http://www.alsace.com/ alsace.com - A website brought to you by Alsace International, the economic development agency for the region of Alsace, France en - http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/informatics-ovh-launched-its-7th http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/informatics-ovh-launched-its-7th 2012-02-17T16:58:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Leading provider of hosting services in Europe, the OVH group has just launched its new data centre in Strasbourg (Alsace) and planed the construction of another one for 2013. OVH, a European leader based in Strasbourg Leading provider of hosting services in Europe, OVH puts into service its last data centre in Strasbourg. Called "Strasbourg 1" ("SBG 1"), this new building is unprecedented for the company. Indeed, the servers are hosted in containers. Ultra (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Leading provider of hosting services in Europe, the OVH group has just launched its new data centre </strong><strong> in Strasbourg (Alsace) and planed the construction of another one for 2013.</strong></p> <p><img height='106' width='99' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/OVH_Logo.gif" alt="" style='height:106px;width:99px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>OVH, a European leader based in Strasbourg</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Leading provider of hosting services in Europe</strong>, <strong>OVH </strong>puts into service its last <strong>data centre</strong> in <strong>Strasbourg</strong>. Called "Strasbourg 1" ("SBG 1"), this new building is unprecedented for the company. Indeed, the servers are hosted in <strong>containers</strong>.<br /> <br /> Ultra secure, this <strong>dataprocessing centre </strong>can host until 10.000 engines and deploy itself very quickly thanks to its <strong>modular structure</strong>. Thus, it offers to companies the possibility to shorten physically the distance separating them from their <strong>European subsidiaries</strong>.<br /> <br /> Within 2013, OVH plans the construction of a 2nd unit called "SGB 2"... In Strasbourg!<br /> <br /> More information:<br /> <br /><img src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L8xH11_puce-32883.gif" width='8' height='11' alt="-" style='height:11px;width:8px;' /> visit <a href="http://www.ovh.com/fr/index.xml" target="_blank">OVH</a>'s website<br /> <br /><img src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L8xH11_puce-32883.gif" width='8' height='11' alt="-" style='height:11px;width:8px;' /> see the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ovh.com/fr/images/videos/sbg1.xml">video</a> of the site's presentation</p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/engineering-gallia-sana-abesim-set http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/engineering-gallia-sana-abesim-set 2012-02-13T16:12:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Gallia Sana opened a commercial subsidiary in Strasbourg in order to accelerate its development on the French Market. A new setting up in Strasbourg, Alsace (Eastern France) Abesim is a Belgian engineering office with about 20 employees specialized inenvironmental consulting and soil diagnostic. Recently, this company opended a new commercial subsidiary in Strasbourg, Alsace (Eastern France) under the name of Gallia Sana to pursue its expansion in France with the support of (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Gallia Sana opened a commercial subsidiary in Strasbourg in order to accelerate its development on the French Market.</strong></p> <p><img height='174' width='133' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/GalliaSana_Logo.gif" style='height:174px;width:133px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>A new setting up in Strasbourg, Alsace (Eastern France)<br /> </strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Abesim</strong> is a <strong>Belgian engineering office</strong> with about 20 employees specialized inenvironmental consulting and soil diagnostic.</p> <p>Recently, this company opended a new commercial subsidiary in <strong>Strasbourg</strong>, <strong>Alsace</strong> (Eastern France) under the name of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.galliasana.com/"><strong>Gallia Sana</strong></a> to pursue its <strong>expansion in France</strong> with the support of Alsace International. This subsidiary will count 3 employees within the next 3 years.</p> <p>Mr. <strong>Johan L'Ecluse</strong>, General Manager of Gallia Sana, said that the company was well-positioned for public tenders thanks to its presence in Alsace, a region full of eco-activities.<br /> <br /> More information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.galliasana.com/">www.galliasana.com</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/telecom-ctdi-continues-to-expand http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/telecom-ctdi-continues-to-expand 2012-02-10T17:15:00Z text/html en Alsace.com The high-tech company CTDI continues to establish itself in the European growth market. In January, the French company CTDI SAS was set up in Strasbourg. “For our company, the new facility in France is an important prerequisite for further growth,“ explains Dieter Hollenbach, CEO of CTDI GmbH. CTDI chose Alsace to develop its business in France and in Europe During the start-up phase, there will probably be up to 50 new job openings, with more to follow later on. “In the Alsace (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The high-tech company CTDI continues to establish itself in the European growth market. In January, the French company CTDI SAS was set up in Strasbourg. “For our company, the new facility in France is an important prerequisite for further growth,“ explains Dieter Hollenbach, CEO of CTDI GmbH. </strong></p> <p><img height='76' width='250' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/CDTI_Logo.jpg" style='height:76px;width:250px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>CTDI chose Alsace to develop its business in France and in Europe</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>During the start-up phase, there will probably be up to 50 new job openings, with more to follow later on. “<strong>In the Alsace region, <a href="http://www.ctdi.eu/" target="_blank">CTDI SAS</a> is one of the largest new business start-ups in the past few years</strong>,“ as the business development agency for the Alsace region, Alsace International, points out. At its 8 locations in 6 countries in Europe, CTDI employs more than 1,000 people.</p> <p>The arguments in favor of the decision for Strasbourg were, on the one hand, its <strong>proximity to the company's Headquarters in Malsch, Germany</strong>, and on the other hand, the <strong>good transportation links</strong>, enabling the company to intensify its <strong>business relationships</strong> with its important French customers. “In the future, we will offer our customers a service range that is perfectly tailored to the require-ments of the French-speaking market,“ says <strong>Dieter Hollenbach</strong>. The first projects are already underway, and more are in the pipeline.</p> <p>The new workshop of <strong>more than 1,500 square meters </strong>(16,146 square feet) has already been equipped with some test and measurement devices. In the future, <strong>technical communication network infrastructure component</strong><strong>s</strong>—such as modems, set-top boxes, wireline and wireless circuit boards—will be tested and repaired at the new facility.</p> <p>CTDI will also use the test devices it developed in-house, referred to as GEN3 testers, in <strong>Strasbourg</strong>. “With our GEN3 testers, we can test all functions of a set-top box, a digital receiver or a modem automati-cally,“ concludes Dieter Hollenbach.</p> <p>More information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ctdi.eu/">www.ctdi.eu</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/informatics-terra-computer http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/informatics-terra-computer 2012-02-10T08:51:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Terra Computer France, the subsidiary of the Wortmann AG group based near Strasbourg in Alsace (Eastern France), plans to recruit several salesmen and to move into a low-energy building this year. Increasing turnover With 16 employees, Terra Computer France produces a range of computer and electronic products (Notebooks, computers, servers and ThinClients). It recently announced a 21.8 M€ turnover in 2011, representing an increase of 20% from 2010. In the same year, this (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Terra Computer France, the </strong><strong>subsidiary of</strong><strong> the Wortmann AG group based near Strasbourg in Alsace (Eastern France), plans to recruit several salesmen and to move into a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>low-energy building this year.</strong></p> <p><img height='49' width='167' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Terra_Logo.jpg" alt="" style='height:49px;width:167px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Increasing turnover<br /> </strong></span></li> </ul> <p>With 16 employees, <a href="http://www.terra-computer.fr/" target="_blank"><strong>Terra Computer France</strong></a> produces a range of <strong>computer and electronic products</strong> (Notebooks, computers, servers and ThinClients). It recently announced a <strong>21.8 M€ turnover</strong> in 2011, representing an increase of 20% from 2010.<br /> <br /> In the same year, this subsidiary based in Alsace expanded its network with <strong>100 new retailers</strong>. Nowadays, it benefits from<strong> 380 partners</strong> in France.