Downstream of the CombeautƩ river in the heart of Vosges, an industry is flourishing, born from a tale of heritage and skills passed down through the generations. Despite the bumpy passage of the time, the de Buyer family company office and workshops remain a constant.
For 200 years
knowledge and expertise have been passed down via word of mouth, from parent to child; each new generation continuing to refine the different stages of the manufacturing process. The roles of the stamper, polisher, blacksmith, shearer, cutter, hammerer, miller, turner, adjuster, groover, welder, riveter, boilermaker, shear-former, programmer, marker, injector, draper, assembler and conditioner have all evolved with time. Manual skills go hand in hand with innovative techniques: good hands make good products.
An intensive apprenticeship is required to learn these "homegrown skills", a process similar to that undertaken by trainee chefsā¦
Our missions
For 200 years,Ā authenticity, passion and commitmentĀ have been the values at the core of our business, knowledge and expertise.
We design and manufacture utensils, continuously innovatingĀ to precisely meet the needs of both catering professionalsĀ and home cooks.
Like all lovers of good food, we have aĀ passion for tasty and nutritious cuisine.Ā In contrast with today's culture of instant gratification and ready meals, we wantĀ to help each individual to achieve fulfillmentĀ by taking back control of their diet.Ā We support a concept of cooking that requires time and effort.
Awarded aĀ "Living Heritage Company"Ā label by the French state, we continue to maintain our artisanal spirit and our passion for precise, high-quality work carried out with care. We campaign for responsible and educated consumption :Ā our products are made to last !
āØWe promote environmentally friendly manufacturing processes that protect the beautiful Vosges area. We are the first culinary-sector business in France to receive aĀ "exemplary level of CRS commitment"Ā label from AFNOR, notably for the care taken to ensure the well-being of our employees.
"Our true philosophy will consist of constantly relearning and also looking at the world in general. Because, if life can only be understood by looking behind, it can also only be lived by looking ahead."
HervƩ de Buyer
Its commitment to skilled engineering has seen it enjoy success and recognition amongst renowned chefs, brand ambassadors and amateur cooks. They all share the same passion for cooking where āskilled hands and fine toolsā make all the difference.
