Grand Bourg Agglomération
A harmonious place, where urban, peri-urban and rural areas complement each other
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A strategic geographical location with recognized sectors of excellence.
Grand Bourg Agglomération stands out for its economic vitality and its sectors of excellence. Its strategic positioning offers many business opportunities, supported by clusters such as Mecabourg, Alimentec, Polymeris and Polyvia, and some twenty higher education institutions providing a pool of qualified talent.
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Sector of excellence in the area.
Mechanical engineering, metallurgy and industrial bodywork
A real economic driver in the area, the sector draws on nationally recognized companies and a solid ecosystem, supported by Mécabourg and the UIMM de l’Ain metallurgy employers’ association.
Food & agri-food
A long-established sector in the area, agri-food companies are distinguished by their local roots and their capacity for innovation, from design to packaging. They are supported by the Alimentec tech center, a European center of excellence, which promotes the development of new solutions and products.
Plastics
With over 50 companies specializing in plastics, Grande Bourg Agglomération is a major center of the plastics industry in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Supported by the Polymeris cluster and the Polyvia association, the sector operates within an ecosystem that promotes innovation and access to the markets of tomorrow.
Health
Grand Bourg Agglomération is home to many companies and players in the health sector. Laboratories, medical manufacturers and biotechnology companies collaborate within a dynamic, innovative ecosystem.
A well-connected area.
Just one hour from Lyon and Geneva, Grand Bourg Agglomération enjoys a strategic geographical location where multiple major roads converge. The area has seven bus lines, three suburban coach lines, an on-demand transport service, carpooling services and shuttles to the SNCF station, offering daily TGVs to Paris. The A39 and A40 highways provide excellent road accessibility.
Leading companies in the area
Manufacturer of commercial and heavy goods vehicles, innovating in sustainable engines and smart solutions for transport and logistics.
Company specializing in the design and production of electrical cables and conductors.
Family business founded in 1990, specializing in the production of biscuits and cakes, combining traditional skills with exceptional quality.
Manufacturer of single-use medical devices (anesthesia, suction, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy).
Expert in plastic transformation through injection and extrusion.
Iconic places.
Parc d’activités du Cadran
Located south of Bourg-en-Bresse, the site covers 35 hectares, with around 20 already being marketed. It hosts industrial and production activities in a high-quality landscaped setting, with versatile plots tailored to companies’ needs. The four zones of the Cadran site offer spaces dedicated to production, logistics and transport, with direct access to the A40. The park offers plots with a wide range of areas, from divisible lots starting at 3,000 m² up to parcels of 4.5 hectares.
Business park
Technopole Alimentec
Located in Bourg-en-Bresse, this advanced technology hub is dedicated to the food industry, and more specifically to the themes of food and food packaging. Its mission is to develop innovative solutions through research, training and business services. It brings together industrial technical centers, research and analysis laboratories, a university, an innovation center and a network of companies.
Technology park
The Lyon region
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