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Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:

• Chemicals

• Wood products

• ICT (information and communications technologies)

• Food & drink production

• Biotechnology

• Aerospace

Chemicals

Key Reasons:

The chemicals, rubber and plastics industries in the Aquitaine region provide 11,500 jobs and have 296 companies, with 40% of sales coming from exports.

Sub-Sectors:

Main Business Functions

• Advanced manufacturing
• Research & development
• Headquarters/ regional offices
• Business services/ offices