From October 04 to 06, 2017, AB Fonderie is taking part in Rencontres Africa 2017 in BtoB to increase its network in the Maghreb and Black Africa, from its Tunisian production site TUNALU! A true co-production between the French and Africans, Rencontres Africa mobilizes several hundred leading personalities and numerous business leaders. (over 1,000 African leaders from 30 countries and over 300 French entrepreneurs). www.rencontresafrica.org

The PMI index reached its highest level in almost six and a half years in September. Indeed, the manufacturing sector recorded its strongest growth since April 2011. Production and the volume of new orders continue to rise at a steady pace. However, purchasing price inflation is accelerating, reflecting a rise in raw material prices. Find out more here

Buoyed by further sustained increases in new orders and production, growth is accelerating in the French manufacturing sector in the middle of the third quarter of 2017. Seeking to bolster their operational capacity as a result, manufacturers are again increasing their headcount and purchasing activity during the month. The rate of purchasing price inflation remains high, a trend favoring a further rise in selling prices. At the same time, respondents' confidence in business growth over the next twelve months fell to a seven-month low, but remains high. Further information here

« Mettre l’humain au cœur de la performance globale des organisations » était le thème abordé lors du dernier atelier AEH ( Ateliers de l’entrepreneuriat humaniste). Quels sont les bénéfices attendus pour les entreprises qui pratiquent cette méthode ?

Growth in the French manufacturing sector continued at the end of the second quarter 2017. This is underpinned by a strong increase in production and the volume of new orders, a trend that prompted companies to strengthen their workforce and purchasing activity in June. Purchasing prices continue to rise sharply, although the inflation rate is easing for the second consecutive month. Finally, manufacturers' degree of confidence that their business will increase over the next twelve months reached its highest level in five years, since business outlook data collection began... For further information, click here

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In the spotlight this month: Renewed growth in the French manufacturing sector in April. The sector recorded its strongest production growth for six years. In addition, new export orders recorded their strongest rise since April 2011. Finally, employment rose again in April. For further information, click here

AB Fonderie and its new sociocratic methods of governance. In this article, find out all about this new management method implemented at AB Fonderie.

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From April 4 to 7, 2017, INDUSTRIE Lyon, the leading trade show for production technologies, offered a wide selection of solutions: from equipment to products to associated services... We were present at this show and would like to thank everyone who came to visit us!

Headlines: Strong growth in French manufacturing sector continues in March

Business conditions in the French manufacturing sector improved again in March, reflecting a sharp rise in new orders. Production is once again recording sustained growth, and the degree of optimism has improved since data collection began in July 2012. For further details, click here : Markit PMI March