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><b class="b4">New development projects</b></span></li> </ul> <p>Thanks to its good business model, Terra Computer France plans <strong>to</strong> <strong>recruit 4 to 5 salesmen </strong>and to move into a <strong>800m² low-energy building</strong> in the city of Vendenheim (near Strasbourg) this year.<br /> <br /> More information: <a href="http://www.terra-computer.fr/" target="_blank">www.terra-computer.fr</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-alsace-chose-to-be-the http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-alsace-chose-to-be-the 2012-02-08T09:53:00Z text/html en Alsace.com During the next few months, the site of Gaggenau Industrie SAS, integrated into the BSH group (Bosch-Siemens), will host a global showcase. A global showcase in Alsace This new setting up underlines the group's desire to make the Alsatian site durable and to give it a global dimension. Currently, the Alsatian factory of Gaggenau Industrie SAS develops and produces high-range of cooking appliances. More information: (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>During the </strong><strong>next </strong><strong>few months, the site of Gaggenau Industrie SAS, integrated into the BSH </strong><strong>group</strong><strong> (Bosch-Siemens</strong><strong>), will host a global showcase.</strong></p> <p><img height='20' width='120' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Gaggenau_Logo.gif" alt="" style='height:20px;width:120px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong> A global showcase in Alsace<br /> </strong></span></li> </ul> <p>This new setting up underlines the group's desire to <strong>make the Alsatian site durable</strong> and to give it a <strong>global dimension</strong>.<br /> <br /> Currently, the Alsatian factory of <a href="http://www.gaggenau.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Gaggenau Industrie SAS</strong></a> develops and produces high-range of <b class="b2">cook</b><b class="b3">ing</b><b class="b4"> appliances</b>.<br /> <br /> More information: <a href="http://www.gaggenau.com/" target="_blank">www.gaggenau.com</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/automotive-the-vehicle-of-future http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/automotive-the-vehicle-of-future 2012-02-06T15:16:00Z text/html en Alsace.com In partnership with several European clusters, the Vehicle of Future cluster ("Pôle Véhicule du Futur") works on a new european project oriented towards vehicles recycling. 2M€ of investment The Pôle Véhicule du Futur Alsace Franche-Comté is a French competitiveness cluster that organises the particular competencies of its geographical remit and missions around solutions for future vehicles and mobility. It supports the innovation and development of its locally-based (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>In partnership with several European clusters, the Vehicle of Future cluster ("<em>Pôle Véhicule du Futur</em>") works on a new european project oriented towards vehicles </strong><strong>recycling</strong><strong>.</strong></p> <p><img height='92' width='271' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/PoleVehiculeFutur_Logo.jpg" style='height:92px;width:271px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>2M€ of investment</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vehiculedufutur.com/EN/a-french-competitiveness-cluster.html"><strong>Pôle Véhicule du Futur Alsace Franche-Comté</strong></a> is a French competitiveness <strong>cluster </strong>that organises the particular competencies of its geographical remit and missions around solutions for future <strong>vehicles </strong>and <strong>mobility</strong>. It supports the <strong>innovation </strong>and <strong>development </strong>of its locally-based enterprises through the PerfoEST programme and fosters industrial excellence.</p> <p>Called <strong>S-Life</strong> (European Synergies and Co-operation for Sustainable vehicle along the Life-Cycle), its new project is supported by the <strong>European Union </strong>for 2M€.<br /> <br /> More information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vehiculedufutur.com/EN/a-french-competitiveness-cluster.html">www.vehiculedufutur.com</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/food-industry-carlsberg-invest http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/food-industry-carlsberg-invest 2012-02-06T09:45:43Z text/html en Alsace.com Carlsberg plans to invest 17M€ in Alsace in order to built a European development centre on the site of its French subsidiary: Kronenbourg. 17M€ of investment in Alsace Carlsberg, the Danish brewer, plans to built a new technical development centre for Kronenbourg's drinking and packaging by 3 years in Obernai (Northern Alsace). Brasseries Kronenbourg, which employ about 1.200 people, are the French's leaders on the Beer Market (about 30% share in terms of volume). They product about (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Carlsberg plans to invest 17M€ in Alsace in order to built </strong><strong>a European </strong><strong>development </strong><strong>centre </strong><strong>on the site of its French subsidiary: Kronenbourg.</strong></p> <p><img height='104' width='160' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/BrasseriesKronenbourg_Logo.png" alt="" style='height:104px;width:160px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>17M€ of investment in Alsace</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Carlsberg</strong>, the Danish brewer, plans to built a new <strong>technical development centre</strong> for Kronenbourg's drinking and packaging by 3 years in Obernai (Northern Alsace).</p> <p><strong>Brasseries Kronenbourg</strong>, which employ about 1.200 people, are the French's leaders on the Beer Market (about 30% share in terms of volume). They product about 6.5M hectolitres of beers each year.</p> <p>Carlsberg already invested 11M€ on this site. This new investment reinforce the position of Kronenbourg as a <strong>European cluster</strong>.</p> <p>More information:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.brasseries-kronenbourg.com/Pages/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>Brasseries Kronenbourg</strong></a>'s website</li> <li><a href="http://www.carlsberg.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Carlsberg</strong></a>'s website</li> </ul></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/recherche-l-universite-de http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/recherche-l-universite-de 2012-02-02T14:42:33Z text/html en Alsace.com The University of Strasbourg (the First university of France) officially launched its new international project. Health Campus The new international project of the University of Strasbourg will be provided for M€750 by the French government in order to finance in particular several research centres in Alsace. The University of Strasbourg will be also recruit several researchers. Thanks to this investment, the Alsace region will be the 2nd Campus Santé (Health Campus) of (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The University of Strasbourg (the First university of France) officially launched its new international project.</strong></p> <p><img height='100' width='166' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Institutions/UniversiteDeStrasbourg.JPG" alt="" style='height:100px;width:166px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Health Campus<br /> </strong></span></li> </ul> <p>The new international project of the <a href="http://www.unistra.fr/index.php?id=unistra_en" target="_blank"><strong>University of Strasbourg</strong></a> will be provided for M€750 by the French government in order to finance in particular several<strong> research centres</strong> in Alsace. The University of Strasbourg will be also recruit several <strong>researchers</strong>.</p> <p>Thanks to this investment, the Alsace region will be the 2nd<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><em>Campus Santé</em> (<strong>Health Campus</strong>) of France.</p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/economy-and-research-alsace http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/economy-and-research-alsace 2012-01-31T10:22:07Z text/html en Alsace.com The Regional Agency for Innovation ('Agence Régionale de l'Innovation - ARI') joined the European Centre for Business and Innovation ('Centre Européen d'Entreprise et d'Innovation - CEEI'). Creation of Alsace Innovation The Regional Agency for Innovation and the European Centre for Business and Innovation merged into a unique organization: Alsace Innovation. Created by the Alsace Region and the Alsace Chamber of Commerce and Industry in order to support all projects of businessmen and (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The </strong><strong>Regional </strong><strong>Agency for </strong><strong>Innovation ('<em>Agence Régionale de l'Innovation - ARI</em>') joined the European Centre for Business and Innovation ('<em>Centre Européen d'Entreprise et d'Innovation - CEEI</em>').</strong></p> <p><img height='106' width='91' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Institutions/Region-Alsace-quad.jpg" alt="" style='height:106px;width:91px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Creation of Alsace Innovation</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>The Regional Agency for Innovation and the European Centre for Business and Innovation merged into a unique <span class="clickable">organization</span>: <strong>Alsace Innovation</strong>.</p> <p>Created by the <strong>Alsace Region</strong> and the <strong>Alsace Chamber of Commerce and Industry</strong> in order to support all projects of<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><strong>businessmen</strong> and <strong>researchers </strong>who want to innovate, the new agency will be based in Mulhouse (Southern Alsace).