Today industrial activity covers many sectors in Bugey. This diversification -initiated in the late 80s- led to the creation of many efficient and specialized small and medium industrial enterprises.
The secondary sector employs over 5 000 people distributed over the following activities:
Metallurgy / mechanical and electronic components - accounts for approximately half of these jobs
Timber (from sawmill to furniture) - well developed in the area
The food industry - well implanted, benefits from the local production capacity
Leather working traditional industrial activity of the Bugey capital
The region has also focused its activity on equipments goods a sector with an important potential for development.
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