Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant

ENTREPRISE DU PATRIMOINE VIVANT (EPV) - LIVING HERITAGE COMPANY - LABEL

A mark of the French State

 

The Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company, or EPV) label is a mark of recognition of the French State, put in place to reward French firms for the excellence of their traditional and industrial skills. Awarded for a period of five years, the label brings together producers committed to the quality of their trades and products. For the first time, companies are eligible for a state label, which is a recognition for the whole work activity, since this certification is delivered to the company itslef, rewarding the entire staff.

Criteria establishing excellence of "Made in France"

Criteria to receive this mark value french production, highly qualitatively.

Holders of the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label have the following characteristics:

  • They own specific economic heritage resulting from their production experience.
  • They put into practice rare skills that draw on a mastery of traditional or technically advanced techniques.
  • They have ties with a particular region.

Fonderies de Sougland meet these 3 criteria.

EPV-labelled companies keep their production activity within France, in sectors with high added value. Most are present in international markets and thus export emblematic French know-how. They are representative of the spirit and expertise of French industry, and forge France’s economic and cultural identity.

 

 

Supporting French prowess

The EPV companies are showcase for french know-how in various fields: manufacturing industry, decoration, fashion and beauty, tableware, building heritage, professional equipment, culture, leisure and gastronomy.

EPV-labelled companies operate in sectors where France enjoys an emblematic influence, but as well in cutting-edge sectors where the country has unsung strengths which the label helps to detect.

 

 

Outstanding companies

EPV companies share the same values: adaptability, responsiveness, innovation and passion for their work. Regardless of thier size, reputation and specialities, they watch over a treasure: that of French manufacturing heirtage.

In every field, whether traditional or avant-garde, they share a talent: that of offering a customised service or a hard-to-come-by item.