</p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/biotech-polyplus-transfection-sa http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/biotech-polyplus-transfection-sa 2012-01-28T09:20:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Polyplus-Transfection SA, based near Strasbourg, launches PEIpro as an answer to scientists' needs. The company focuses on the development of innovative solutions for molecular and cell biology. Polyplus-Transfection SA Polyplus-transfection SA is a biotech company, which develops and sells innovative solutions for Research, Bioproduction and Therapy. Based in Illkirch, near Strasbourg, the company, which owns of patents and licences, offers a range of exclusive products via an (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Polyplus-Transfection SA, based near Strasbourg, launches PEIpro as an answer to scientists' needs.</strong> <strong>The company focuses on the development of innovative solutions for </strong><b class="b5">molecular </b><b class="b4">and</b><b class="b3"> </b><b class="b4">cell</b><b class="b3"> biology.</b></p> <p><b class="b3"><img height='74' width='182' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Polyplus_Logo.gif" alt="" style='height:74px;width:182px;' /></b></p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Polyplus-Transfection SA</span></strong></li> </ul> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.polyplus-transfection.com/"><strong>Polyplus-transfection SA</strong></a> is a <strong>biotech company</strong>, which develops and sells innovative solutions for Research, Bioproduction and Therapy.<br /> <br /> Based in Illkirch, near Strasbourg, the company, which owns of patents and licences, offers a range of exclusive products via an international distribution network.</p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">PEIpro</span></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>PEIpro </strong>is a reagent for the production of recombinant proteins and antibodies with suspension-adapted cells in synthetic culture media.</p> <p>« This new product intended for <strong>Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies </strong>will tend to reinforce the activity of Polyplus on the increasing market of bioproduction » said <strong>Mark Bloomfield</strong>, CEO of Polyplus-transfection. <br /> <br /> Today, PEIpro is the only product available on the market which complies with regulatory guidelines on raw materials used in bioproduction.<br /> <br /> More information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.polyplus-transfection.com/">www.polyplus-transfection.com</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-wartsila-opens-its-new http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-wartsila-opens-its-new 2012-01-23T16:43:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. The international group has just opened its new French coporate headquarters in Mulhouse (Southern Alsace). Wärtsilä France settles in a new business centre Wärtsilä France has just opened its brand new head office in the city of Mulhouse, where a business centre named 'Vert et eau' ('Green and water') has just been built. More information: (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. The international group has just opened its new French coporate headquarters in Mulhouse (Southern Alsace).</strong></p> <p><img height='66' width='110' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Wartsila_Logo.gif" alt="" style='height:66px;width:110px;' /></p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Wärtsilä France settles in a new business centre</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br /> </span></li> </ul> <p><a href="http://www.wartsila.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Wärtsilä France</strong></a> has just opened its brand new head office in the city of Mulhouse, where a business centre named 'Vert et eau' ('<em>Green and water</em>') has just been built. </p> <p>More information: <a href="http://www.wartsila.com/" target="_blank">www.wartsila.com</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/food-industry-mars-invests-45meur http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/food-industry-mars-invests-45meur 2011-12-02T14:56:00Z text/html en Alsace.com The American group Mars plans to invest 40M€ to increase the production of its factory located in Haguenau near Strasbourg, in Alsace. 40M€ of investment Mars, the 4th international group in food industry, relies on its Alsatian factory, which makes the famous M&M's for the French market. Mars Chocolat France, the French subsidiary of the group chaired by Thierry Gaillard, adds that this investment aim to increase significantly the production capacity of the Alsatian site. This (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The American group Mars plans to invest 40M€ to increase the production of its factory located in Haguenau near Strasbourg, in Alsace.</strong></p> <p><img height='102' width='250' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Mars_logo.png" style='height:102px;width:250px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>40M€ of investment</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Mars</strong>, the 4th international group in <strong>food industry</strong>, relies on its Alsatian factory, which makes the famous <strong>M&M's</strong> for the French market.</p> <p><strong>Mars Chocolat France</strong>, the French subsidiary of the group chaired by <strong>Thierry Gaillard</strong>, adds that this investment aim to increase significantly the <strong>production capacity</strong> of the Alsatian site. This project will create about <strong>10 jobs</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>1.200 jobs in Alsace</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Mars Chocolat France</strong> has another <strong>factory </strong>in our region. This one is located in Steinbourg (Northern Alsace). It is specialized in ice cream bars making and employs 1.200 people in Alsace.</p> <p>More information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mars.com/ ">www.mars.com </a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-capitol-invests-73meur-in http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-capitol-invests-73meur-in 2011-11-23T15:02:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Capitol plans to invest 73M€ in the building of a second production unit in Niederbronn-les-Bains, in the Department of Bas-Rhin (Northern Alsace). A 2nd factory in Alsace Capitol, the American group specialized in packaging for food, pharmaceutical and medical industries, announced the set up of a second production unit in Niederbronn-les-Bains. The first factory was built on the activity zone of Sandholz in 1999. 73M€ of investment, 300 jobs created The project planned by (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Capitol plans to invest 73M€ in the building of a second production unit in Niederbronn-les-Bains, in the Department of Bas-Rhin (Northern Alsace).</strong></p> <p><img height='43' width='283' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Capitol_Europe_Logo.jpg" style='height:43px;width:283px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>A 2nd factory in Alsace</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Capitol</strong>, the American group specialized in packaging for <strong>food, pharmaceutical and medical industries</strong>, announced the set up of a second production unit in Niederbronn-les-Bains. The first factory was built on the <strong>activity zone</strong> of Sandholz in 1999.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>73M€ of investment, 300 jobs created </strong></span></li> </ul> <p>The project planned by Capitol costs almost 100M$ (73M€). According to <strong>Robert Abrams</strong>, CEO of Capitol, the new production unit will be dedicated to the making of a product based on a <strong>patented innovative technology</strong>. It will employ 70 to 100 people in the short term, then 200 to 300 employees during the next 7 years. Works are planned for 2013.</p> <p>More information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.capitoleurope.com/">www.capitoleurope.com</a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-burkert-invested-2meur-in http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industry-burkert-invested-2meur-in 2011-11-07T15:06:00Z text/html en Alsace.com The international group Bürkert (Germany) decided to invest in training and R&D. In this way its Alsatian subsidiary has been provided with 2M€. Alsace: 70% of the group's turnover Bürkert, one of the world's leading companies for measurement and control technology, set up a subsidiary in France in the city of Triembach-au-Val (Northern Alsace). This factory has 150 employees and makes 70% of the group's turnover. 2M€ of investment in R&D Thanks to this investment, the (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The international group Bürkert (Germany) decided to invest in training and R&D. In this way its Alsatian subsidiary has been provided with 2M€.</strong></p> <p><img height='83' width='217' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Burkert_Logo.jpg" alt="" style='height:83px;width:217px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Alsace: 70% of the group's turnover</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bürkert</strong>, one of the world's leading companies for <strong>measurement </strong>and <strong>control</strong> <strong>technology</strong>, set up a subsidiary in France in the city of Triembach-au-Val (Northern Alsace). This factory has 150 employees and makes <strong>70% of the group's turnover</strong>.