The AinRhone-alps region

A strategic offer between Lyon and Geneva for your business development.

Investing in the AIN

In the heart of Rhone-Alps a leading region for the he alth industry

Resource centres: a high-quality environment for innov ation

Setting-up solutions

They chose the Ain

In the heart of Rhone-Alps, a leading region for the healthindustry

Key figures

�8.7 billion euros of sales �200 companies�14% of the national employees in the sector(36’000 jobs )�25 % of national research in the sector

The Rhone-Alps region is the first most important French one for chemical production and the second most important for the number of employees.From the development of core product to the production of finechemistry products, the region is the frontrunner in the entire spectrum of industrial chemistry activities.However some sectors are more present than others:paracetamol (100% of paracetamol produced in France ) silicone or phenol production, the region produces and a major part of national PVC production..

Since the setting-up of Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon in the t welth century, the Rhone-Alps region has built itself aconsiderable international reputation in the field ofhealthcare to become one of the ultimate leading Europe ancentres in this domain.

Complementing this medical know-how, other regional specialities, such as fine chemistry, have allowed the health sector to develop from the research stage to producti ons’ one.

Key figures of Health Industry:

Number of jobs : 37,400 Number of companies:250Pharmaceutical industry 12,000 92Medical equipment 21,000 110Paramedical 1,400 15Veterinary industry 3,000

Sales : 6.1 billion eurosMedical equipment 2.7 billion euros ;Pharmaceutical industry : 2.4 billion euros

Close to the urban area of Lyon, the Ain department contributes naturally to this local industrial heritage.

What about Health industry In Rhone-Alps Region?

In the heart of the leading French region in chemicals production

The Ain : a strategic location in Europe

Keys figures •3rd most industrialised area in France for the share of industry among the salaried workforce and self-employed people. •570 000 inhabitants : 7,500 inhabitants more / year •3rd most important department in Rhone-Alps for innovation (through theANVAR funding)•Unemployment : 6.2% ; a young, skilled and qualified population •3rd most important exporter in Rhône-Alpes•270,000 students within a range of 200 km

The Ain combines industrial know-how, high value te chnological companies, centres of competitiveness and clusters, ...

Main sectors : mechanical/metallurgy, industrial bodywork and heavy goods vehicles,medical equipment, aeraulics, electronics and electrical engineering, plastics, the agri-food industry (processing and components) energy, logistics, packaging, etc.

Between Lyon and Geneva, on the Swiss border, close to Italy andGermany

An international gateway to East and South Europea n countries.

A large infrastructure and communication network

2 International Airports less than half an hour away : Lyon-St Exupéry and Genève Cointrin

2 hours from Paris by Very High Speed Train , from Bourg-en-Bresse, Bellegarde-sur-Valsérine and Culoz,

Highways 214 km all over the territory : A6, A39 ,A40, A 404, A 42, A 41, A 46 to Geneva, Paris, Strasbourg, Milan, Germany, North and South of Europe

High Speed broadband Network in all the territory

Rail transport : 5 576 388 passengers

Research and Development: a high-quality environment for innovation

The Ain encourages innovation, uniting centre of ex cellence, specific development networks, and the ve ry latest skills and technologies.

Clusters and Centres of competitiveness in Rhone-Al ps

The 15 centres of competitiveness in Rhone-Alps are open to companies located in the Ain Department. We can mention specifically :

When a company established in the department is involve d in a Centres ofcompetitiveness R&D project, the Ain local government supports the company with a direct subsidy.

INTERREG supports and finances international cross-bo rder projects between the department of Ain and Switzerland) in order to achie ve balanced regional development. You will save money with wages, running co sts,… for your research activities.

And also :

MINALOGIC www.minalogic.org (Intelligent miniaturized solutions) Global competitiveness cluster Minalogic has staked out a position as global leader in intelligent miniaturized solutions —a unique hybrid of micro- and nano-technologies and embedded software—from fundamental research to technology transfer.

PLASTIPOLIS www.plastipolis.fr (Plastics) Created in July 2005, this is the only centre of plastics technology in France. 1/3 of the national activity of The sector is gathered here.

ARVE INDUSTRIE www.arve-industries.fr (Turning)

VIA MECA (Mechanical, mecatronics sub-contracting)

Lyon Biopole www.lyonbiopole.org a competitive clust er focused on the global fight against infectious diseases. The cluster is focused on infe ctious diseases With a comprehensive approach ranging from diagnostics and prevention (va ccines) up to treatment, exploring new methods made possible by biotechnology (therapeutic vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, gene and cell therapy and more) to build a healthcare sh ield in order to meet public health challenges and remain a leader on thriving markets.

European plastics centre (PEP) – Oyonnax is a research and technology tool for the plastics industry, grouping of almost 50% of the sales made in France by the profession. It has available leading edge skills and relevant material means to provide support to businesses, assessments, product development, improving processes www.poleplasturgie.net Research projects on Tooling / Processes / PIM (Powder Injection Molding), Material, Computer simulations,…

MecaBourg : More than 30 companies (coach building for heavy goods vehicle machnining, engineering, special machines, metal working) gathered for innovation, continuing training, and new projects development. www.mecabourg.com

AFIPRAL Founded in 1961, the AFIPRAL (Pharmaceutical Industry Association) pools both laboratories and pharmaceuticals institutions and also members of the other health industries with their headquarters in the Region.

