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Paper
manufacturing in the Charente goes back to the 16th century,
with the fine paper of Angoumois.
Different techniques for paper production have
been developed since then:
 vellum
and laid paper for printing and writing
coated
paper
wallpaper
paper
for foodstuffs
greaseproof
paper
cigarette
paper
cardboard |
| Numerous processing
businesses have set up close to the production centres.
In this sector, 85% of jobs are found in companies of
over 100 employees. |
The main activities in this
sector:
stationery
items
paper
packaging
corrugated
cardboard
cardboard
and paper manufacture
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Number of companies:
47
Number of employees: 3,488
Net turnover:
€519 million
(data as of January 2004) |
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Economy
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