Arques, 15 February 2013
Arc International, a leading player in the "Made in France"
is present at the Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt
Arc International, the world leader in tableware, demonstrates a French expertise
recognized and sought after abroad. It is therefore natural that the Group participates in
various events of Ambiente, as France is partner country this year, on the occasion of the
fiftieth anniversary of the Elysée Treaty. This major trade event runs from February 15 to
19 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Industrial flagship of northern France, Arc International has become the world leader in tableware
through its know-how in glassware, which is successfully exported beyond the French borders. The
family business established in Arques (Pas-de-Calais) in 1825 based its growth on its historical site,
where it gathers all its R&D human and technical resources. Arc International’s innovations are
launched from France before being distributed in more than 160 countries. The names of the brands
also recall this strong attachment to the historic site of Arques: Cristal d'Arques® Paris, Luminarc®
or Arcoroc®.
"Made in France” is in our brands’ DNA contributes to their success. The French origin is
an assurance of quality, reliability and durability of the product", said Gwenaëlle L’Hénoret,
Vice President Marketing Europe.
Arc International also owns a second production site in Chateauroux, France, dedicated to
manufacturing products under the Pyrex® brand. In addition, the Group has established four
production sites in the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates and Russia to support its
international expansion and better serve local customers with products adapted to their tastes and
habits. But Arques remains, with its 6,000 employees, the true flagship of the company.
In total, more than 50% of Arc International’s products are manufactured in France and 83% of
products manufactured in Arques are exported. In this spirit, Arc International has launched in 2011
a specific logo "Made in France" to claim the French origin and manufacturing of its brands around
the world. It now adorns the packaging of new products manufactured in France.
At Ambiente, which will be inaugurated on February 15 in the presence of the German Economy
Minister, Philipp Rösler, and the French Minister for Productive Recovery, Arnaud Montebourg, Arc
International will participate in several events to highlight products manufactured in France. A
selection of Luminarc®, Chef & Sommelier®, Pyrex® and Cristal d’Arques® Paris, coordinated by
French designer Olivia Putman, will be showcased in the Foyer throughout the duration of the Fair.
Chef & Sommelier® Open Up, Arom’Up and Oenologue Expert glasses will be used for the oenology
presentation held on February 18 after the conference entitled "Technology, the key to French
Gastronomy".
"I am delighted that France is this year's partner country at Ambiente Fair and that the
creativity, dynamism and industrial excellence of our country are highlighted. Faced with
a competition based on price, our customers are able to recognize the French industrial
know-how", said Guillaume de Fougières, CEO of Arc International.
For information:
Ambiente from 15 to 19 February 2013 – Frankfurt, Germany
Arc International, booth #C03 C33, hall 42
More details on:
http://ambiente.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/besucher/willkommen/erleben.html
Arc International, l'Art de la Table 1825
Arc International employs 11,841 people worldwide, including 6,384 in France. The Group, whose head office is
located in Arques, in the French Pas-de-Calais region, achieved gross sales of €1.1 billion in 2011. Armed with
its know-how in glassware, it developed globally and currently markets its complete tableware ranges to more
than 160 countries.
The Group covers the Consumer Goods and Food Service markets through a portfolio of brands - Luminarc®,
Arcoroc®, Cristal d'Arques® Paris, Pyrex® and Chef & Sommelier®. For over 40 years, the Group has also been
serving professional customers – industrial groups, wholesalers, manufacturers of semi-finished and finished
products, service providers – with a wide range of tailor-made solutions to meet their specific needs (industry,
advertising, premiums, loyalty).
Arc International is present in five continents with its production sites (France, United States, China, United
Arab Emirates, Russia), distribution subsidiaries (United States, Spain, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, South
Africa) and sales offices.
The Group has adopted a strategy of sustainable development in order to balance economic requirements,
social responsibility and respect for the environment, and joined the U.N.'s Global Compact in 2003.
(1) Pyrex®, property of Corning Inc., is operated by Arc International Cookware SAS under an exclusive license
in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Contact
Arc International
Sandrine Mièze, Corporate Communication Tél. +33 (0)3 21 12 75 41 - email : sandrine.mieze@arc-intl.com
Press Contact
Edelman Agency
Manon Richert
Tél. +33 (0)1 56 69 73 84– email : manon.richert@edelman.com
Solène Delorme
Tél. +33 (0)1 56 69 75 90 – email: solene.delorme@edelman.com