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Bull expands Angers factory to increase European supercomputer production
French computing company Bull opened an expanded factory at its historic site in Angers, France, after an €80 million redevelopment.
Bull makes high-performance computing and AI systems for businesses, research institutions and governments.
The factory can now assemble 12 computing racks a week, twice its previous capacity, and Bull's CEO said output could eventually reach 24.
The expanded site is designed to let Bull build several large supercomputers at the same time, including systems for France and Finland.
The investment aims to strengthen Europe's ability to produce strategic computing infrastructure at home and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers.
Bull also plans to open its industrial facilities and engineering expertise to startups, though details of that work are not given.
The company plans further hiring, with 50 to 100 additional workers expected at the site as part of a wider plan to hire 500 people.
Bull has opened a new production building at its Angers site in France after an €80 million redevelopment.
The expanded factory can assemble 12 computing racks a week, double its previous capacity.
Bull CEO Emmanuel Le Roux said production could eventually reach 24 racks a week.
The expansion is intended to increase European supercomputer production and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers.
- Who
- French computing company Bull, led by CEO Emmanuel Le Roux.
- What
- Bull opened an expanded production building to increase supercomputer manufacturing capacity.
- When
- The article was published on November 9, 2026. The opening date is not stated.
- Where
- Bull’s historic site in Angers, France.
- Why
- To increase European production of supercomputers and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers.
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Bull redeveloped its historic Angers site in a project costing €80 million.
Tech.eu reported that Bull had opened a new production building at the site.
- Redevelopment cost
- €80 million
- Current capacity
- 12 computing racks a week, up from six
- Potential capacity
- 24 racks a week
- Angers site workforce
- Nearly 300 people
- Planned recruitment
- 500 hires as part of a wider plan
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Europe must have the industrial capabilities required to produce tomorrow's strategic digital infrastructures on its own territory.