Grenoble is one of the leading European cities in term of high-tech industries, especially bio- and nano-technologies. World-renowned enterprises have settled in Grenoble and in the surrounding area (Hewlett Packard, Caterpillar, ST Micro electronics...).
Industry
* The town is famous for glove manufacturing, for which an innovative technique from Xavier Jouvin was introduced in the 19th century.
Companies
The presence of companies such as HP or Caterpillar in the area has drawn many American and British workers to Grenoble, especially in the surrounding mountain villages. The region has the second largest English-speaking community in France, after Paris. That community has an English-speaking Church and supports the International School.
Glénat has its head office in Grenoble
