Industry in Luxembourg: a sector on the move

Moving towards a new industrial age

Coupled with the energy transition of companies, the digital transformation of production techniques is currently guiding Luxembourg industry towards a new industrial era that welcomes the adoption of modern information and communication technologies as well as automated processes. Initiatives such as the Digital Innovation Hub aim to support companies in this evolution, by providing expertise in the field of digital and innovative technologies and fostering networking at national and European level.

The DIH ON TOUR or L-DIH Talks programmes deal with issues such as sustainability and digital transformation, while supporting the interconnection of stakeholders. It also provides an opportunity to share experience and knowledge. Visits to modern sites and prospecting missions abroad enable to explore best practices outside the Grand Duchy and raise awareness of the need for transition in the sector.

Would you like to develop a business in Luxembourg?

Through clusters of Luxinnovation - Luxembourg's national innovation agency - the Grand Duchy offers an extensive support network to key players. These initiatives have been developed with the aim of facilitating the creation of synergies and added value in the industrial ecosystem. The outcome is new partnerships through national and international RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) projects.

Companies are supported by Luxinnovation and its Materials & Manufacturing Cluster, as well as other stakeholders such as Fedil and Energieagence, in the analysis of their needs in order to optimise processes and investments. A particular emphasis has been placed on the sustainable transformation of businesses and the modernisation of production equipment, as well as reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption. This cooperative network is propelling Luxembourg industry forward in its efforts to innovate and develop new technologies!

A prosperous industry

In the wake of the era dominated by the steel industry, Luxembourg set up a constructive economic policy to develop new activities. Owning to the Grand Duchy's liberal, flexible and innovative legal framework, it has attracted a large number of leading international players. Several companies specialising in materials (such as plastics) and metals (like steel and aluminium) have chosen Luxembourg as the ideal location to set up their business.

Consequently, a highly diversified business landscape has developed in recent years, including:

• major international industrial groups, such as Avery Dennison, United Caps, Fanuc and Ceratizit/Plansee Group;
• local industries, such as Euro-Composites and Rotarex, which are international leaders in their fields;
• SMEs that are developing their business and embracing innovation, such as Saturne Technology, Gradel and SolarCleano.