Magazine Article LA SEMAINE

At LE LORRAIN, we consider waste management to be a moral obligation and an inherent responsabilty of our activity. Our commitment to the environment is a tradition as old as our expertise in flame welding equipment. Alexandrine Charonnat, our Director General, embodies this duality between tradition and modernity, putting sustainability at the heart of our company strategy.

With a clear vision of a sustainable industry future, we stand out due to our relentless campaign against waste. This initiative, rooted in our home city, Nancy, crosses national borders and extends to the international level. Industrial relocalisation is not only a concept here in France, it is a daily occurrence. We are proud of our French origins and maintain close relationships with our local suppliers. This means we achieve a local supply rate of 96%, which significantly contributes to reducing our carbon footprint.

The circular economy is at the heart of our manufacturing process, where waste management plays a central part. Each year, we recycle 100 tonnes of metal in a significant way, thus showing our commitment to reducing waste and preserving natural resources. In our workshop, where 35 enthusiastic employees work daily, we have almost reached our zero waste objective, only generating a small loss of 10%. This exceptional efficiency comes from meticulous resource management, using 50% of materials derived from what would have been considered waste in the past.

We also believe that small actions add up to positive impacts. For example, our use of 100% recycled inks and cardboard in our packaging shows our commitment to reducing our environmental impact at each stage of our business. Prestigious partners such as Cartier and world industry leaders have recognized our efforts and rewarded us with their trust and collaboration.

To conclude, LE LORRAIN is synonymous with sustainable innovation and responsible waste management. We are not satisfied with only supplying first-class welding equipment; we also suggest solutions for a greener industry which is more conscious of its environmental impact. Join us in this quest for a cleaner world and a safer future.