This 5th edition has once again come to reward the economic actors of the territory. A ceremony organized by L’Indépendant this Tuesday, May 31 at the headquarters of Crédit Agricole Sud Méditerranée in Perpignan.
The fifth edition of the Septuors of the Pyrénées-Orientales delivered its verdict, this Tuesday, May 31, during an evening that highlighted the dynamism of the economic actors of the territory. An event organized by L’Indépendant and hosted once again at Crédit Agricole Sud Méditerranée. “The opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that contributes to the progress of society. The Septets participate in this ecosystem“, welcomed Nicolas Tavernier, general manager of the Perpignan headquarters.
Many economic and political actors of the territory were therefore present, as were the 9 sponsors who came to reward as many categories each comprising three named companies. Often loyal partners (Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole, CER France, Department of Pyrénées-Orientales, University of Perpignan Via Domitia, Le Monde Nouveau, Mutual Harmony, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of 66, Club de l’Éco of L’Indépendant and finally the Occitanie Region) to present the trophies to the lucky winners.
Family businesses established for many years but also young innovative start-ups and other daring entrepreneurs. An evening hosted by Alain Baute, Managing Director of L’Indépendant, not failing to salute “all these business leaders who fight and fight, these men and women who dare, who undertake, who take risks…“Laureates who will meet by the end of the year in Montpellier for the Occinov regional final.
Here are the nine Catalan companies awarded.
Nicolas Tavernier, Director of Crédit Agricole Sud Méditerranée and Alain Baute, Managing Director of L’Indépendant.
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Septuor International : Onedirect
Number One in France, Onedirect has specialized for 23 years in the distribution of telecommunications equipment and videoconferencing or meeting room solutions to professionals. The Catalan company with 120 employees and located in Saint-Estève generates 45% of its 66 million turnover internationally.
Robert Vila, president of Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole and Emmanuel Stern, founder of Onedirect.
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Septuor Entrepreneurs: Rising
Kuupanda (seed in Swahili) has developed from the Vall-up nursery in Céret a marketing and commercial management tool intended for producers and farmers to save them time. The agility of the start-up won over the Hectar campus (the equivalent of Ecole 42 in Agritech) which integrated it into its business accelerator.
Alain Lacroux, Director of P.-O. of CER France and Pablo Fernandez, originally from Kuupanda.
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Septet Commerce and Crafts: Manufacture du Garnet
It is impossible to go to Prades without visiting the Manufacture du Garnet and its Catalan Jewels manufacturing workshop. An establishment with the Living Heritage Company label and jewels recognizable by their red color and their assemblies made entirely by hand by a team of jewelers trained on site.
Hermeline Malherbe, President of the Department of Pyrénées-Orientales and communication manager of the Manufacture du Grenat.
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Septet Innovation: Mega Castillet
There is always something going on at the Mega Castillet. The cinema was the first in France to have invested in an immersive MX4D room with 3D projection, Atmos sound but also moving armchairs, water jets and scent diffusion. The must to watch the latest Top gun.
Laurent Cavaignac, vice-president of professional integration at the UPVD and Frédéric Moya, Director of the Méga Castillet cinema.
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Agrifood Septuor: Milles Brewery
Inseparable from the Catalan country, its Limonette or its Sémillante, the beverage manufacturer and distributor is now betting on craft beer with its Mil. lenari. A collection of 7 beers rewarded with a bronze medal at the last Agricultural Show.
Stéphanie Marines, commercial manager of the New World and Laure Milles, CEO of Brasserie Milles.
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Sustainable Development Septet: Windelo
Since 2018, Windelo has been designing sailboats and catamarans that are more respectful of the environment from recycled and biosourced materials at the Canet nautical center. Boats over 15 meters long and an already full order book for the next two years.
Jérôme Himbert, Languedoc-Roussillon Development Manager at Harmonie Mutuelle and Olivier Kauffman, founder of Windelo.
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Septuor Industrie: Sotranasa
Founded in 1974, Sotranasa has made a name for itself in the deployment of telecommunications networks and fiber optics with major operators. After winning a big market for Orange, the company has no less than 700 employees in the department.
Xavier Danjou, elected to the CCI and President of the G16 and Confiserie du Tech and Jean-Pierre and Jean-Baptiste Navarro, CEO of Sotranasa.
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Eco Club Special Price: Ibiza Pools
This 100% family business manufactures Made in France polyester shell pools in its robotic factories in Pia and Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre). With 2,600 pools sold last year, the company is currently experiencing strong growth with 120 employees and €32 million in turnover.
The members of the Club de l’Eco and Mathieu Combes, director of Piscines Ibiza.
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Favorite Region: Acapella
Growing coffee and tea in the plain of Roussillon, here is the original idea that germinated in the mind of Acapella. With 1,800 plants in greenhouses in Saint-Cyprien, this roasting company aims to become the leading European tea producer within five years.
Christophe Manas, Regional Councilor of Occitanie and Rémi Guyonnet, R&D Manager of Acapella Plantations.
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