The Sambre-Avesnois area has developed its expertise in engineering, metalworking, electromechanics, ceramics and glass manufacturing within a number of major international groups and a dense fabric of SME-SMI.

New products and technologies have been introduced by these businesses, thus putting the region on the map for its specific expertise as an industrial hub for:
• engineering – metalworking – industrial plant and machinery
• ceramics and new materials

The numerous business ventures choosing to locate their operations in the Sambre-Avesnois have encouraged diversification into food-processing, medical and surgical equipment and plastics.

Many world class groups have decided to centre their European development in Sambre-Avesnois. 

The flexible, multi-skilled workforce available in the area is often a deciding factor for large industrial businesses seeking a new location:

The diversity of industrial sectors and the outsourcing potential of Sambre-Avesnois has favoured the development of a subcontracting industry, offering further insurance of the success of your business in Sambre-Avesnois.