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>2M€ of investment in R&D</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>Thanks to this investment, the Alsatian site of the group which benefits from a <strong>R&D centre</strong> has been equipped with a new<strong> clean room</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Bürkert </strong>invests in <strong>training </strong>too. For example its Alsatian factory currently counts 12 trainees and has already trained 8 employees in several subjects as foreign-language studies.</p> <p>More information: <a href="http://www.burkert.com/" target="_blank">www.burkert.com</a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/international-3-quebecker http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/international-3-quebecker 2011-11-05T15:11:00Z text/html en Alsace.com In October, Alsace International visited 3 companies in Montreal, Quebec and the city of Trois Rivieres which plan to set up in Alsace and create several jobs in our region. The Alsace International team was accompanied by several Partners to support the business development project of the companies they met. Alsace International has a strong international culture with its multi-cultural and multi-lingual team, as well as its world-wide network of experienced representatives. For (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>In October, Alsace International visited 3 companies in Montreal, Quebec and the city of Trois Rivieres which plan to set up in Alsace and create several jobs in our region. </strong></p> <p><img height='102' width='237' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Partenaires/logo-small-png24.png" style='height:102px;width:237px;' /></p> <p>The <strong>Alsace International team</strong> was accompanied by several Partners to support the <strong>business development project</strong> of the companies they met. <br /> <br /> <strong>Alsace International</strong> has a strong international culture with its multi-cultural and multi-lingual team, as well as its world-wide network of experienced representatives. For more information about <strong>business opportunities in the Alsace region</strong>, please contact <a href="javascript:void(location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(106,99,46,104,97,103,101,114,64,97,108,115,97,99,101,45,105,110,116,101,114,110,97,116,105,111,110,97,108,46,101,117)+'?')">Jean-Claude Hager</a>.<br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/land-buildings-alsace-development http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/land-buildings-alsace-development 2011-10-24T14:15:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Alsace offers numerous advantages for businesses interested either in moving here or in expanding their existing operations in the area. The region has a wide range of quality greenfield sites, business parks specifically tailored to your needs, and top-class services, that you can discover on www.alsace-development.com: Greenfield sites Public property Economic Areas (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Alsace offers numerous advantages for businesses interested either in moving here or in expanding their existing operations in the area.</strong></p> <p><img height='44' width='250' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Partenaires/AlsaceDeveloppement_Logo.png" alt="" style='height:44px;width:250px;' /></p> <p>The region has a wide range of quality greenfield sites, business parks specifically tailored to your needs, and top-class services, that you can discover on <a href="http://www.alsace-development.com/" target="_blank"><strong>www.alsace-development.com</strong></a>:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.alsace-development.com/greenfield-sites" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Greenfield sites</strong></span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.alsace-development.com/public-property" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Public property</strong></span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.alsace-development.com/economic-areas" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Economic Areas</strong></span></a><br /> </li> </ul></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/178 http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/178 2011-10-19T14:07:00Z text/html en Alsace.com FedEx, the world's leading international express shipping company, announced the opening of a 2 400m² agency in Souffelweyersheim, next to Strasbourg (Alsace, Eastern France). 90% of the world's GNP available in 48h Thanks to this new setting up in Alsace, FedEx allows regional companies to reach 90% of the world's GNP in 48h. Thus, a package sent by a company from Alsace before 5:30 p.m. to the USA will reach its destination by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time the next day. + more (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>FedEx, the world's leading international express shipping company, announced the opening of a 2 400m² agency in Souffelweyersheim, next to Strasbourg (Alsace, Eastern France).</strong></p> <p><img height='51' width='142' alt="" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Fedex_Logo.jpg" style='height:51px;width:142px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>90% of the world's GNP available in 48h</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>Thanks to this new setting up in Alsace, <strong>FedEx </strong>allows regional companies to reach <strong>90% of the world's GNP</strong> in 48h. <br /> <br /> Thus, a package sent by a company from Alsace before 5:30 p.m. to the USA will reach its destination by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time the next day.<br /> <br /> + more information: <a href="http://www.fedex.com/ " target="_blank">www.fedex.com </a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/health-weleda-s-alsatian http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/health-weleda-s-alsatian 2011-10-17T14:01:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Weleda announced a € 22.4 Million investment plan in order to build new premises and optimize facilities in Huningue (Alsace, Eastern France). A € 22.4 Million investment plan Weleda, the Swiss industrial group, is about to expand and optimize its facilities in Huningue. This project includes new premises for laboratories and manufacturing plants as well as new pharmaceutical and cosmetical production lines. Creating 30 jobs The Weleda site based in Huningue has 364 (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Weleda announced a € 22.4 Million investment plan in order to build new premises and optimize facilities in Huningue (Alsace, Eastern France).</strong></p> <p><img height='91' width='98' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/Weleda_Logo.png" alt="" style='height:91px;width:98px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>A € 22.4 Million investment plan</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Weleda</strong>, the Swiss industrial group, is about to expand and optimize its facilities in <strong>Huningue</strong>. <br /> <br /> This project includes <strong>new premises</strong> for laboratories and manufacturing plants as well as new pharmaceutical and cosmetical <strong>production lines</strong>.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Creating 30 jobs</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>The Weleda site based in Huningue has <strong>364 employees </strong>and a turnover of <strong>€ 66 Million</strong>. Thanks to this investment plan, the industrial group will create <strong>30 jobs </strong>in Alsace.<br /> <br /> + more information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.weleda.fr/">www.weleda.fr</a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/health-rmo-celebrates-45-years-of http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/health-rmo-celebrates-45-years-of 2011-10-13T13:57:00Z text/html en Alsace.com RMO Europe, that benefited from a 40% increase of its activity during the past 20 years, is celebrating 45 years of presence in the continent. &bull; Rocky Mountain Orthodontics counts on European quality and certification Rocky Mountain Orthodontics (RMO), located in Denver Colorado, is The World's Oldest Synergistic, Bioprogressive(r), Breathing Enhancement Orthodontic Company(r). Today, RMO has over 60 dealers in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East and (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>RMO Europe, that benefited from a 40% increase of its activity during the past 20 years, is celebrating 45 years of presence in the continent.</strong></p> <p><img height='57' width='195' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LOGOS/Companies/RMO_Logo.jpg" alt="" style='height:57px;width:195px;' /><br /> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>&bull; Rocky Mountain Orthodontics counts on European quality and certification</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Rocky Mountain Orthodontics (RMO)</strong>, located in Denver Colorado, is The World's Oldest Synergistic, Bioprogressive(r), Breathing Enhancement Orthodontic Company(r).<br /> Today, RMO has over 60 dealers in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East and South America. The group, which set up in Europe in 1966, has almost 400 employees.<br /> <br /> RMO relies on European <strong>quality </strong>and <strong>certification </strong>to maintain its market shares. Its European subsidiary, chaired by Marc Mayer, has 42 employees and a <strong>€ 10 millions turnover.</strong><br /> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>&bull; RMO is supported by RMO Europe as its subsidiary in Strasbourg, France</strong></span></p> <p>When the group thought about consolidating its European activities, <strong>Illkirch's site</strong>, near Strasbourg (Eastern France), deemed to be the most competitive (more than 5 other European sites).