The largest companies in Charente are diverse, including established manufacturers, financial institutions, and agricultural cooperatives, alongside newer recruitment and telecommunications firms. Nidec Leroy-Somer manufactures motors and power electronics, while Hennessy is a global leader in Cognac. Crédit Agricole Charente Périgord provides banking services, and Le Mercato de l'Emploi is a national recruitment network.
Several companies are concentrated in Angoulême, such as Centre hospitalier Angoulême, a regional hospital, and GrandAngoulême, a regional authority. Cognac also features prominently, with both Hennessy and Camus Cognac operating there, alongside Océalia, an agricultural cooperative. The presence of both traditional industries and more recent service-oriented businesses reflects the economic landscape of the department.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nidec Leroy-Somernidec.com
Manufacturing motors, variable drives, and power electronics for industrial and commercial applications, including customized solutions for specific client needs. |
1,730 | |||
| 2 |
Crédit Agricole Charente Périgordcredit-agricole.fr
Serving 310,600 customers with 108 branches, supporting local economy through personalized banking, professional advice, and career opportunities. |
914 | |||
| 3 |
Hennessyhennessy.com
A global leader in Cognac with over 250 years of exceptional know-how, present in 160+ countries, and a key player in the regional economy |
880 | |||
| 4 |
Le Mercato de l'Emploimercato-emploi.com
National recruitment network connecting visionary companies with passionate professionals, fostering meaningful careers and dynamic, collaborative teams through proximity and engagement. |
604 | |||
| 5 |
Centre hospitalier Angoulêmech-angouleme.fr
Regional hospital with 1,160 beds, multiple clinical and medico-technical departments, supporting territorial hospital group, employing 2,500 professionals. |
388 | |||
| 6 |
Groupe SOFLUXsoflux.fr
Specializes in electrical engineering, climate control, plumbing, and renewable energy services ensuring multi-fluid project profitability through two companies. |
354 | |||
| 7 |
Océaliaocealia-groupe.fr
Manages diverse agricultural productions: crops, livestock, viticulture. Also operates subsidiaries in garden centers, transport, popcorn, dried fruits, wine bottling, animal feed. |
350 | |||
| 8 |
Département de la Charentelacharente.fr
Region offering high quality of life, rich cultural heritage, tourism attractions, and diverse economy including cognac and creative industries. |
318 | |||
| 9 | 259 | ||||
| 10 |
GrandAngoulêmegrandangouleme.fr
Regional authority managing urban development, public services, and economic growth for multiple municipalities within the Angoulême area. |
216 | |||
| 11 |
SNEEsnee.soflux.fr
With expertise in electrical engineering, HVAC, and renewable energies, SNEE optimizes projects for profitability and sustainability for various sectors and regions |
216 | |||
| 12 |
CAMUS COGNACcamus.fr
Family-owned cognac house producing exceptional, authentic cognacs and distributing fine wines, champagnes, and spirits worldwide with strong values. |
204 | |||
| 13 |
Ville d'Angoulêmeangouleme.fr
The company offers a glimpse into the historical city of Angoulême through the eyes of Honoré de Balzac, providing insight into its architecture and significance |
198 | |||
| 14 | 193 | ||||
| 15 |
Antelesanteles.fr
Established in 2011, the company specializes in client relations, focusing on values like compassion, teamwork, performance, and adaptability, while prioritizing customer satisfaction |
191 | |||
| 16 |
Blue Spirit Studiosspirit-prod.com
Animation studio and producer of in-house and executive productions based in France and Canada, with award-winning animated films and series. |
170 | |||
| 17 |
PROLIANS Nouvelle Aquitaineprolians.fr
Supplier of extensive construction materials and services supporting over 200 trades including metalworkers, plumbers, builders, and public services. |
165 | |||
| 18 |
1er régiment d'infanterie de marinefacebook.com
The company operates as a light armored combat unit, specialized in armored combat and reconnaissance missions, suitable for urgent projection and overseas engagements. |
161 | |||
| 19 |
Airbus Flight Academy Europeairbus-flight-academy.com
Training future airline and military pilots with a modern fleet, certified maintenance, and multiple French locations under Airbus standards. |
157 | |||
| 20 |
CCI Charente Formationccicharente-formation.fr
Leader in professional training, offering over 50 dual education programs and 100 professional development courses in various industries in Nouvelle Aquitaine region |
153 | |||
| 21 | 153 | ||||
| 22 |
BNIC - Cognaccognac.fr
Represents and protects Cognac appellation, supports growers, distillers, and traders, ensures quality standards in over 150 countries worldwide. |
151 | |||
| 23 | 150 | ||||
| 24 |
OMIA cabines de peintureomia.fr
