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Reports
Lower Normandy’s logistics ambition
Since slightly isolated from major European exchange corridors, Lower Normandy is not logically the ideal territory for developing a logistics sector(1).
Nevertheless, with a total of around 27,000 jobs, it has proven to be an essential activity for the region’s economy, alongside the agri-food and automotive industries.
“Our logistics sector has become a major activity in our region’s economy,” ensures Jean-Yves Geffroy, President of the FCL-BN (Federation of Lower Normandy Logistics Clubs).
“In employment terms, it can even be compared to other thriving sectors such as the agri-food or even the automotive industry.”
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NEWS
>Closing date for applications to participate in the équidefi® competition - 1st September 2010.
June 2010
Successfully launched in 2008, équidéfi® rewards the two best innovative projects in the horse industry – those that demonstrate the ultimate aim of creating a new economic activity, genuine development potential and an asserted desire for commitment in Lower Normandy…..
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>The ESITC (Higher School of Civil Engineering) in Caen is striving to transmit knowledge and skills for sustainable construction.
June 2010
Building with a low environmental impact, whilst optimising resource economy – such is the key research theme at the Higher School of Civil Engineering (ESITC) laboratory. In this engineering school, state of the art higher education in eco-materials and sustainable development is now enhanced by research aimed at offering solutions for current public works and construction issues, in particular sustainable construction. …
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Research
Of mice and researchers
Neither biomedical nor pharmacological research would be possible without animals. And to satisfy the needs of the scientific community in terms of breeding, accommodation and experimentation, Lower Normandy now has a unique centre, inaugurated just a year ago.
Clusters
A genuine springboard for the horse industry
Lexington in 2010 and Lower Normandy in 2014, the World Equestrian Games will offer a fine opportunity to promote France’s horse industry, internationally. An overview of regional efforts.
Business
The 10th edition focusing on equality
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