<br /> <br /> <strong>RMO Europe</strong> laid its subsidiary's first stone in <strong>Alsace </strong>the 7th October of 1991. Since then, more than 35.000 types of products have been sent from llkirch's site.</p> <p>+ more information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rmortho.com/ ">www.rmortho.com </a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/energy-strasbourg-alsace-eastern http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/energy-strasbourg-alsace-eastern 2011-10-12T13:35:40Z text/html en Alsace.com The French Ministry of Energy and Sustainable Development as well as the French Ministry of Energy and Industry selected Strasbourg among 15 cities to produce biomass energy. Biomass Energy will be produced in Strasbourg After a national bid 15 cities were selected by the French Ministry of Energy and Sustainable Development as well as the French Ministry of Energy and Industry to produce biomass energy in France. Good news for Alsace: Strasbourg is one of these cities. (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The French Ministry of Energy and Sustainable Development as well as the French Ministry of Energy and Industry selected Strasbourg among 15 cities to produce biomass energy.</strong></p> <p><img height='119' width='95' alt="UPM-Kymmene logo" src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L95xH119_L93xH117_gif626a-77dce.gif" style='height:119px;width:95px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Biomass Energy will be produced in Strasbourg</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>After a national bid 15 cities were selected by the French Ministry of Energy and Sustainable Development as well as the French Ministry of Energy and Industry to produce <strong>biomass energy</strong> in France. <br /> <br /> Good news for Alsace: Strasbourg is one of these cities. <br /> <br /> Indeed, the Finnish company <strong>UPM-Kymmene </strong>plans the construction of a bio refinery on the site of <strong>Stracel</strong>, its French subsidiary located in Strasbourg (Port-du-Rhin).<br /> <br /> According to Stracel <strong>€400 million</strong> should be invested in this project which would create more than <strong>60 jobs</strong>.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Selection Criteria of the national bid:<br /> <br /> </strong></span></li> <li>Cost of electricity</li> <li>Energy effieciency</li> <li>Biomass supplying</li> <li>Building location</li> <li>Quality of supply</li> <li>Respect of national environmental pollution standards <br /> </li> </ul></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/software-swingmobility-is http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/software-swingmobility-is 2011-10-11T13:48:00Z text/html en Alsace.com SwingMobility, an Alsatian mobility solutions specialist, wants to set up subsidiaries in Canada, Morocco and Switzerland. 103% growth in 2010 SwingMobility (employees: 50 – turnover: €6.6 million) was created in Schiltigheim (Alsace, Eastern France) in 2003 by Patrick Metzger. The main focus of this company are human services -a growing market- and mobile marketing via QR Code. The company develops tools for touch pads and smartphones as well as innovative solutions like mobile (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>SwingMobility, an Alsatian mobility solutions specialist, wants to set up subsidiaries in Canada, Morocco and Switzerland.</strong></p> <p><img height='48' width='223' alt="SwingMobility logo" src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L223xH48_L297xH64_pngb3b9-b970b.png" style='height:48px;width:223px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>103% growth in 2010</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>SwingMobility </strong>(employees: 50 – turnover: €6.6 million) was created in <strong>Schiltigheim</strong> (Alsace, Eastern France) in 2003 by <strong>Patrick Metzger</strong>. The main focus of this company are human services -a growing market- and mobile marketing via QR Code.<br /> <br /> The company develops tools for touch pads and smartphones as well as innovative solutions like mobile security systems against<strong> personal attack</strong> or tools detecting <strong>lack of movement </strong>or <strong>falls of the elderly</strong>.<br /> <br /> Recently, the company bought 3 societies: Nogema, 1PIM and adPhone and saw its growth reaching 103% in 2010. The group, already established in <strong>Germany</strong>, wants to expand to <strong>Canada</strong>, <strong>Morocco </strong>and <strong>Switzerland</strong>.<br /> <br /> + more information: <a href="http://www.swingmobility.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.swingmobility.co.uk</a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/health-protip-rewarded-by-the http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/health-protip-rewarded-by-the 2011-10-10T13:54:00Z text/html en Alsace.com PROTiP, located in Strasbourg (Alsace, Eastern France), has received the Translational Research Award of the European Society for Biomaterials (Société Européenne des Biomatériaux) during an annual congress in Ireland. Medical prostheses and implants using porous titanium Among PROTiP's ear, nose and throat activities, the company is designing an artificial larynx. The results of work conducted by the ProTip team have already validated the biocompatibility and cell colonization of its (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>PROTiP, located in Strasbourg (Alsace, Eastern France), has received the Translational Research Award of the European Society for Biomaterials (<em>Société Européenne des Biomatériaux</em>) during an annual congress in Ireland.</strong></p> <p><img height='66' width='171' alt="Protip logo" src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L171xH66_L192xH74_jpg6a84-7277d.jpg" style='height:66px;width:171px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Medical prostheses and implants using porous titanium</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>Among <a target="_blank" href="http://www.protipmedical.com/"><strong>PROTiP</strong></a>'s ear, nose and throat activities, the company is designing an <strong>artificial larynx</strong>. The results of work conducted by the ProTip team have already validated the biocompatibility and cell colonization of its <strong>porous titanium</strong>.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Prestigious awards</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>ProTip, based in Strasbourg, was founded in 2004 and has since benefited from strong support from the <strong>Alsace region</strong> and <strong>Oseo</strong>, a French government innovation agency. <br /> <br /> The company has won several prestigious awards in France. It has established <strong>partnerships </strong>with a number of academic institutions and has recently strengthened its ties with the <strong>University Hospitals of Strasbourg</strong> and with <strong>Inserm</strong>. <br /> <br /> A team of <strong>experienced managers</strong> is in place with the objective of accelerating the company's development.<br /> <br /> + more information: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.protipmedical.com/">www.protipmedical.com </a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/nobel-prize-for-medicine-jules http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/nobel-prize-for-medicine-jules 2011-10-07T12:52:00Z text/html en Alsace.com The 2011 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine was awarded to Jules Hoffmann of the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology of Strasbourg. A new recognition of our scientific excellence After the 2011 CNRS* Gold Medal (*French National Centre for Scientific Research), Jules Hoffmann was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for his research in immunology. This new highest honor illustrates -one more time- the international excellence of our region. picture: (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The 2011 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine was awarded to Jules Hoffmann of the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology of Strasbourg. </strong></p> <p><img height='120' width='91' src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L91xH120_L120xH158_jp74cd-2f9ab.jpg" alt="Jules Hoffmann" style='height:120px;width:91px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>A new recognition of our scientific excellence</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>After the 2011 <strong>CNRS* Gold Medal</strong> (*French National Centre for Scientific Research), <strong>Jules Hoffmann</strong> was awarded the 2011 <strong>Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine </strong>for his research in immunology.</p> <p>This new highest honor illustrates -one more time- the international excellence of our region.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);">picture: National Institute of Health</span><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/the-strategy-of-the-alsace-brand http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/the-strategy-of-the-alsace-brand 2011-09-27T12:58:00Z text/html en Alsace.com Region Alsace presented the strategy of the « Alsace » brand, designed to make our region more attractive for international companies. Concept, guidelines and key actions Philippe Richert, Minister in charge of regional and local authorities and President of the Regional Council of Alsace and Nathalie Roos, Regional Advisor in charge of the « Alsace » label project revealed the concept, the guidelines and the key actions of the label strategy to 300 businessmen and managers. (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>Region Alsace presented the strategy of the « Alsace » brand, designed to make our region more attractive for international companies.