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Sport industry
A dynamic, innovative industry
Birthplace of the Alpine skiing and first skiing area in the world, Grenoble-Isère saw being born and developing large-scale industries related to the snow sports.
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2 700 people work in the sport industry in Grenoble-Isère. 1 600 of them are involved in manufacturing sports goods, a further 400 work in distribution, the garment industry or specialist publishing. 450 people are employed in designing, manufacturing and maintaining mountain facilities and equipment.
Rhône-Alpes is one of the regions where alpine skiing first developed. It possesses the world's largest ski area and it is here that a considerable amount of industry has developed to serve winter sports.
| Rossignol | world leader for winter sports equipment |
| Poma | world's top ski lift manufactured, has become the most innovative proponent of cable transport technology. |
| Petzl | specialist in equipment for climbing, mountaineering and pot-holing |
| Entre-prises | world leader for bolt-on hand-holds on climbing walls |
| Béal | world market leader for climbing rope |
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