France Presentation
Transcript: France Major Inports and Exports Exports. Machinery and transportation Plastics and chemical products Iron and steel Beverages Imports. Machinery and equipment Vehicles and Aircraft Crude Oil Plastics and Chemicals Trading Partners. Germany Italy Spain United Kingdom Belgium United States Netherlands Trade Agreements. France has trade agreements with Canada the whole point of the France and Canada agreement are to ensure that the economies of both countries play a key role in global business. Benefits and Obstacles to trade. Canada is represented by the Embassy of Canada in Paris. Canada has a honorary government offices in Lille, Lyon, Nice, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, and Toulouse. France is represented in Canada by its Embassy in Ottawa. France also has government offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montrèal, Quebèc, and Moncton. Name of Companies: Total BNP AXA Group Société Générale Group Crédit Agricole France Telecom Sanofi-aventis Electricité de France Suez Group Renault Group Carrefour Gaz de France Vivendi Universal Saint-Gobain Peugeot Groupe L'Oréal Group CNP Assurances Bouygues Lafarge Vinci Group PPR Danone Alcatel Technology Christian Dior Schneider Electric Areva Group Air Liquide Group CIC Group Natexis Banques Michelin Group Lagardère SCA Veolia Environnement Air France-KLM Group Accor Thales AlstomCapital ASF Group Pernod Ricard Publicis Groupe Sodexho Alliance Dassault Aviation Unibail Eiffage Finatis Thomson Capgemini Group Technip Valeo Wendel Investissement Gecina Safran Atos Origin Imerys Essilor International Vallourec Rhodia Hermès International Scor Financière de l'Odet Euler Hermes Eramet Bull Dassault Systèmes Eurazeo Nexans FFP Industry Type: Oil and gas operations Banking Insurance Banking Banking Telecommunication services Drugs & biotechnology Utilities Utilities Comsumer durables Food Markets Utilities Media Construction Consumer durables Household & personal products Insurance Construction Construction Construction Retailing Food, drink & tobacco Technology hardware & equipment Household & personal products Capital Goods Materials Chemicals Banking Banking Consumer durables Media Utilities Transportation Hotels, restaurants and leisure Aerospace and defense Diversified financials Construction Trading companies Consumer durables Software & services Oil & gas operations Consumer durables Diversified financials Diversified financials Technology hardware & equipment Business services & supplies Construction Health care equipment & services Materials Chemicals Household & personal products Insurance Transportation Insurance Materials Technology hardware & equipment Software & services Diversified financials Capital Goods Diversified financials Current Currency: EURO (EUR) Tariffs: Solar, Geothermal and Biomass GDP: 2.205. Population: 62.96 million Business Attire: Formal Simple Suites for men. Dresses for women. If in doubt wear a jacket and trousers. Casual Wear. Punctuality: It's treated very casually which means they don't make a big deal if you are late for your work. Protocol: Appointments are necessary and must be made atleast 2 weeks in advance. Appointments must be written or by telephone. Don't try to schedule a meeting during July or August, this is a very popular time. If you're going to be delayed, telephone immediately. Meetings are to discuss issues, not to make decisions. The french do not appreciate hyberbole. Gender Roles: In France women are considered equal to men in the French society. Gift Giving. Gifts are expected for special events. Select something that will be appreciated. Don't bring a gift of wine. Holiday cards can be appropriate. Interesting Facts: The most popular sport in France is football (soccer). 54% of French people identify themselves as Christians. France is the most popular tourist attraction. France has a civil legal system, which means that the law arises from statues and judges.