</strong></p> <p><img height='82' width='126' src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L126xH82_L146xH95_jpg88f0-99f53.jpg" alt="Alsace's brand" style='height:82px;width:126px;' /></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Concept, guidelines and key actions</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Philippe Richert</strong>, Minister in charge of regional and local authorities and President of the Regional Council of Alsace and <strong>Nathalie Roos</strong>, Regional Advisor in charge of the « Alsace » label project revealed the concept, the guidelines and the key actions of the label strategy to 300 businessmen and managers.</p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>Design</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>At the end of the presentation, many businessmen and managers accepted to be part of the ‘‘<strong>leading firms</strong>'' group that will work to adapt this <strong>shared brand</strong> to the Alsatian firms' needs.</p> <p>Next step: the presentation of the coded brand at the beginning of 2012.<br /> <br /> + more information: <a href="http://www.region-alsace.eu/medias/documents/actualites/communiques-2011/09-septembre/2011-09-23-marque-alsace.pdf" target="_blank">Region Alsace press release</a> (French)<br /> <br /> <span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);">picture: presentation of the region's identity to Alsace's Ambassadors (step #1 of the creation of the ‘‘Alsace'' brand)</span><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/hybrid-technology-peugeot-citroen http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/hybrid-technology-peugeot-citroen 2011-09-15T13:06:00Z text/html en Alsace.com The Production centre of PSA Peugeot Citroën located in Mulhouse has been selected to assemble the rear end of the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4. This new vehicle using hybrid diesel technology will be sold in a few days. A world first PSA Peugeot Citroën will be the first car manufacturer to sell a hybrid diesel car. Indeed, the French company decided to associate diesel with electricity to expand hybrid technology in Europe. First vehicle to benefit from this technology, the 3008 (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>The Production centre of PSA Peugeot Citroën located in Mulhouse has been selected to assemble the rear end of the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4. This new vehicle using hybrid diesel technology will be sold in a few days.</strong></p> <p><strong><img height='103' width='155' alt="Alsace hybrid technologie" src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L155xH103_L158xH105_jp1ddc-ace7c.jpg" style='height:103px;width:155px;' /></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><strong>A world first</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>PSA Peugeot Citroën</strong> will be the first car manufacturer to sell a <strong>hybrid diesel car</strong>. Indeed, the French company decided to associate diesel with electricity to expand hybrid technology in <strong>Europe</strong>. <br /> <br /> First vehicle to benefit from this technology, the <strong>3008 HYbrid4 </strong>will be sold in a few days. This vehicle is made in Sochaux (Doubs, Eastern France) integrating the rear end produced in <strong>Mulhouse</strong> (Alsace, Eastern France). The site invested €4.2 million to set up this assembly in line.</p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">4 vehicles concerned by this innovative technology</span></strong></li> </ul> <p>PSA will produce <strong>6.000 Peugeot 3008 hybrids per year</strong>. A number which would double in 2012 with the arrival of the <strong>Citroën DS5</strong> (star of the Frankfurt Motor Show) and reach 30.000 with arrival of the <strong>Peugeot 508 sedan and break RXH</strong>.</p> <p>The site works on other projects such as the development of a<strong> pollutant emissions control activity</strong> for all the manufacturing plants of the group as well as the <strong>setting up of an automobile plant in Mulhouse</strong> in the context of the <strong>joint-venture with BMW</strong>.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 128, 128);">picture: <a href="http://www.photo-libre.fr/" target="_blank">www.photo-libre.fr</a></span><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/innovation-in-strasbourg-contact http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/innovation-in-strasbourg-contact 2011-09-13T14:00:00Z text/html en Alsace.com French premiere - The city of Strasbourg deploys the contact-less payment technology applied to parking meters. The 765 parking meters of the Urban Community of Strasbourg are gradually equipped with a contact-less payment solution by credit card or mobile phone. It is not the first time that the Alsatian Capital tests the contact-less payment. Indeed, in 2006, the French Bank Crédit Mutuel -created in Alsace- was pioneer while testing payments with mobile phones in Strasbourg. (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><strong>French premiere - The city of Strasbourg deploys the contact-less payment technology applied to parking meters.</strong></p> <p><img height='96' width='138' src="http://www.alsace.com/local/cache-vignettes/L138xH96_L134xH94_pngac87-64816.png" alt="Strasbourg, Alsace, contactless payment" style='height:96px;width:138px;' /></p> <p>The <strong>765 parking meters</strong> of the Urban Community of Strasbourg are gradually equipped with a contact-less payment solution by <strong>credit card</strong> or <strong>mobile phone</strong>.</p> <p>It is not the first time that the Alsatian Capital tests the contact-less payment. Indeed, in 2006, the French Bank <strong>Crédit Mutuel </strong>-created in Alsace- was <strong>pioneer </strong>while testing payments with mobile phones in Strasbourg.</p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Strasbourg, contact-less mobile payment leader </span></strong></li> </ul> <p>On the one hand, Strasbourg (which has been recognized as « <strong>the leading area in contact-less mobile payment </strong>» in January 2011) decided to equip its parking meters with this innovative solution in order to <strong>make it easier for drivers</strong> as well as to <strong>solve logistics problems</strong> caused by the annual collection of 46 tonnes of coins.</p> <p>Strasbourg also plans to use this technology to manage information or services for <strong>transports</strong>, <strong>culture</strong>, <strong>tourism </strong>or <strong>human services </strong>fields.</p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">What for shopkeepers?</span></strong></li> </ul> <p>Currently, <strong>Crédit Mutuel-CIC</strong>, <strong>Crédit Agricole</strong> and <strong>BNP Paribas</strong> are replacing <strong>Strasbourg shopkeepers' payment terminals</strong> (2,000 already equipped) and renew Visa or Mastercard payment cards by specimens adapted to contact-less payment.</p> <p><strong>200,000 contact-less cards</strong> have already been distributed in the Alsatian capital.<br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/electricite-de-strasbourg-and http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/electricite-de-strasbourg-and 2011-03-23T09:56:11Z text/html en Alsace.com Producing more electricity than consumed, the first energy-positive house in Alsace has just been inaugurated on March 18, 2011 in Kilstett. Called “Maé +” (meaning in abbreviated French “energy-positive house”), the house has been designed by the Alsatian constructor Maisons Hanau in partnership with Electricité de Strasbourg, the local electricity distributor. With an overall area of 90m², it will allow to considerably reduce its energy costs and, thanks to its solar panels, to produce a more (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>Producing more electricity than consumed, the first energy-positive house in Alsace has just been inaugurated on March 18, 2011 in Kilstett. <br /> Called “Maé +” (meaning in abbreviated French “energy-positive house”), the house has been designed by the Alsatian constructor Maisons Hanau in partnership with Electricité de Strasbourg, the local electricity distributor.<br /> With an overall area of 90m², it will allow to considerably reduce its energy costs and, thanks to its solar panels, to produce a more important quantity of energy than what will be consumed.<br /> Waiting to receive the official « BEPOS » certification for positive-energy houses, this first construction is anticipating the national thermal regulation which will be effective in 2020.<br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/computing-ovh-is-going-to-invest http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/computing-ovh-is-going-to-invest 2011-03-23T09:49:02Z text/html en Alsace.com The OVH group from Roubaix, which has imposed itself within the last 10 years as one of the most important datacenter in the world, announced last year that a new datacenter would be opened in Strasbourg (cf. First Eco from 29/03/2010). Hosting 25.000 servers, the unit will be located at the Rhine Port of Strasbourg, not far from the industry area “Bassin de l'Industrie”, which will allow to meet the needs of its customers from Eastern Europe. Estimated at several millions euros, the project (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>The OVH group from Roubaix, which has imposed itself within the last 10 years as one of the most important datacenter in the world, announced last year that a new datacenter would be opened in Strasbourg (cf. First Eco from 29/03/2010). Hosting 25.000 servers, the unit will be located at the Rhine Port of Strasbourg, not far from the industry area “Bassin de l'Industrie”, which will allow to meet the needs of its customers from Eastern Europe. Estimated at several millions euros, the project involves the creation of ten direct jobs and several others by subcontractors and service suppliers. <br /> The installations will be made of adaptable containers built by OVH and will contain the whole necessary equipment (computers, cooling system, maintenance), making a possible extension easier. Its activities being energy-intensive, OVH increases its efforts to diminish its energy-consumption.