The companies listed in the Ain department primarily operate in retail and wholesale, with a notable presence in manufacturing, particularly furniture and food. Many are established mid-sized firms, several of which are family-owned. Groupe Martin Belaysoud, founded in 1829, specializes in professional distribution, while Chausson Matériaux, established in 1921, distributes construction materials. FRANCE AIR designs and distributes air treatment systems, and Ligne Roset manufactures contemporary furniture. OOGarden, founded in 2006, is an e-commerce company for outdoor products.
A significant cluster of these companies, including Groupe Martin Belaysoud, Téréva, and GROUPE BERNARD, are headquartered in Bourg-en-Bresse, indicating a concentration of business activity in this city. The list shows a mix of sectors, from traditional retail and wholesale to specialized manufacturing and automotive distribution.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chausson Matériauxchausson.fr
Family-owned independent distributor specializing in construction materials, emphasizing honesty, reliability, and strong customer relationships with professionals. |
2,720 | |||
| 2 |
Groupe Martin Belaysoudmartin-belaysoud.com
The company, established since 1829, specializes in professional distribution with a national presence and innovative e-commerce sites They focus on strong values and personalized relationships with clients |
2,115 | |||
| 3 | 1,241 | ||||
| 4 |
FRANCE AIRfrance-air.com
Design and distribution of air treatment systems for commercial, industrial buildings, residential, professional kitchens, hospitals, and clean rooms. |
774 | |||
| 5 |
GROUPE BERNARDgroupe-bernard.fr
Family-owned group, major distributor of various car, industrial, and utility vehicle brands across multiple French regions, with 127 sales points. |
657 | |||
| 6 |
Azurevaazureva-vacances.com
With over 70 years of experience, this company specializes in offering stays in villages, hotels, and tourist residences across 31 destinations in France |
501 | |||
| 7 |
Ligne Rosetligne-roset.com
Design, manufacture, and distribution of contemporary furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs, and decorative accessories for a complete lifestyle. |
395 | |||
| 8 |
Fermobfermob.com
A renowned designer and manufacturer of colorful outdoor furniture, parasols, and LED lighting, creating unique and attractive outdoor spaces worldwide |
268 | |||
| 9 |
Autobernardautobernard.com
Autobernard is a professional automotive distribution brand offering new and used vehicles, aftersales services, and a network of 73 concessions across several regions |
225 | |||
| 10 |
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 |
138 | |||
| 11 |
Georges Blancgeorgesblanc.com
Gastronomy group offering Michelin-starred restaurant, brasseries, hotels, bakery, and boutiques focused on quality, tradition, and luxury. |
131 | |||
| 12 |
OOGardenoogarden.com
An e-commerce company specializing in outdoor products for homes, founded in 2006 and rapidly expanding through strategic investments and logistic developments |
88 | |||
| 13 |
COUDERTboutique-coudert.com
A women's clothing boutique in downtown Bourg-en-Bresse providing warm customer service, styling advice, and a wide selection of elegant garments |
55 | |||
| 14 |
Giraudetgiraudet.fr
A French company specializing in traditional Bresse cuisine, producing quenelles, soups, and sauces using local suppliers and selling through their own boutiques |
54 | |||
| 15 |
IMMO de France Ainimmofranceain.com
Support for property owners, tenants, sellers, buyers, and investors in managing and completing real estate projects successfully. |
41 | |||
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| 16 |
Rhône Peinture Automobilerhonepeintureautomobile.fr
A family-owned company specializing in automotive paint since 1983 in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, emphasizing customer proximity and simplicity |
26 | |||
| 17 |
Laiterie la Côtièrelaiterielacotiere.fr
A dairy company in Ain with 5 retail locations and 2 manufacturing workshops, specializing in handcrafted dairy products from local ingredients |
23 | |||
| 18 |
PHARMACIE DES 4 CHEMINS
A pharmaceuticals company located in Montrevel en Bresse, France specializing in providing medication and healthcare products to customers |
21 | |||
| 19 |
Bugey Ain'Térimbugeyainterim.fr
Recruitment agency specializing in temporary, fixed-term, and permanent placements, with expertise in local job markets and a strong network presence |
20 | |||
| 20 |
Hellopharmacie - Grande Pharmacie de Villarshellopharmacie.com
A specialized team in a spacious pharmacy in Villars les Dombes, offering a wide range of healthcare services, focused on customer care and continuous staff training |
19 | |||
| 21 | 18 | ||||
| 22 | 
Spar Supermarché
A retail company located in Montmerle Sur Saone, France, specializing in providing a wide range of products to customers |
18 | |||
| 23 |
INTERSPORT Bourg-en-Bresseintersport.fr
A global sport retailer with a presence in 66 countries, 690 stores in France, focused on promoting sports for personal growth and community connections |
18 | |||
| 24 |
E.Leclerc BEYNOSTe.leclerc
Job opportunities available at a supermarket in Beynost, including shelf stocking, bakery, and more Apply directly on their website |
15 | |||
| 25 |
La Bressanela-bressane.fr
An established Mutual Insurance Company offering innovative insurance solutions for businesses and individuals, emphasizing client relationships and mutual values |
14 | |||
| 26 |
VILLAVERDE BOURG EN BRESSEvillaverde.fr
A family-owned garden center in Bourg en Bresse, passionate about plants, nature, and animal well-being Specializing in local, sustainable products |
13 | |||
| 27 |
Office de Tourisme Haut-Bugeypro.hautbugey-tourisme.com
A public organization providing tourist information, promoting the territory, coordinating local tourism, and commercializing services and products in Haut-Bugey, France |
11 | |||
| 28 |
Vap'Expertvap-expert.fr
Specialized retail network selling e-cigarettes to help customers quit smoking, with shops in Rhône, Ain, and Saône et Loire providing support for tobacco cessation |
9 | |||
| 29 |
Office de tourisme de Divonne-les-Bainsdivonnelesbains.com
Leisure, travel & tourism company located in Divonne Les Bains, France, providing information and services for visitors in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region |
9 | |||
| 30 |
Couleur & Cocouleurandco.com
A family-owned concept store in Divonne-Les-Bains offering furniture, decor, gift ideas, and home & garden accessories, providing personalized guidance for creating unique spaces |
8 | |||
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