Firms operating in
the metalworking sector are the leading
employers, exporters and investors in the Vosges,
with a total of 11,000 employees for 130 firms.
Many
metalworking firms are involved in the
manufacture of automotive accessories.
This is facilitated by the proximity of
major automobile manufacturers such as
Ford, PSA, Opel, Renault and BMW.
Other products manufactured in the Vosges
include :
air and
heating equipment
electronic and electrical equipment
general mechanics and structural
steelwork
dining and kitchen accessories
machine and tool manufacturing
industrial equipment
wire drawing
foundry