<br /> The group therefore intends to create a wind park of 8 windmills with a capacity of 6.4 megawatts in Ortoncourt (Vosges) for €5M. It plans furthermore to use the waterway to bring its service containers from Roubaix to Strasbourg. </p> <p><em>Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, <a href='http://www.firsteco.fr/' class='spip_out' rel='nofollow'>www.firsteco.fr</a> adapted from Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace, 17/03, AntoineLatham - Nord Eclair, 16/03</em></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/plastic-products-the-american-firm http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/plastic-products-the-american-firm 2010-12-16T14:01:58Z text/html en Alsace.com The American firm ES Robbins, founded in 1967 by Edward S. Robbins, manufactures and distributes products made from plastic extrusion for floor protection in offices, warehouses, stores and industry. World leader in this sector and accounting for a 60% market share in the United States, the firm now wants to conquer the European market. It's in this framework that it has located in Strasbourg. Under the direction of a native from Alsace, Jean-Louis Siegfried, the new entity could grow by (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>The American firm ES Robbins, founded in 1967 by Edward S. Robbins, manufactures and distributes products made from plastic extrusion for floor protection in offices, warehouses, stores and industry. World leader in this sector and accounting for a 60% market share in the United States, the firm now wants to conquer the European market. It's in this framework that it has located in Strasbourg. Under the direction of a native from Alsace, Jean-Louis Siegfried, the new entity could grow by 2012 through the creation of a logistics platform that should create around thirty jobs. For the time being, the distribution of their products is subcontracted to the Schenker group. In the long term, probably near the 2017 horizon, ES Robbins even plans to open a local production unit here. <br /> Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, <a href='http://www.firsteco.fr/' class='spip_out' rel='nofollow'>www.firsteco.fr</a> adapted from Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace, Christian Lienhardt, 06/11<br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industrial-valves-in-cernay http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/industrial-valves-in-cernay 2010-12-03T16:29:18Z text/html en Alsace.com Located in Cernay since 1966, Emerson Process Management manufactures high volume control valves for the petroleum, gas and nuclear industries. Over the years, the company has become more and more specialized in this field, which now represents 60% of its order log and 30% of its turnover. Benoît Demarne, site Director, has particularly mentioned a large market with the EPR as well as significant programs launched in China. Taking advantage of its positioning, the factory in Cernay has (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>Located in Cernay since 1966, Emerson Process Management manufactures high volume control valves for the petroleum, gas and nuclear industries. Over the years, the company has become more and more specialized in this field, which now represents 60% of its order log and 30% of its turnover. Benoît Demarne, site Director, has particularly mentioned a large market with the EPR as well as significant programs launched in China. Taking advantage of its positioning, the factory in Cernay has doubled its activity over the last five years going from 60 to €120M. After a slowdown in 2009 and 2010 due to the crisis, current forecasts call for 20% growth beginning in 2011. The firm has indicated that it is preparing to hire 15 to 20 people to reinforce its headcount of 370 employees.</p> <p>Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, <a href='http://www.firsteco.fr/' class='spip_out' rel='nofollow'>www.firsteco.fr</a> adapted from L'Alsace, 06/11, Jacques Prost<br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/electric-cars http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/electric-cars 2010-12-03T16:26:10Z text/html en Alsace.com Sew Usocome in Haguenau has developed a charging process by induction enabling batteries to be recharged by positioning a vehicle on a transfer plate embedded in the floor. This system could be installed on public parking lots or at supermarkets at the initiative of the Region of Alsace that wants to create an “electric car” sector. Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, www.firsteco.fr (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>Sew Usocome in Haguenau has developed a charging process by induction enabling batteries to be recharged by positioning a vehicle on a transfer plate embedded in the floor. This system could be installed on public parking lots or at supermarkets at the initiative of the Region of Alsace that wants to create an “electric car” sector.</p> <p>Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, <a href='http://www.firsteco.fr/' class='spip_out' rel='nofollow'>www.firsteco.fr</a> <br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/research-pharmacy http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/research-pharmacy 2010-11-26T10:02:23Z text/html en Alsace.com The company MT3D is currently completing the construction of a 2,500m² clinical research center in the economic zone of Rouffach. It is designed to put into application the protocols entrusted to it by pharmaceutical laboratories. Beginning in March, it will welcome candidates for clinical trials. Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, www.firsteco.fr (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>The company MT3D is currently completing the construction of a 2,500m² clinical research center in the economic zone of Rouffach. It is designed to put into application the protocols entrusted to it by pharmaceutical laboratories. Beginning in March, it will welcome candidates for clinical trials.</p> <p>Data source: First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, <a href='http://www.firsteco.fr/' class='spip_out' rel='nofollow'>www.firsteco.fr</a> <br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/research-a-center-for-integrative http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/research-a-center-for-integrative 2010-11-23T08:22:20Z text/html en Alsace.com The Park of Innovation in Illkirch plans to welcome a new research center dedicated to life sciences. Christened as the Center of integrative biology (CBI), it will break ground in 2011 and will be located between the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC) and the Clinical Institute for mice. This new 3,000m² structure will have the objective of studying biological mechanisms from the atom all the way up to organisms in mice and to select substances intended to (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>The Park of Innovation in Illkirch plans to welcome a new research center dedicated to life sciences. <br /> Christened as the Center of integrative biology (CBI), it will break ground in 2011 and will be located between the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC) and the Clinical Institute for mice. This new 3,000m² structure will have the objective of studying biological mechanisms from the atom all the way up to organisms in mice and to select substances intended to become medications. Operational in 2013, it will employ 150 people and will be operated by the IGBMC, which plans to become one of the five largest European institutes in bio-medicine. The investment amounts to €11M.</p> <p>Data source : First Eco Alsace et Lorraine, <a href='http://www.firsteco.fr/' class='spip_out' rel='nofollow'>www.firsteco.fr</a> adapted from Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace, 10/11, Didier Rose</p> <p> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/engineer-classes-with-an http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/engineer-classes-with-an 2010-11-04T10:43:35Z text/html en Alsace.com The “Grande Ecole” ECAM Strasbourg-Europe will educate young engineers in the international work environment of the Rhine area. The classes take place in French, German and English; moreover the students will do internships or projects in different European countries. The president of the school is A. Le Bihan, also president of Osram in Molsheim. Many regional companies have announced their support for ECAM Strasbourg-Europe, by offering for instance internships to the students to facilitate (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><img width='200' height='94' align="right" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/IMG-EN/News/ECAM_Logo.JPG" alt="ECAM" style='height:94px;width:200px;' />The “Grande Ecole” ECAM Strasbourg-Europe will educate young engineers in the international work environment of the Rhine area. The classes take place in French, German and English; moreover the students will do internships or projects in different European countries. The president of the school is A. Le Bihan, also president of Osram in Molsheim. Many regional companies have announced their support for ECAM Strasbourg-Europe, by offering for instance internships to the students to facilitate their entrance in the working life.