France still attracts companies. Here are some examples of companies which recently invested in France.

Microsoft and StoreXperience Partner With Top Retail and Research Strategy Center in Lille, France
StoreXperience Partners With PICOM to Develop and Showcase Innovative Mobile Commerce Offerings in Europe. StoreXperience, a company that provides mobile shopping solutions for retailers, brands and consumers, today announced its membership in the International Retail Industry Cluster (PICOM). The announcement coincides with Microsoft’s decision to join PICOM, a retail technology center based in Lille, France.

U.S. Universities invest in France
Austin-based St. Edwards University establishes European campus in Angers. The St. Edward’s University, based in Austin (Texas) decided to open its European campus in Angers, Western France. As it wants to offer a possibility for emersion in European culture to its American students, a European campus was necessary.

Johnson Controls Inc and France’s Saft Group Open Manufacturing Facility in France
News lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Nersac, France, built to increase production capacity as demand increases. U.S. automotive equipment company Johnson Controls Inc. ( JCI) and French electric battery specialist Saft Group SA (1020816.FR) said a jointly owned company, Johnson Controls-Saft, has opened a new lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturing facility in Nersac, France.

Genzyme
Genzyme Corporation announced the construction of a new biomanufacturing plant in Lyon, France. The company has over 320 employees in France at various sites including its existing production plant located in Marcy l’Etoile (Lyon), which employs over 165 people and its regional headquarters in the Lyon-Gerland area.