Capeb 43 Trophies: discover which artisans from Haute-Loire were distinguished

The Haute-Loire Confederation of Crafts and Small Building Businesses (Capeb) has innovated to offer the first edition of the Craftsmen’s Trophies. Five trophies were awarded Friday evening to Altiligarian artisans whose know-how was highlighted.

It was within the premises of the Chopard group’s Peugeot dealership in Brives-Charensac that the presentation of the first Capeb 43 craftsmen’s trophies took place on Friday evening. The garage of the lion brand was one of partners of the event, alongside C2A Concept, Vigouroux assurances, the Vacher group and The Awakening of Haute-Loire.

This meeting was initiated by Capeb in order to highlight the know-how and work of Haute-Loire artisans. Five categories were distinguished and awarded: apprenticeship, business recovery and creation, sustainable development and CSR, local heritage and finally, technical and technological innovation. Several companies were nominated in advance in each category.
And the winners are…

Creation – takeover of business

Martial Jousserand and Francis Jouve received the Creation – business takeover trophy.

The first trophy awarded on Friday was that of business creation or takeover. He went to the carpentry and carpentry company Jousserand – Jouve, based in Saint-Julien-d’Ance. The story of two friends who became partners to take over the business of Martial Jousserand’s father, joined by Francis Jouve. The company has since grown to now have 9 employees. A great human adventure for this company followed for several years by the Capeb 43.

Technical and technological innovation

After two years spent in Australia, Maxime Tourette returned to France with a method discovered there: mechanized joint tape. A technique that he learned to master and develop within his plastering-painting company, created in 2018.

The technical and technological innovation prize was awarded to Maxime Tourette and his plastering-painting company based in Grazac. Maxime has been using a technique for joint tapes used abroad for several years but not yet common practice in France. “It’s a technique that I discovered in Australia. This method allows you to go faster. The time saved is divided by three and the quality is better. We also use stilts,” he explained on Friday.

Learning

John Besset received the apprenticeship trophy.

The trophy in the apprenticeship category was awarded to the company Besset Aménagement Création, based in Coubon. She specializes in the creation of exterior designs. “I myself come from an apprenticeship and today we have four apprentices in the company. In our field, learning is the best,” recalled Jonathan Besset.

Local heritage

Hazael Grandjean received the “local heritage” favorite trophy from Christophe Darne, editor-in-chief of L’Eveil de la Haute-Loire.

The local heritage trophy was awarded to Hazael Grandjean from the company Rigueur et Plaster, based in Lorlanges. He works with plaster in an ancestral way to make patterns, decorations and even sculptures. Hazael Grandjean started on the Louvre construction site in Paris and became known in Haute-Loire thanks to the renovation work on the Chaise-Dieu abbey, or more recently, at the seigneurial castle of Aurec-sur-Loire . Undoubtedly, valuable know-how for those who work extensively in the restoration of historic monuments but also in private homes.

Sustainable development and CSR

Charley Chancellor of the Taranis company (global and ecological renovation), nicknamed “the UFO” in the world of crafts.

In Mazeyrat-Aurouze, the Taranis company, created by Charley Chancellor, was awarded the sustainable development and CSR trophy. The company specializes in global and ecological renovation. “It’s a bit like the Capeb UFO,” admitted the director of the confederation, Yannick Gagne. “Charley is a well of knowledge, always ready to learn and always with employees with atypical profiles.” Sustainable development is pushed to the maximum. “We are in the process of purchasing standing timber to keep the promise of local wood,” explains Charley Chancellor.

By way of conclusion, the prefect of Haute-Loire, after giving the Capeb check to young Emy Seebert, recalled the State’s support for small construction companies. “We need artisans,” insisted Yvan Cordier, recalling in passing that 17 million euros were devoted to crafts this year in the department.Emy Seebert received a check from Capeb from the prefect Yvan Cordier to support and accompany her after her great performance at the WorldSkills in Lyon last year.

The Jousserand-Jouve carpentry and joinery company, awarded Friday evening, shared this Capeb craftsmen’s trophy with all of its employees.

A trophy to savor with the family for Maxime Tourette, here with his partner and their daughter as well as his brother Elie who works alongside him in the company.