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| The Automobile Sector in Burgundy |
| The automobile industry in Burgundy is notable for its rich diversity. |
| The region comprises some 180 companies with activities directly linked to the automobile industry and providing employment for 15,000 persons. |
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Burgundy's automobile culture centres on 4 sectors:
- Mechanical Engineering - 18,000 persons
- Metallurgy/Metal Working - 26,000 persons
- Electrical/Electronics Industry - 15,000 persons
- Plastic and Rubber Industry - 10,000 persons
via a well-developed and highly efficient subcontracting network.
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The principal regional subcontracting markets:
- Automobile and heavy vehicle industry, metallurgy
- Mechanical engineering and special machinery
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Iveco (Fiat) at Bourbon-Lancy and the leading parts manufacturers - Valéo, TRW, Faurecia, Koyo, Arvin Meritor, Gates, Benteler, Vallourec, Métal Déployé, Ergom, Plasto, etc. - are all established in Burgundy and reap the full benefit of close contact with this network of subcontractors.
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Automobile activity in Burgundy:
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For these 3 sectors
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- Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy
- Electrical/Electronics Industry
- Plastics/Composites/Rubber
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the breakdown is as follows:
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(Number of establishments working in the automobile sector)
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An impressive capability in terms of R&D, Training and Technology Transfer at the service of regional companies active in the automobile sector
The University of Burgundy, The Graduate Engineering School for Materials Research (ESIREM), The Institute of Engineering and Industrial Techniques (ITII), The Graduate Automobile and Transport Institute (ISAT) and the National Graduate School of Engineering (ENSAM) provide solid R&D, Training and Technology Transfer support, particularly in the following fields: Characterisation of Matter, Laser / Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering / Acoustics, Electronics / Computer Technology / Image.
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