French market leader, company designs and builds surface treatment equipment for automotive and industrial sectors, including paint booths, preparation areas, and complete processing lines. |
130 | |||
| 25 |
SEGUIN MOREAUseguin-moreau.fr
Manufacture of oak barrels for aging wines and spirits, combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced oenological research and global presence. |
128 | |||
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| 26 | 128 | ||||
| 27 | 122 | ||||
| 28 |
SODATEC CITéSsodatec.com
Consulting and engineering company specializing in installation, integration, deployment, and maintenance across telecoms, banking, railway, surveillance, and electronics sectors. |
122 | |||
| 29 | 121 | ||||
| 30 |
Courvoisiercourvoisier.com
Crafting premium cognacs infused with local flavors, celebrating Jarnac's history, culture, and people through traditional methods. |
114 | |||
| 31 |
Charente Librecharentelibre.fr
Daily publication providing regional news coverage, local events, and community information to keep residents informed and connected. |
112 | |||
| 32 |
Maison Villevertmaisonvillevert.com
A French company specializing in crafting super-premium spirits from grapes, with a focus on Cognac vineyard traditions and new French luxury |
112 | |||
| 33 |
LA COURONNEenveloppeslacouronne.fr
A French company specializing in envelopes, printing services, and customizable promotional products, with a focus on eco-friendly options and efficient communication solutions |
111 | |||
| 34 |
HERENCIAgroupe-herencia.fr
Managing private and professional wealth, providing comprehensive estate planning and financial services to clients |
104 | |||
| 35 |
Groupe Altiore MTaltioremt.fr
A group of IT companies in Nouvelle Aquitaine providing IT services, project engineering, collaborative solutions, management software, training, and support |
102 | |||
| 36 |
ARTS Energyarts-energy.com
Design manufacture rechargeable batteries using Nickel and Li-ion technology for diverse global sectors with customized solutions from France. |
100 | |||
| 37 |
SOFPO Groupe ROSSMANNrossmann.com
Specialized in producing corrugated cardboard packaging for the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors Part of a group with multiple production sites across Europe and Africa |
97 | |||
| 38 |
SMATIS Francesmatis.fr
Non-profit mutual providing accessible health insurance and services to individuals, employees, retirees, and businesses with focus on quality and innovation. |
97 | |||
| 39 |
Hôpitaux de Grand Cognacch-cognac.fr
Local healthcare provider with five facilities offering full patient care including maternity, cardiology, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. |
96 | |||
| 40 |
Tonnellerie Taransaudtaransaud.com
A premier cooperage with a rich history since 1672, specializing in crafting top-quality barrels for the world's finest wines and spirits |
94 | |||
| 41 |
Hotel Chais Monnet & Spachaismonnethotel.com
Former cognac warehouse luxury hotel, offering guest rooms, suites, apartments, a brasserie, gourmet restaurant, bar, spa, wellness area, and event facilities. |
90 | |||
| 42 |
ADAPEI Charenteadapei-charente.fr
An organization founded in 1962 by parents of children with disabilities, providing support and services for individuals with mental or psychological disabilities in Charente |
90 | |||
| 43 |
NOVENCInovenci.fr
A company specializing in technical solutions, system integration, infrastructure supply, and user support services for information systems |
85 | |||
| 44 |
SEEMIen.seemi.com
French company specializing in automated handling and conveyors systems for various industries, providing unique, tailor-made solutions to optimize productivity and flow |
80 | |||
| 45 |
Elicit Plantelicit-plant.com
Develops and provides products to stimulate field-grown plants with phytosterols, reducing water stress and increasing yields, while quantifying results with data. |
78 | |||
| 46 |
CPAM de la Charente (Assurance Maladie)assurance-maladie.ameli.fr
Working at this company means joining a team committed to protecting the health of over 60 million insured individuals through various projects and services |
75 | |||
| 47 |
TDI SERVICES - Filiale du Groupe Altiore MTtdi-services.fr
Provides IT infrastructure management, engineering, and security services, focusing on technical expertise, local proximity, and active partnership for private and public sector clients. |
74 | |||
| 48 |
JOUBERT Plywoodjoubert-group.com
Manufacture of eco-certified Okoumé and Poplar plywood in France, supporting sustainable construction and regional decarbonization efforts. |
71 | |||
| 49 |
Locatoumatlocatoumat.com
Provides quality equipment rental and sales with expert advice, delivery, and support for construction, maintenance, and home improvement projects. |
67 | |||
| 50 |
Centre Hospitalier de La Rochefoucauldch-angouleme.fr
A medical practice company located in La Rochefoucauld, France, providing healthcare services to the community in Nouvelleaquitaine region |
67 | |||
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