</p> <p>The planning of the building of ECAM Strasbourg-Europe by ARX architecture is already finished. In the “Espace Européen” in Schiltigheim the school of engineering will reside next to the campus “Pôle Universtaire Cronenbourg” of the University of Strasbourg. A surface of 5500sqm will be dedicated to classrooms and research areas, offices and a cafeteria. The new school which is supported by local authorities is planned to open in 2012. Thus the number of new young engineers in the region should rise from 700 to 1000 by 2013.</p> <p>Here you can find more information: <a href="http://www.ecam-strasbourg.eu/ " target="_blank">www.ecam-strasbourg.eu</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/alsace-metropole-the-new http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/alsace-metropole-the-new 2010-08-06T15:11:17Z text/html en Alsace.com Published in French, English and German, Alsace Metropole keeps you informed of the latest initiatives and projects that illustrate how Alsace is on the move. 30 000 copies will be edited 3 times a year, and distributed to major regional airports, hotels, universities, business centres, …). The targeted reader is the international business community worldwide, including the 1200 international companies located in Alsace. Please flip through the 1st edition and check the website of Alsace (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><img width='200' height='258' align="right" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/COUV GB 72Dpi.jpg" alt="Alsace Metropole EN" style='height:258px;width:200px;' />Published in French, English and German, Alsace Metropole keeps you informed of the latest initiatives and projects that illustrate how Alsace is on the move.</p> <p>30 000 copies will be edited 3 times a year, and distributed to major regional airports, hotels, universities, business centres, …). The targeted reader is the international business community worldwide, including the 1200 international companies located in Alsace.</p> <p>Please flip through the <a href="http://fr.calameo.com/read/0003509115324d0a36fae" target="_blank">1st edition</a> and check the website of Alsace Metropole : <a target="_blank" href="http://www.alsace-metropole.eu/">www.alsace-metropole.eu</a><br /> </p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/international-encounters-mobilis http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/international-encounters-mobilis 2010-08-04T13:19:56Z text/html en Alsace.com The cluster “Pôle Vehicule du Futur”, and its partners, organize the 7th international encounters Mobilis 2010, on November 16 and 17, on the theme “Urban mobility: Evolution or revolution ?” Round-tables talks, project workshops, conferences, technological appointments and an exhibition area will offer you the opportunity to make contacts with personalities from the world of automobile, transportation and mobility. New this year : A Techno-Buzz that will give the companies who are part (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>The cluster “Pôle Vehicule du Futur”, and its partners, organize the 7th international encounters Mobilis 2010, on November 16 and 17, on the theme “Urban mobility: Evolution or revolution ?”<br /> <br /> Round-tables talks, project workshops, conferences, technological appointments and an exhibition area will offer you the opportunity to make contacts with personalities from the world of automobile, transportation and mobility. <br /> <br /> New this year : A Techno-Buzz that will give the companies who are part of Pôle Véhicule du Futur the opportunity to present their projects and developments !</p> <p>For more information and registration : <a href="http://www.mobilisconference.com/">www.mobilisconference.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/Mobilis_2010_pre-program_English.pdf">Upload pre-program MOBILIS</a></p> <p><img alt="" width='400' height='51' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/bandeau_468_60-FR.jpg" style='height:51px;width:400px;' /></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/alsace-energivie-becomes-a http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/alsace-energivie-becomes-a 2010-06-22T14:23:52Z text/html en Alsace.com Alsace has been recognized by the French government as a competitiveness cluster in the area of energy-plus buildings. Alsace énergivie is the only competitiveness cluster in France which focuses exclusively on buildings and their energy supply. Facts and figures about the competitiveness cluster Alsace énergivie : 1. Wide academic know-how : 3,000 Students, 500 Researchers, 3,300 publications and 300 research contracts 2. High innovation potential : more than 40 innovation projects (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><img alt="" align="right" width='186' height='68' src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LogoPoleAlsaceEnergivie%20web.jpg" style='height:68px;width:186px;' />Alsace has been recognized by the French government as a <em>competitiveness cluster</em> in the area of <strong>energy-plus buildings</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Alsace énergivie</strong> is the only competitiveness cluster in France which focuses exclusively on <strong>buildings</strong> and their <strong>energy supply</strong>. </p> <p>Facts and figures about the<em> </em><strong><em>competitiveness cluster Alsace énergivie</em></strong> :</p> <p><strong>1. Wide academic know-how : 3,000 Students, 500 Researchers, 3,300 publications and 300 research contracts</strong></p> <p><strong>2. High innovation potential : more than 40 innovation projects amounting to an estimated 211 Million Euros</strong></p> <p><strong>3. Synergy effects on the national and international level with all French and European competitiveness clusters.</strong></p> <p>Please visit the website of the new competitiveness cluster : <a href="http://pole.energivie.eu/">http://pole.energivie.eu/</a></p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/alsace-in-first-position-of-lonely http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/alsace-in-first-position-of-lonely 2010-06-21T12:45:27Z text/html en Alsace.com The travel guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has selected Alsace as one of the best travel destinations for 2010 along with places like Bali, Goa and the Baikal Lake. Alsace is the 4th most visited region in France and the 6 pages devoted to it will further highlight how attractive the region is to visit…and to live in. (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">The travel <span style="font-weight: normal">guidebook</span> publisher <span style="font-weight: normal">Lonely Planet</span> has selected Alsace as one of the best travel destinations for 2010 along with places like Bali, Goa and the Baikal Lake.</span></p> <div><span style="font-size: 10.5pt">Alsace is the 4^th most visited region in France and the 6 pages devoted to it will further highlight how attractive the region is to visit…and to live in.</span></div></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/automotive-a-unique-driving http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/automotive-a-unique-driving 2010-04-23T13:49:25Z text/html en Alsace.com The LINC Laboratory, a CNRS lab, dedicated to imaging and cognitive neurosciences, has been working on improving road safety thanks to a sophisticated driving simulator. André Dufour, who manages this simulator, explains that, thanks to 15 years of experience, the LINC Lab has developed a strong expertise highly appreciated by car manufacturers like Renault and PSA. The LINC platform is the only driving simulator of that level in (...) (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p><a href="http://www.human-physiol-electrophysiol.fr/" target="_blank"><img width='174' vspace="10" hspace='' height='100' border="10" align="right" src="http://www.alsace.com/IMG/LINC-Lab-logo.png" alt="LINC-Lab" style='margin:10px;height:100px;width:174px;' /></a>The LINC Laboratory, a CNRS lab, dedicated to imaging and cognitive neurosciences, has been working on improving road safety thanks to a sophisticated driving simulator. André Dufour, who manages this simulator, explains that, thanks to 15 years of experience, the LINC Lab has developed a strong expertise highly appreciated by car manufacturers like Renault and PSA. The LINC platform is the only driving simulator of that level in France.</p></div> http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/two-new-engineering-schools-in http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/article/two-new-engineering-schools-in 2010-02-08T08:24:03Z text/html en Alsace.com The ENSIIE, the National School of data processing for industry and companies (ENSIIE), established in Strasbourg since the fall of 2009 is planning to train 120 to 130 engineers a year by 2013. Alsace's strong research potential has already generated numerous scientific collaborations within this new school. Specific training in the field of imaging, computer law, finances… will be developed. A new private catholic engineering school ECAM –Strasbourg-Europe will open up in September 2010. (...) - <a href="http://www.alsace.com/en/other/news/" rel="directory">News</a> <div class='rss_texte'><p>The ENSIIE, the National School of data processing for industry and companies (ENSIIE), established in Strasbourg since the fall of 2009 is planning to train 120 to 130 engineers a year by 2013. Alsace's strong research potential has already generated numerous scientific collaborations within this new school. Specific training in the field of imaging, computer law, finances… will be developed.</p> <p>A new private catholic engineering school ECAM –Strasbourg-Europe will open up in September 2010.<br /> </p></div>