ZEISS Medical Technology Grows in France:

Jena/Germany, La Rochelle/France | Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

• ZEISS expanding location in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
• Room for further growth in a highly attractive work environment
• Mayor Jean-François Fountaine sees investment as “A positive signal for the entire region”

ZEISS Medical Technology is investing in the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. An official ground-breaking ceremony marked the symbolic start of construction on a new, modern production facility in La Rochelle.

The new building will serve as an expansion to the existing location in La Rochelle and is intended to create room for further growth with office and production areas for the manufacture of ophthalmology consumables.

The expansion to the existing facility will add 13,897 m² of floor space, 2,000 m² of which are offices. The environmentally friendly, energy efficient building will provide manufacturing capacity especially for intraocular lenses designed for the treatment of cataracts. Construction will take into account the ecopolitical challenges facing the region, which is seeking to implement the “La Rochelle territoire zéro carbone” project by 2040.

The expansion is part of a long-term growth strategy of the ZEISS Group as a whole, which will see expansions in Germany as well as many international locations, with the aim of creating scope for new innovations and a growing workforce.
ZEISS has been doing business in France for over 110 years. It employs 860 workers there at its locations in Paris, Fougères, La Rochelle (Périgny) and Rueil Malmaison.  

Jean-François Fountaine, President of the Communauté de l'Agglomération and Mayor of La Rochelle, said: "This is a very positive signal for the economic dynamics of our region. We are delighted to be able to complete this project with ZEISS. ZEISS is becoming a major employer in our region and we fully support the group in these investments.”