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The Guyenne leather goods factory<\/strong>, Herm\u00e8s’ first production site in the Gironde region, is located in Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, about 20 kilometers northeast of Bordeaux. It employs 180 people and will eventually add 280.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This development is based on a very encouraging dynamic, following the excellent results obtained by the firm revealed last July. Indeed, the group had announced an exceptional first half-year with sales amounting to 4.235 billion euros<\/strong>, up 70% compared to 2020 and 29% compared to 2019, just before the pandemic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With this new leather goods company located near Bordeaux, Herm\u00e8s is committed to its role as a job creator and demonstrates its willingness to participate in a sustainable way in the growth dynamics of the regions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last week, 40 new recruits joined the ranks of the Guyenne leather goods factory for a training program lasting approximately one and a half years. They will, in turn, be able to give life to unique objects, such as the house’s mythical bags.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “We are in a sustained growth rhythm and who says growth rhythm for Herm\u00e8s leather goods says increase in the number of craftsmen, training and therefore new site<\/em>,” explained Guillaume de Seynes<\/strong>, general manager of the group’s upstream and participation division.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Designed by Bayonne architect Patrick Arotcharen<\/strong>, the 140-meter-long building rehabilitates a former storage area. Herm\u00e8s is participating in the development of the area while promoting biodiversity. More than a hundred trees were planted to create a welcoming garden for employees. It also has 2,250 m2 of photovoltaic panels, which cover more than 40% of the energy consumed<\/strong>, and fully LED lighting. Finally, rainwater is reused for the sanitary facilities and the watering of the outdoor area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guillaume de Seynes<\/strong> spoke on Monday, September 13 at the Palais Brongniart for the third edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum<\/strong>. This forum dedicated to CSR in the leather, luxury and fashion industries, organized by the National Leather Council, is intended for discussions on the future challenges of the leather industry.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nSpecial attention to the environment<\/h3>\n