Tuesday June 25, the Javan Campers workshop in Les Fialets hosted an “after work” organized by the Millau Grands Causses Community of Communes with the partners of the very young company. The opportunity to return to the genesis of the project, from its recent installation in Millau to its concept and its development to the ambitious dreams that drive it.
For the Community of Communes Millau Grands Causses these afterwork “ allow the spotlighting of somewhat unique project leaders “. It was Javan Campers, an innovative company specializing in the manufacture of camper vans for sporting expeditions, which was in the spotlight this late afternoon.
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His foundress, Aurélie Pirèsarrived straight from Seine-et-Marne where she worked as a project manager in a consulting company in the field of microalgae.
With the project in mind, but still hesitant at the start of the year, a meeting at the Club des Entrepreneurs Millavois (CEM) finally convinced her to settle in Millau. “ I met great people, notably other entrepreneurs like Manon or Blandine, now a great adventure is beginning and I am very happy » declared the business manager before returning to the initial idea.
Fans of outdoor sports, traveling in a Van with their partner, the couple realizes that for their use, the energy autonomy of the vehicle and its traction are not sufficient, and that the sports equipment deteriorates the interior which is not suitable .
« There I said to myself OK, there is still something to be done at these levelsx,” explains the entrepreneur. From meetings to salons, she realizes that other athletes share the same problems and that there is undoubtedly “ a substantial market “. The meeting with Patrick Pons, an expert in woodworking and who has since become his partner, will be decisive. He presents to her Christophe Boissiere also an experienced carpenter who will complete the united trio with “ their common passion for outdoor sports, travel and the Millavian lands.”
« It worked so well, we got along really well », says Aurélie Pirès. Around the project that they defined together, a network of partners was gradually set up, the Réseau Entreprendre, Aveyron Initiatives, La Communauté de communes Millau Grands Causses, Enedis. The founder of Javan Camper emphasized the importance of having had this network of partners around her to help the project evolve and result in a model that today seems viable and promising.
Javan Campers was born only four months ago, finalist of the sport and Connect challenge, it is today hosted by the Maison des Entreprises in Fialets. The first autonomous campervan for outdoor athletes has barely left the relay workshop, and will just be ready to be exhibited at the Natural Games this weekend, and for rental this summer.
For the years to come, Javan Campers has an ambition for international export and an all-electric van, to “ make Aveyron know-how shine beyond its borders ».
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« Innovation at the service of adventure. An ambitious project between sport, innovation and sustainable development
Designed by and for outdoor athletes, the JAVAN is a practical, robust vehicle perfectly adapted to the needs of modern adventurers. Equipped with a storage capacity of 160L of water, an innovative water saving system, a solar park and 300 Ah lithium batteries, it allows expeditions in complete autonomy for ten days.
In order to ensure its solidity and resistance to bad weather, the materials chosen are similar to those used in the nautical environment. An economic, social and sustainable impact for Aveyron: manufacturing within a 65 km radius.
More than a choice of the heart, the establishment of JAVAN CAMPERS in Aveyron contributes to boosting the local economy, both through job creation and in services associated with manufacturing and the supply of materials. In fact, 90% of the company’s subcontractors and suppliers are located within 65 km, which allows the company to monitor its impact on the environment.
At the same time, we are developing a JAVAN podcast in order to share, with guests, each more exceptional than the last (like Tom Dolle, double freestyle kayak world champion), anecdotes and experiences around the sport (to listen to during your trips). in JAVAN!). The launch is planned for September on Spotify!
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