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30 leading companies with in-house R&D in the Ain department

Tamtam tracks 90 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in the Ain department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by AKWEL, Groupe Desautel and FRANCE AIR. Their median headcount is 196. Half of them were founded in 1970 or later. The most common headquarters are Oyonnax (3).

馃嚝馃嚪 Ain30 companiesUpdated Nov 11, 2026

The Ain department hosts a diverse range of companies with in-house R&D, predominantly in manufacturing. These include established mid-sized firms and larger groups. AKWEL and MGI Coutier specialize in automotive components, while Groupe Desautel focuses on fire protection systems. FRANCE AIR designs and distributes air treatment systems, and Ligne Roset manufactures contemporary furniture. Advanced Accelerator Applications develops radiopharmaceutical products for medical imaging.

A notable pattern is the strong presence of the automotive supply chain and related manufacturing, with several companies like AKWEL and MGI Coutier based in Champfromier. There is also a cluster of companies involved in specialized materials and industrial equipment, indicating a robust industrial base in the region.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
AKWELakwel-automotive.com

Designs and manufactures automotive components, specializing in fluid management and mechanisms, using plastic, rubber, metal, and electronics for global customers.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Champfromier 3,468 1972
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.

Fire Protection 馃嚝馃嚪 Montluel 922 1932
3
FRANCE AIRfrance-air.com

Design and distribution of air treatment systems for commercial, industrial buildings, residential, professional kitchens, hospitals, and clean rooms.

Wholesale Building Materials 馃嚝馃嚪 Beynost 774 1960
4
MGI Coutierakwel-automotive.com

Designs, develops, and manufactures automotive components, specializing in fluid management and mechanisms, utilizing plastic, rubber, metal, and electronics technologies.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Champfromier 725 1972
5
Advanced Accelerator Applicationssiemens-healthineers.com

Development, manufacturing, testing, and supply of radiopharmaceutical products for PET imaging, focusing on oncology and expanding into neurology.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint Genis Pouilly 570 2002
6
ORAPI Hygi猫neorapihygiene.fr

Design, manufacture, and distribution of effective, sustainable hygiene, disinfection, and maintenance products protecting people and environment globally.

Chemical Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint-Vulbas 473 1968
7
DUQUEINE Groupduqueine.fr

Develops and manufactures composite materials for the aerospace industry, focusing on innovative solutions and market growth. Specializes in advanced composite applications.

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Massieux 454 n/a
8
Ligne Rosetligne-roset.com

Design, manufacture, and distribution of contemporary furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs, and decorative accessories for a complete lifestyle.

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Briord 395 1860
9
AW - Syst猫mes de Levageawpontroulant.fr

A French manufacturer specializing in lifting systems with expertise in design, fabrication, sales, and maintenance, aiming for continued growth

Machinery Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Civrieux 375 2004
10
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

Chemical Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint-Alban 301 1989
11
Fermobfermob.com

A renowned designer and manufacturer of colorful outdoor furniture, parasols, and LED lighting, creating unique and attractive outdoor spaces worldwide

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Thoissey 268 n/a
12
Tubesca-Comabitubesca-comabi.com

Specializes in standard and custom access and height work solutions for construction, industrial maintenance, and aerospace sectors globally.

Construction 馃嚝馃嚪 Tr茅voux 230 1954
13
Toray Films Europetorayfilms.eu

Manufacturer and supplier of BOPET and BOPP films for electronics, energy, furniture, graphics, medical, packaging, and luxury product applications.

Plastics Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost 211 1926
14
STEEP Plastiquesteep-plastique.com

Injection moulding of engineering thermoplastics for automotive applications, focusing on lightweight, integrated functions for thermal, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost 198 1969
15
N2JSoft, administrative and HR softwareskeeple.com

Fintech software publisher. Supports companies with administrative and HR process digitalization and optimization. Optimizes HR processes for over 10,000 companies in 72 countries.

Software Development 馃嚝馃嚪 Montagnat 196 2015

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16
GERALgeral.com

Design and manufacture of custom electrical and electronic equipment for industrial machine automation and power supply with multi-technical integration.

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Belley 195 1970
17
F2Af2a.fr

Specializing in aeraulic and acoustic solutions for HVAC professionals, offering a range of products and customized solutions for various industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Dagneux 156 1994
18
IPC Centre Technique Industriel de la Plasturgie et des Compositesct-ipc.com

A technical and innovation center specializing in composites and thermoplastic injection for the plastics industry, offering high-value R&D, services, and industrial transfers

Plastics Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Bellignat 149 2016
19
GERGONNE INDUSTRIE - THE ADHESIVE SOLUTIONgergonne.com

An independent French industrial group specializing in manufacturing and converting adhesive tapes and die-cut items for various markets globally

Chemical Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Oyonnax 141 1962
20
COTELACcotelac.fr

French fashion brand known for unique designer clothing with meticulous attention to fabric treatments Offers women's and men's lines with artistic collaborations worldwide

Retail Apparel and Fashion 馃嚝馃嚪 Amb茅rieu-en-Bugey 138 1993
21
Groupe Bernardbernard-groupe.com

Support producers of cereals, fruits, vegetables, and vineyards with supply, grain collection, and tailored services focused on innovation and performance.

Farming 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint-Andr茅-de-Corcy 117 1922
22
COVERGUARDcoverguard-safety.com

Design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of original, comfortable, and reliable personal protective equipment for workplace safety.

Wholesale 馃嚝馃嚪 Mionnay 112 1994
23
AIRVANCE Groupairvancegroup.com

A leading supplier of HVAC products in Europe, providing high-quality solutions and raising awareness about indoor air quality

Wholesale Building Materials 馃嚝馃嚪 Beynost 109 1994
24
Applexionapplexion.com

The company specializes in purification equipment and services focused on reducing carbon footprint, increasing efficiency, and optimizing production processes for industrial clients worldwide

Engineering Services 馃嚝馃嚪 Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost 97 1968
25
PRATICIMApraticima.com

Design and manufacture of custom medical equipment and solutions supporting hospitals, healthcare facilities, and pharmacies with innovative, reliable French-made products.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Reyrieux 95 1985
26
MIHBmihb.com

Specializing in thermoplastic material transformation, this company excels in designing high-value technical parts and offers expertise in various advanced technologies

Plastics Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Groissiat 86 1968
27
SERIPLASTseriplast.fr

Manufacturer of packaging plastic for cosmetics brands since 1966, specializing in thermoplastic injection and decoration of bottles, ampoules, roll-on, and pillboxes

Plastics Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Oyonnax 84 1966
28
BILLION Injection Molding Machinerybillion.fr

Design and manufacture injection molding machines including all-electric, hybrid, hydraulic types with multi-injection technology for various industrial sectors.

Machinery Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Oyonnax 84 1949
29
Clayens Healthcareclayens.com

A Healthcare support company offering development, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance services for medical/pharmaceutical devices and plastic components worldwide

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Izernore 76 1986
30
Jacomexjacomex.com

Specializes in designing and manufacturing glove boxes, isolators, and purification units for controlled environment applications and contamination prevention.

Machinery Manufacturing 馃嚝馃嚪 Dagneux 75 1945

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Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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