Valley »:
- A place of inventions, developments, experiments and the industrialisation of solutions to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow
- Home to more than 70% of the automobile and mobility R&D in France
- 4 key R&D themes: Low environmental foot-print mobility; Safe mobility, autonomy and connectivity, New services and mobility solutions, Industrial and operational excellence.
A complete ecosystem:
- Research laboratories: CNRT Matériaux, Coria, Institut Carnot. Themes: motorisation, weight reduction, on-board electronics
- Higher education and training centres: ENSI Caen, ESIGELEC, INSA Rouen, ESIX Normandie…
- Test and certification centres: FEV, CEEVA, CERTAM, Rouen Autonomous Lab
A deep-well of skilled human resources:
- More than 45 000 employees in the Normandy automobile sector, with top class initial and on-going training schemes
- Specific training courses financed by the Normandy Regional Council
A transition to decarbonised mobility already well along the track:
- Autonomous vehicle testing site, the first of its kind in Europe
- Investments linked to electric mobility
- The key Renault Cléon site reconfig-ured for the production of electric mo-tors
- Ebusco setting up on the neighbouring site for the production of 100% electric buses
- Normandy is leading the way on hydrogen in France: Vehicle charging station already oper-ational.
Towards soft mobility:
- ACOME: power cables for electric vehicles
- CHEREAU: first hydrogen powered refrigerated trailer
- LORMAUTO: thermal vehicles retrofitted tob e electric powered
- MURATA: power electronic production for electric vehicles
- TECHNOMAP: open demonstrator for electric mobility
A Normandy stand at national events:
- SIA Powertrain: The main trade show in Paris for the technological needs of tomorrow
Working with our partners and stakeholders, the Invest team in AD Normandie is there to advise you on the administrative procedures involved in the creation, the registration and the launching of your project.
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The Invest team in AD Normandie can offer you solutions for land and buildings adapted for your project, and work alongside you in all stages of the implementation of your project.
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With a regional network of partners, the Invest team in AD Normandie help foreign businesses set-up within the local economic environment.
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The Invest team at AD Normandie provides a tailored service to help your project and look for sources of finance. We have an unrivalled expertise, both within the team and amongst our partners across Normandy.
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AD Normandie undertakes a monitoring of your set-up and teams to facilitate your arrival in the region, and the Invest teams remain at your disposal to help with any further developmental needs.
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AD Normandie is made-up of a fully committed and professional teams, working on the development of French and international companies in the Normandy region, providing a free, confidential and made-to-measure service.
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for all business sizes, whether you are from France or elsewhere.
Administrative formalities
Working with our partners and stakeholders, the Invest team in AD Normandie is there to advise you on the administrative procedures involved in the creation, the registration and the launching of your project.
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Building solutions
The Invest team in AD Normandie can offer you solutions for land and buildings adapted for your project, and work alongside you in all stages of the implementation of your project.
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Partners and Networks
With a regional network of partners, the Invest team in AD Normandie help foreign businesses set-up within the local economic environment.
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Project development & financial support
The Invest team at AD Normandie provides a tailored service to help your project and look for sources of finance. We have an unrivalled expertise, both within the team and amongst our partners across Normandy.
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Helping your set-up
AD Normandie undertakes a monitoring of your set-up and teams to facilitate your arrival in the region, and the Invest teams remain at your disposal to help with any further developmental needs.
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Dedicated team
AD Normandie is made-up of a fully committed and professional teams, working on the development of French and international companies in the Normandy region, providing a free, confidential and made-to-measure service.
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