Key Competitive Attractions
Created by the general council of Somme, Somme Development is dedicated to economic development, standing by its customers throughout the development of their business and investments in Northern France.
Key attractions of the Somme:
- Excellent variety and availability of premises, land and Business Parks
- Population exceeding 600,000 inhabitants
- AFR (special regional assistance) subsidies and/or a specific national bonus (PAT)
- Subsidies and assistance for restauranteurs
- Real estate assistance for industrial companies
- Investment assistance for SMEs
Key sectors:
- Metallurgy
- Aerospace
- Food and drink production
- Pharmaceuticals
- Tourism
- Renewable Energy
Major companies:
- GOODYEAR DUNLOP TIRES FRANCE
- AEROLIA (GROUPE AIRBUS)
- VALEO EMBRAYAGES
- PROCTER&GAMBLE
- FAVI - LE LAITON INJECTE
- DAYLICER
- CARBONE LORRAINE
- BONDUELLE SURGELES
- CAOUTCHOUCS MODERNES (HUTCHINSON)
- SAINT LOUIS SUCRE
- FRISKIES FRANCE
- NESTLE PURINA PETCARE FRANCE
- FAIVELEY TRANSPORTS
- ITM LOGISTIQUE INTERNATIONAL
