concrete initiatives to support companies

150 companies set up business in Essonne in 2005 (source: Essonne business property market 2005). These included Sanofi-Aventis (6,700 sq.m), ABB Automation (3,000 sq.m), Ricoh (2,250 sq.m), Quantel (9,200 sq.m), Playmobil (2,000 sq.m) and Facom (12,000 sq.m).

The Essonne Development Agency provides a gateway for investment and international development projects:

A dedicated manager to ensure support and customized follow-up for every project.

A multidisciplinary team working in five languages: French, English, German, Japanese and Spanish.