ARTEB (Regional agency for medical technology and biotechnology) : an association bridging manufacturers an scientists, set up at the initiative of the government and the Rhône-Alpes Council, in order to create synergies between researchers and economic actors.

European Dermocosmetology Centre www.ced-lyon.com Founded in 1962 to promote the high-level teaching of this discipline which, hitherto, was not officially recognised. The CED became the true ‘showcase’ of regional expertise in the cosmetology industry.

ARATEM (Rhône-Alpes Agency for expertise in Measurement Technology). Technological support for companies and development of science and technology potential in the Region in the field of measurement : captors and treatment of associated information for products and processes. www.aratem.org Tel. : 04 75 78 41 80

Performing resources centres for medical industry

Setting-up solutions in the Ain Europe Park – offices and premises for sale 20 mn drive from the center of Lyon

New program : 10703 m² of activity premises partible with offices to sell in an activity park at Béligneux

Building according to your needs

Business tax : 19.74%

The Industrial Park of Plaine de l’Ain

•Between Lyon and Geneva / Directly connected to A42, A40, A43 and A6-A7 motorways •20 minutes from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 30 minutes from Lyon City Centre•First Industrial Park certified ISO 14001 and recorded EMAS (EnvironmentalManagement Audit System) for its environmental management

- LANDS330 ha

Price for sale : 30.00€ HT /sqm

- BUILDINGSEx : building for activity (220sqm of offices, 500sqm of activity) for rent (rent :

66,7€/sqm/year) or for sale (price : 525.000€)

New program on the Technological Park of « Pays de Gex »

•Excellent access to International Geneva Airport•Direct access in 10 min. drive •Free taxes zone•Multicultural environment

A newly-built 15’000 sq m tertiary program Floor areas between 120sqm to 3000sqmFlexible, subdivisible buildingDelivery on spring 2009 For rent : 130€ /sqm/year

Bourg-en-Bresse Activity park of Norélan

70 ha3 minutes drive from the motorway access:A40 (Genève Mâcon)A39 (Dijon - Strasbourg) A42 (Lyon and Turin)

Plots of lands from 2,500 sqm to 10 ha

Price of land : from 30 to 50€/sqm

Neyron : Activity and Offices

Only 11km drive from Lyon

28km from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

Surface area 800sqm (228sqm of offices, 572sqm ofactivity) on a 2.120sqm

For rent: € 75ex-VAT/sqm/year) For sale (price : €650’000 ex.VAT)

Offices in Loyettes

Only 18km drive from Lyon St Exupery AirportNear access to A43 (Lyon – Chambéry), A42 (Lyon-Bourg en Bresse)and A40 (Macon – Geneva) motorways

Surface area: 195 m² air conditioning,possibility of outside stock or temporary buildingFro rent : €86 ex.VAT/sq m/year

They chose the AinMany foreign companies chose our territory : Graham Packaging, AAA, Hayward Pool, PolyOne...

”Our choice to set up has been fast.The location of the industrial park of Plaine de l’Ainwas perfect, close to our main activity area, PlasticsValley and to Lyon St-Exupéry High Speed Train Station and International Airport : reaching our customers becomes easier”

Jean Christophe Imbert, Executive ManagerHusky France Husky Group, Canada

Thanks to the TGV, I need less than two hours to go to our offices in the centre of Paris. Moreover,mentality and quality of life contribute to good relationships in a quiet social environment”.

Bernard Reybier, Executive Manager

“The proximity of a metropolis such as Lyon, offers guaranteesabout good level foraccomodations and for services,education and lesures equipmentsfor our employees.Being close to the 2nd mostimportant scientific and financialarea in France, in the centre of Europe and connected to the maincities in the world thanks to acomplete communication network (plane, rail, road) is definitely anasset for international business.”

Pierre Perdoux, R&D ManagerSiGMATECH Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior(Italy)

“The American group Hayward, world leader inmanufacturing swimming pool equipments haschosen Ain to set up its European production unit in 1999. The key factors to choose Rhone-Alpes region are the location, the quality of road network, the proximity of two internationalairports and also the industrial environment(subcontractors).The exceptional environment of the region contributes to increase Hayward’s image forsuppliers and customers.

Gery Hayart, Executive Manager HaywardPool Europe,Hayward Group, USA

“Our company created by two pharmacists in 1947 has acquired a good reputation in theformulation, manufacturing and packaging ofcosmetics products. In 1997 a group from the north of France (Dewavrin) buys Alpol before buying the competitor company Sobrecos..

It soon became apparent that the company needed one site for all its activities.Therefore, a modern 4000m² facility was builtin Château-Gaillard, 30 minutes away fromLyon, and opened in September 2001. For more than half a century, we have worked inpartnership with numerous French andinternational brands in different marketplaces, producing their cosmeticsrange with precision and competitiveness.”

