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Whatever their size, their brand awareness or
their specialties, they watch together over a
treasure: that of French manufacturing heritage.
The EPV label is a real support for « made in
France ».
“Living Heritage Companies” maintain their
production activity in France, in sectors with
high added value. Most of them are present
on international markets and export their
emblematic French know-how. They are
representative of the «made in France» spirit
and know-how and forge the French economic
and cultural identity.
By using the know-how of a certified
company, customers and specifiers support
the maintenance and development of these
prestigious activities in France, in order to
secure and consolidate permanent jobs that are
not relocated.
These companies are able to intervene on
outstanding sites, respond to the most original
orders, offer original and bespoke solutions to
meet the most specific needs for the most
demanding clients.
Using or re-introducing ancestral and original
techniques, they don’t hesitate to be innovative
and invent new processes or products to meet
current needs and standards.
Another characteristic of EPV is to train and
encourage vocations to high-level professions.
The labelled companies correspond precisely
to what employees are looking for today:
meaning and values while defending creation of
quality and sustainable products, another EPV
eligibility criterion.
Custodians of a heritage, many “Living Heritage
Companies” share with the public their
history, their profession, their achievements,
by organising factory visits, museums and
exhibiting their collections. These visits enable
them to share their passion with the public, in
the privacy of their workshops.
