 In this period of rapid development, the dairy factory at "Aigrefeuille" joined the powerful regional dairy union UCLA, but faced increasing competition and European restrictions on the PAC dairy quotas in France.The dairy factory was completely rebuilt and modernised in 1958 yet had to cease all activities in 1981 in favour of that at "Surgères" which became the main centre of all dairy production in the Central West of France.While the city is not home to large factories nevertheless industrial zones have been established.