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- 1st French region for wood construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1st European hemp producing region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Eastern France, a leading region in the wood and hemp sector <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As the leading French region for the production of wood and construction technologies with 9,031 companies (which represents 47,387 jobs) , Eastern France has developed a range of skills around the sector in the “Wood Valley”, which is home to nearly 1,000 wood processing companies representing 13,000 jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Region is also a forerunner in the production of hemp, providing 55% of French production and 20% of European production. The region also hosts the European Hemp Cluster project, which aims to set up an innovative organisation of the hemp sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Our Competitive Cluster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\nThe European Hemp Hub<\/a> brings together and federates all the players in the hemp value chain, from upstream to downstream, and its various application markets within a multi-stakeholder and multi-market cooperative ecosystem. Based in Troyes, in the Aube, the historical and main area of hemp cultivation, this territory accounts for 50% of French production and 20% of European production. Its history and background allow it to be a true demonstrator of the possibilities of the hemp ecosystem. A local anchor, a capacity for international outreach. The European Hemp Hub aims to develop the markets and outlets for hemp by providing structured answers to all actors in the hemp sectors and to all territories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Other major players of the sector…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the talent pool represented by the region\u2019s universities, Eastern France is home to several schools and research centres in the field of wood: the Campus des M\u00e9tiers et Qualifications Bois Grand Est, ENSITB <\/a>(\u00c9cole Nationale Sup\u00e9rieure des Technologies et Industries du Bois), FRD<\/a> (Fibres Recherche D\u00e9veloppement, a private innovation company). . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n