# Occitanie Géotex starts construction of biosourced geotextile plant in Laroque d'Olmes

Occitanie Géotex, supported by Groupe MAGELLIM, has launched construction of a production plant for biosourced geotextiles in Laroque d'Olmes, Ariège, France, with a €1 million fundraising and plans to create 40 direct jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-04-27
- Where: Laroque d'Olmes, Ariège, France
- Value: $1.10M (1.00M EUR)
- Jobs: 40
- Status: under construction
- Products: biosourced geotextiles from hemp and wool
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Occitanie Géotex](https://endata.com/companies/91756.md)
- [Groupe MAGELLIM](https://endata.com/companies/91757.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [groupemagellim.com](https://www.groupemagellim.com/communique-de-presse/le-groupe-magellim-accompagne-le-developpement-doccitanie-geotex-et-participe-a-la-construction-de-son-usine-de-production/), 2026-05-06: "Le chantier du site, implanté à Laroque d'Olmes (Ariège), a été lancé en présence du Président de la République."

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