Tecnologías Avanzadas Inspiralia, part of PERA Innovation Network
Alfredo Sánchez, CEO

TECNOLOGÍAS AVANZADAS INSPIRALIA was founded as the Southern European subsidiary of the group PERA INNOVATION, one of the most important European research centers, specialized in the writing and the execution of financed projects by the European Commission. As part of their development strategy targeted on the French market, INSPIRALIA contacted ERAI to establish sale and strategic partnerships and to learn more about the steps to establish a business in the Rhône-Alpes region.

Thanks to ERAI’s support, INSPIRALIA was able to identify and meet with qualified companies which have R&D projects and the key actors in innovation and business and research clusters. Thanks to ERAI's customized advice, INSPIRALIA obtained the information needed to open a subsidiary in the Rhône-Alpes region, reinforcing their activity in France: identification of offers to optimize their investment, introduction to targeted business networks, connection to legal and financial experts and selection of available premises…
 The help provided by ERAI made it easier for INSPIRALIA to immerse itself into the local economic market.
 

Jack Wolfskin decided to open its first French showroom in Alpespace (73)

Jack Wolfskin is among the leading providers of functional outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment in Europe and the largest franchisor in the German specialist sports retail market.

Founded in 1981 in Frankfurt, Jack Wolfskin has its company headquarters today in Idstein, in the Taunus region of Germany and has more than 430 employees. This German brand leader in the outdoor industry for many years is becoming a very appreciated equipment manufacturer by a growing number of countries and is rising the first place in Europe and the third place in the world. In Europe and in Asia, the products of Jack Wolfskin are available in 4,000 retail outlets in the specialist outdoor and sports equipment trade and more than 400 Jack Wolfskin franchise stores. Their products are based on leading technology and combine all-round weather protection with a high level of comfort.

Mr Amar Quartier, Country Manager JACK WOLFSKIN FRANCE, accepted to share the successful establishment of JW in Rhône-Alpes :

« In June 2011, Jack Wolfskin decided to set up its first show room in Savoie. This location was chosen as the heart of the outdoor and mountaineering activities of the French market.

We chose Alpespace for its economic and industrial environment where a lot of companies and institutional linked to outdoor activity are concentrated. Indeed, Chambéry brings together lots of stores and retail outlets without forgetting the proximity of ski resorts. All the famous outdoor brands are present in this region. By setting up in this area, we would like before everything to be closer to our dealers and our customers.
Moreover, the Rhône-Alpes region benefits from a strategic geographical location in France and in Europe. We can enjoy a very pleasant lifestyle.

ERAI brought us a very personalized and professional follow-up throughout the whole setup process in order to specify our needs. ERAI also knew how to advise us in choosing the best location for the show room and offices to develop our business »

JACK WOLFSKIN FRANCE
Alpespace – Bat. Neptune
50 voie Albert Einstein
73800 FRANCIN
Tel : +33 (0) 479 606 800
Fax : +33 (0) 479 335 372
www.jackwolfskin.com

AWH Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH has chosen Lyon to secure its foothold in France

AWH - Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH, a German company of the NEUMO-EHRENBERG GROUP, specialized in the manufacturing and sales of components and equipments in stainless steel for the pharmaceutical, food, brewery, biology, water-supply industry… arrives on the French market

AWH - Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH‘s worksheet:
- Headquarters and production : Germany – 39393 Hötensleben
- Established in the 1900’s, the company got a second wind these past 20 years, increasing their production capacity by the investment in technical and human matters.
- Workforce : 360
- European presence through different subsidiaries

Fernanda Beites, AWH - Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH France sales manager, accepted to share her successful establishment story in Rhône-Alpes :

« AWH GmbH has already been on the French market in terms of sales for about 10 years. My integration in this German company comes and strengthens AWH Gmbh’s will to be more present in a more personalized way in France. We have the desire to get closer to our current and future clients through our establishment. One of our goals is to consolidate the trust that our clients have in us and to allow us to be closer to them when it comes to sales. We are sure that we offer the French market a new offer in terms of quality adapted to the needs of our aimed sectors. I will personally be available to facilitate the life of our French representatives. I am convinced that a good sale and human relationship is based on exchanging, AWH GmbH will progressively continue its investment in France. We invite you to come and meet us or to discover us during professional tradeshows.

Due to my professional career I have been abroad these past 10 years. In this establishment of d’AWH GmbH in France, the availability and the professionalism and the friendliness that I met at ERAI were crucial criteria for the success of the project. I want to thank in particular all of the ERAI Invest team »

AWH - Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH
3 Cours Charlemagne - BP 2597
69217 LYON CEDEX 02
FRANCE
Tel : 0033-(0)4 27 85 02 87
Fax : 0033-(0)4 78 03 40 01
Email : info.fr@awh.de
www.awh.de
 

BOHEZ Concept & Support SA choose the WTC Lyon/ADERLY/ERAI incubator

BOHEZ Concept & Support SA is a supplier and distributor of small electric drives with high level of added value.

Mr Jean François Bohez, CEO of Bohez Concept & Support accepted to share his successful establishment in Rhône-Alpes:

« BOHEZ Concept & Support Inc. has more than 18 years of experience in electrical drives and mechatronics. This Belgian company is specialized in not only electrical drives but has gathered experience in the field of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechatronics, components, solutions…
Since March 2011, Bohez Concept & Support SA decided to establish in Lyon, leading location in the mechatronics field in France.
The incubator just like the strategical position of Lyon, in France and Europe enables BOHEZ Concept & Support SA to follow their growth commitments.
Thanks to the permanent support of ERAI we acquired a very wide network of business connections. This strong drive facilitates our efficient integration among the local networks. »


In ERAI’s premises
8 rue Paul Montrochet
69285 Lyon – France
Phone number: +334 26 73 33 66
http://www.bohez.com