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The extraction of clay and the manufacture of tiles and bricks began in around 1850. While clay work has altered little, the technologies for product design and production have changed considerably, and companies have had to adapt their production tools. The two firms based at Roumazières-Loubert, Terreal (TBF) and Lafarge Couverture, are among the most modern in Europe.
With Saint Gobain Emballage situated in the west of the department, these 3 companies account for more than 50% of all employment in this sector of business.
The main activities in this sector :
• tile production
• clays and kaolin
• hollow glass production
• cement production
• manufacture of ceramic bathroom installations
• manufacture of plaster items for the building industry
• stone masonry |
Number of companies :
144
NNumber of salaried
employees :
2385
Net turnover :
€183 million
(Data INSEE/CLAP of 09/12/31 and turnover as of 06/12/31) |
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 Businesses with 50 employees and more
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