The Ain department hosts a diverse range of manufacturing companies, predominantly mid-sized firms with a strong presence in specialized industrial sectors. Companies like AKWEL and MGI Coutier focus on motor vehicle components, while Groupe Desautel specializes in fire protection. Advanced Accelerator Applications is involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and ORAPI Hygiène produces hygiene and maintenance products. DUQUEINE Group manufactures composite materials for aerospace, and Ligne Roset designs contemporary furniture. This selection highlights a mix of long-established businesses and more recent ventures, with several companies founded in the mid-20th century, indicating a sustained industrial base in the region.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AKWELakwel-automotive.com
Designs and manufactures automotive components, specializing in fluid management and mechanisms, using plastic, rubber, metal, and electronics for global customers. |
3,468 | |||
| 2 |
Groupe Desauteldesautel.fr
Specializes in fire protection with extensive services including extinguishers, automatic detection, smoke extraction, safety lighting, risk studies, special vehicles, and training. |
922 | |||
| 3 |
MGI Coutierakwel-automotive.com
Designs, develops, and manufactures automotive components, specializing in fluid management and mechanisms, utilizing plastic, rubber, metal, and electronics technologies. |
725 | |||
| 4 |
Advanced Accelerator Applicationssiemens-healthineers.com
Development, manufacturing, testing, and supply of radiopharmaceutical products for PET imaging, focusing on oncology and expanding into neurology. |
570 | |||
| 5 |
ORAPI Hygièneorapihygiene.fr
Design, manufacture, and distribution of effective, sustainable hygiene, disinfection, and maintenance products protecting people and environment globally. |
473 | |||
| 6 |
DUQUEINE Groupduqueine.fr
Develops and manufactures composite materials for the aerospace industry, focusing on innovative solutions and market growth. Specializes in advanced composite applications. |
454 | |||
| 7 |
Ligne Rosetligne-roset.com
Design, manufacture, and distribution of contemporary furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs, and decorative accessories for a complete lifestyle. |
395 | |||
| 8 |
AW - Systèmes de Levageawpontroulant.fr
A French manufacturer specializing in lifting systems with expertise in design, fabrication, sales, and maintenance, aiming for continued growth |
375 | |||
| 9 |
Grosfillex Groupgrosfillex-expert.com
This company specializes in furnishing and remodeling indoor and outdoor spaces with French designer products for homes, businesses, and public venues worldwide |
358 | |||
| 10 |
BISCUITS BOUVARDbiscuits-bouvard.com
Family business creates balanced, organic cereal products: cookies, cakes, and snacks. They partner with other businesses, offering expertise and a wide product range. |
311 | |||
| 11 |
MAPEI Francemapei.com
A family-owned Italian company specializing in building solutions and decoration, with a strong international presence and a focus on innovation and quality |
301 | |||
| 12 |
LISI MEDICALlisi-group.com
Subcontractor specializing in industrial manufacture of orthopedic, trauma, spinal, and dental implants and instruments for leading companies globally. Proactive project management, production capacities, quality system, customer support. |
270 | |||
| 13 |
Fermobfermob.com
A renowned designer and manufacturer of colorful outdoor furniture, parasols, and LED lighting, creating unique and attractive outdoor spaces worldwide |
268 | |||
| 14 |
Tubesca-Comabitubesca-comabi.com
Specializes in standard and custom access and height work solutions for construction, industrial maintenance, and aerospace sectors globally. |
230 | |||
| 15 |
STEEP Plastiquesteep-plastique.com
Injection moulding of engineering thermoplastics for automotive applications, focusing on lightweight, integrated functions for thermal, hybrid, and electric vehicles. |
198 | |||
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| 16 | 195 | ||||
| 17 |
EX'ALexal-sas.fr
Specializing in aluminum extrusion, the company aims to provide advanced products and services with eco-friendly processes and state-of-the-art equipment |
184 | |||
| 18 |
BRESSOR SA
A food production company based in Servas, France, specializing in the manufacturing of various food products in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region |
159 | |||
| 19 |
MICHAUDmichaud.fr
The company provides low-voltage electrical distribution network managers and installers with connection solutions for aerial and underground connections, electric vehicle charging, and distribution panels |
158 | |||
| 20 | 156 | ||||
| 21 |
TIFLEXtiflex.com
providing marking, traceability, screen printing, and digital printing solutions to over 7,000 clients in more than 70 countries |
135 | |||
| 22 |
Roland Monterratmonterrat-traiteur.fr
Leading producer of pies expanding into sandwich and catering markets, focusing on innovation, quality, and brand development. |
124 | |||
| 23 |
Adduxiadduxi.com
Family-owned international company providing industrial solutions, particularly in the automotive industry Specializing in product development, production process optimization, cost efficiency, quality, and innovation |
113 | |||
| 24 |
COVERGUARDcoverguard-safety.com
Design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of original, comfortable, and reliable personal protective equipment for workplace safety. |
112 | |||
| 25 |
AIRVANCE Groupairvancegroup.com
A leading supplier of HVAC products in Europe, providing high-quality solutions and raising awareness about indoor air quality |
109 | |||
| 26 | 86 | ||||
| 27 |
Clayens Healthcareclayens.com
A Healthcare support company offering development, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance services for medical/pharmaceutical devices and plastic components worldwide |
76 | |||
| 28 |
PROMENS SARL
A French plastics company located in Blyes, specializing in manufacturing plastic products |
73 | |||
| 29 |
Georg Utz, Sarl (FR)utzgroup.com
Manufacture of reusable plastic containers, pallets, transport packaging, and technical components with environmentally friendly solutions for global logistics. |
62 | |||
| 30 |
Apnyl SAS - Groupe EPIapnyl.com
Specializes in custom plastic and metal parts manufacturing including design, tooling, injection molding, supply management, assembly, and packaging services. |
62 | |||
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