Jérôme SIX - CEO - ALPOL COSMETIQUE - France

They chose the Ain

AAA (Advanced accelerator application) pharmaceutical manufacturer of FDG (FluoroDeoxyGlucose), a

diagnostic short-lived radiotracer used for PET (Positron Emission Tomography).

EREO : electro medical devices and measurement equipments – medical lasers, subcontracting in mechanics

electronics, R&D conception, OEM development and manufacturing

CODEX INDUSTRIES : subcontracting in R&D/conception, natural rubber, composite, silicon elastomer

pieces, mechanics, manufacturing machines

DIGISENS : imaging, medical computing, dental laboratory equipments

FIXANO : prostheses, orthopedic implants and osteosynthesis materials

IMEDEX BIOMATERIAUX : bio processing (protein, cell and tissue engineering), biological model (animal,

cellular, tissular models) human therapeutics and prevention, tissue therapy.

INFIPLAST : subcontracting in plastics and R&D

IONISOS : subcontracting in sterilization and R&D (provider for ionizing radiation processing and associate)

PLASTIBELL PHARM 2 : medical devices production for industrial and clinical microbiological testing

LIDER : disposable devices ( bags, protection accessories)

ORELIS, NOVASEP PROCESS : separation process solutions based on cross-flow filtration membranes

COVIDIEN: clips, suture and ligature accessories, gynecological and urological implants, parietal implants.

Health and Medical industry in the Ain : powerful and innovating companies

The plastics and mechanicals sector contribute to a performing development for medical devices and paramedical (imaging, prosthese s, etc..).

Fine chemistry,• Merial R&D Vaccines control centre and clinical tests - 70 employees.• BASF Orgamol Pharma Solutions France : Pharmaceutical bases manufacturing- 136 employees.

• Solvay pharmaceuticals pharmaceuticals products 410 employees .

• Biomérieux : International logistics centre for reagents and analysis products - 70 employees.

Coatings and varnish • Polyone France Plastic Compounds & Colors - International: 170 employees.

• Elian creation and manufacture of colour 104 employees ; BRITISH VITA group R.U.

• AKZO NOBEL INDUSTRIAL COATINGS Industrial coatings for metal and plastics - 70 employees.

Chemical product for industry • Speichim Processing Solvent regeneration by distillation, customized purification of synthesis intermediates by distillation : 67 employees ; TREDI SECHE group .• Orelis purification processes solutions for industry 90 employees

Chemical mass market product • Lever Faberge France detergent products for dishwasher - 140 employees ; Unilever group.

• Arkema : Production of mass market and specific plastics - 335 employees ; TOTAL group.

Cosmetics • Alpol COSMETICS cosmetics product manufacturing and conditionning : 50 employees ; DEWAVRIN group

• Espace temps, in Cras-sur –Reyssouze : medicinal and aromatical plants

• CVL Cosmetics France in Ferney-Voltaire (top luxury brand Valmont)

Main chemical industries in theAin

ABB Entrelec electronic equipment – Arban plastic parts – Arca France plastic packaging materials – Arkéma plastic production –Berchet toys - Billion plastic injection presses – Bressor cheese – Carrard Services Cleaning– Carrier aeraulic equipment and industrial refrigeration – Cebal Aérosol France aluminium aerosols – Cegelec Centre Est electrical installations – CIAT aeraulic equipment and industrial refrigeration – Coca Cola Entreprise soft drinks – Cogemoule metallic moulds – Danfoss Commercial Compressorscompressors – Electricfil Automotive electrical components for engines and vehicles – Entremont Alliance cheese and dairy products –Emin Leydier cardboard – Ets Gaggione plastic packaging – France Air aeraulic and refrigeration equipment – Ets Georges Davidplastic items – Grosfillex plastic household items – Guillot Industrie raditors and boilors – Hexcel Composites pre-impregnated fabrics –Initial BTB industrial laundering logitics – ITM Logistique International logistics – Lamberet refrigerated vehicles – Logidis Comptoirs Modernes wholesale and components – Marie delicatessen products – MBF Plastiques plastic packaging materials – MGI Coutier plastictechnical components – Mitsubishi Motor Sports motor racing mechanical assistance – MSA Gallet hi-tech helmets for fire service andaviation – ND Logisitcs logistics – Nexans isolated cables and wires – Philips Eclairage lighting equipment – Plastics Omnium AutoExterior plastic technical components - Promens plastic technical components – PolyOne France colouring materials for plastics –Renault Trucks production of heaving good vehicles – Roland Monterrat Saint André preserved meats – Roset contemporary seating and furniture - Solvay Pharmaceuticals pharmaceutical products and medical equipment – Salaisons Stemmelen preserved meats –Steep plastic technical components – St Microelectronics active electrical components – Technibel aeraulic and refrigeration equipment –Tiflex serigraphy and printing – Toray polyester films – Tréfileurope steel wiredrawing and cables – Trouillet industrial coachbuilding –Vernicolor decoration and marking on plastics – Volvo Compact Equipment civil engineering equipment – 5ème Saison ready-to-usevegetable…

THE AIN ECONOMIC MISSION

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