" disregardless of the size of the project that we build , the locating where it is make , or the product that are grown , the projects we realize reflect the investment of the lives of the people in front of us . This is why it require our full commitment , " allege Brice Richel , Communication Director at Richel Group , when asked to reflect on the society ’s sixtieth anniversary . The party late observe this milestone , and Brice emphasize the grandness of the relationship with and support of their clients in attain this . " We are deeply grateful for the corporate trust they point in us and for the inside human relationship we have with each one of them . These 60 year have been apportion with them , making this story theirs as well ! "
Richel Group was set up by Pierre Richel in Eygalières in 1964 . Initially , they concentre on tunnel greenhouses , and throughout the decade , they evolve into an all - orotund glasshouse builder . From the outset of the companionship , innovation - and manufacturing have been a fundamental part of their business : whether it ’s the development of the first 50 % airing on 8 m wide multispan in 1972 or the learning of their first tubing machine in 1975 .
In the late 70 ’s , export started taking off as Christian Richel , son of Pierre , bring together the troupe after finishing business shoal . " The French market was not very dynamic at the prison term , so we started await abroad . Italy , India , China , Europe , and the Middle East , and the residuum of the world followed in the XC , " Brice portion . " It was a unlike macrocosm without facsimile or internet – order were written on paper and sent by teletypewriter . It must have been challenging , and it educated us in being modern , flexible and always stay in ghost with the clients . "
Richel has grown to have 4 subsidiaries : Mexico , Armenia , China , and the US , and 16 sales agreement offices throughout the world . In total , the company has erected over 12,000 hectare of greenhouse , with a current stride of up to 300 hectares of greenhouses per year . Important milepost were the erection of the first Venlo facility in 2001 and the realisation of the first Venlo greenhouse with a photovoltaic ceiling in France in 2007 . Another remarkable milestone was the launching of the Optim’air ( semi - unopen greenhouse ) in 2014 .
The innovativeness of the company is evince in the development of products relevant to the world manufacture , such as the oval subway system , the beam toilet , the Richel clips , or the double - inflated greenhouse , which remains a democratic proficiency throughout the world , as it provides higher insularity , making it a durable and effective answer in many climates .
" Since we make up ourselves , we are in command of the quality , " say Brice . As an example , he partake in how instead of using construction steel with the standard ohmic resistance of S250 , they prefer for mellow tensile steel S350 or HX420 , which is usually used in automotive . " It increases the military capability of our profiles without increase the weight , defecate it more performant at a low price . "
Richel has remained a family - owned troupe since its inception , and despite the horticultural supplying industry being characterized by acquisitions of provider by investors , the company continues to be self-governing . " We have financial partners but remain in charge ourselves . Our vision is long - term , enable us to work purpose and trust to our hoi polloi and our customers . Our client treasure it as they see they are dealing with humans who depend on generations of knowledge and shared sight . They feel they are mind to . This is the soul of our company . It also brings great energy among the workers and allows a higher level of performance , " Brice enounce . This was shown in the organization of the festivity as well , which was altogether done by the Richel team : from the programming and the planning to the decoration on the table .
In total , 3 event have been organise for a sum of 750 citizenry : the two of them in Angers and Eygalières were center on collaborator and their household members . The 3rd one , was the grand celebrations on Friday , gathering 300 guests : the biggest customer , suppliers , partners , and sale teams of Richel . This combining mean a highly international crowd , with visitors from Mexico , USA , China , Japan , Kazakhstan , Armenia , the Middle East , from all across Europe and every quoin of France . go with by their sales representatives , the guests were able to confabulate the historical manufacturing site in Eygalières , revealing the behind - the - shot of Richel . The festivities continued with a garden party at the Château de Roussan in Saint Rémy de Provence , where a cocktail dinner was host in the courtyard .
For more information : Richel GroupQuartier de la gare13810 Eygalieres , FranceTel . : +33 ( 0 ) 4 90 95 14 68Email:[email protected]www.richel - group.com
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