Despite a marginal tail-off in investments in 2024, Normandy remains a dynamic hub for economic development, driven by innovation in its major industries.
Top companies in Normandy – 2024
The “Journal des Entreprises” recently published an article highlighting the region’s key businesses for 2024. Led by Stéphane Vandangeon, the newspaper’s editor-in-chief, the article looks back at the economic year 2024 and investments in Normandy going forward in 2025.
In the top 5, we have:
- Agrial
- CERP
- Matmut
- Les maîtres laitiers du Cotentin
- Safran Nacelles
Future investments
Normandy continues to attract global investors, drawn by its strategic location, skilled workforce, and abundant resources. Recent and anticipated investments include:
- Murata: The Japanese group specialises in miniaturised electronic components. It will invest €60 million in its Caen factory to increase production capacity and renovate buildings.
- DHL Express: this German company has invested €9 million to open a new site in Normandy. Three times larger than its predecessor, the site can sort 4,300 parcels and envelopes per hour.
- DS Smith: London-based DS Smith – a global leader in sustainable fibre-based packaging – is investing €90 million in its Rouen paper mill. The aim is to reduce CO2 emissions.
- Futerro: this Belgian company is investing more than €500 million in the construction of a bioplastics plant in Port-Jérôme-sur-Mer, creating hundreds of jobs. This will be Futerro’s second PLA plant, following its first in China (2021).
The top 5 includes two prominent agricultural companies, highlighting Normandy’s strong position in the agricultural sector. In 2023, approximately ten agribusiness companies invested in the region, further reinforcing its reputation as a hub for agricultural innovation and development.
