Lyon, France, near which MPE Europe’s headquarters are located, stands out with is its exceptional location, both within France and Europe.
To begin with, Lyon is at the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France’s leading economic region. Beyond that, its central location in Europe places it at the crossroads of major northern, southern, eastern, and western European regions, enabling seamless exchanges and market access.
Strategic Connectivity
- Rail Network: As a major European rail hub, Lyon’s TGV connections link Paris in under 2 hours and provide fast access to other key European cities.
- International Airport: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport offers over 130 direct destinations, streamlining business travel and logistics.
- Highways: Lyon benefits from excellent road infrastructure, with direct connections to the A6 (Paris), A7 (southern France), and A43 (Italy).
- Greater Population Density: Lyon is situated near an economic and demographic corridor called the European Megalopolis, which is a region with a high population density and much economic activity.
- Population: As France’s third-largest city, Lyon boasts a greater metropolitan population of 1.42 million and €97 billion GDP.
- Chemical Valley: The region is renowned for its “Chemical Valley” (Vallée de la Chimie), which hosts leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies such as:
- Pharmaceutical Giants: Sanofi SA, bioMérieux SA, Sanofi Pasteur, Bayer SAS, Laboratoire Aguettant, and Novacyl.
- Chemical Innovators: Elkem Silicones, Air Liquide, DKSH France, and Arkema.
- Aerospace Contributions: Companies like Crane Aerospace & Electronics contribute to the aerospace sector with advanced component manufacturing in the area.
This combination of industrial prowess and strategic geography, solidifies Lyon’s role as a key player in France’s economy.
