Small messages for big actions: the highlights of the year as seen by our teams and are a source of pride.
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“This new building marks a new chapter for the Cholet site and our team. This new facility can accommodate yachts from 38 to 49 feet and supports our ambition to make Cholet the benchmark for the manufacture of monohull yachts. Much more than a workshop, it’s a testing ground where we rethink our ways of doing things, where we innovate to aim for excellence. This project gives the crew a new impetus and is a source of great pride for all those who contribute to it every day.“
Fabien – Production Unit Manager (Cholet – France)
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“The visit by Anne GUÉGUEN, the French ambassador to Tunisia, was an excellent opportunity to present Groupe Beneteau and the main issues surrounding the start-up of our Bizerte site to local players and the embassy’s economic departments. Among other things, this made it easier for us to integrate and to exchange views with other French manufacturers on how the professional environment works in Tunisia.“
Cyril – Industrial Quality and Training Manager (Bizerte – Tunisia)
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“With the installation of new heating systems in Cadillac in 2023, we reduced gas consumption by 32% and electricity consumption by 38% in 2024, which corresponds to a reduction of almost 3,500 tonnes of CO2.“
Cecil – Maintenance Manager (Cadillac – United States)
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“Our first on-site 2024 roadshow brought together the teams from Ostróda, who were keen to hear the summary of the previous year, which was considered to be good despite a less optimistic end to 2023. Groupe Beneteau congratulated us on our excellent sales, while anticipating a period of significant transition over the coming months.“
Miroslaw – Plant Manager (Ostróda – Poland)
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“When we found out we’d won not one, but two Trophées d’Or… Wow, what a source of pride! The ‘Made in France’ award reflects the importance attached to our local roots, our know-how and our pride in manufacturing in France. The “International Champion” trophy embodies our spirit of conquest, our ability to spread the excellence of our nine brands across the world’s seas. This success is the success of all our teams, on all our sites, in France and abroad.“
Barbara and Olivier – Director of Corporate Communications and Deputy Director of the Boating Solution Division (Paris – France)
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“The B-Safe project in Portugal, coordinated by the HSE team, was first and foremost a chance “to learn by doing”! The 10 workshops were an opportunity for employees to understand each of the 10 basic rules of day-to-day safety. A project in which the collaboration of supervisors and team leaders was the key to success, thanks to everyone’s involvement.“
Sílvia – HSE Manager (Gandra – Portugal)
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“To mark the production of the 400th Oceanis 51.1 and the 200th Swift Trawler 41, we honoured all our production and support teams. A celebration to showcase the commitment and expertise of the Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie teams. Congratulations to you all! “
Henri – Site Manager (Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie – France)
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“In August 2024, the Stocznia Jachtowa Delphia plant in Poland extended the certification of its ISO 9001 management system to ISO 14001. When it comes to quality and respect for the environment, we make no compromises.“
Marta – Plant management (Stocznia Jachtowa Delphia – Olecko)
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“We decided to speed things up in the Flybridge monohull segment by launching the new Prestige F5.7 this year. Comfort, stability, space on board and elegance are all attracting a lot of praise and attention.“
Jean-François – Chief sales officer BU Motor Yachting (Cannes – France)
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“A big thank you to Groupe Beneteau and its employees, who shared their expertise with passion.“
Visitor to the shipyard – (Bordeaux and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie – France)
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“To start the day, there’s nothing like sharing a ride with my favourite colleague. Doing my bit for the environment and having fun at the same time! “
Marie-Morgane – Training Officer (Dompierre-sur-Yon – France)
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“I’ve been taking part in the Walk for Josephine for a few years now with my colleagues. I feel strongly about this because it affects us all. It’s also a great way to spend some quality time together away from the office environment.“
Mersiha – Gap Leader (La Roche-sur-Yon – France)
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“A few days before his departure for the Vendée Globe, we had the pleasure of meeting Benjamin Dutreux. It was an emotional moment, in which he shared his passion, his doubts and his determination in the face of the immensity of the ocean. A visit to his boat, with his technical team, gave us an intimate vision of this extraordinary adventure, which blends performance and human commitment.“
Alexis – Manager BERI 21 (Les Sables d’Olonne – France)
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“I would like to thank Groupe Beneteau and the family shareholder for their confidence over the past 30 years. They have enabled us to make the Habitat business a leader in its sector. To the 900 employees who work hard every day to expand our market positions, I would like to say that selling to a major industrial group such as Trigano will enable us to make the most of our expertise and capacity for innovation over the long term, and to accelerate our development on the French and European markets.“
Patrick – Managing Director, Habitat Division (Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France)
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“Our idea was to reproduce the model of the schooner made by her grandfather Benjamin Bénéteau. I’m delighted to have been able to take part in this project. I really enjoyed fine-tuning the shapes and making the supports. I’m very proud of how the Schooner has come out overall.“
Patrick – Carpenter (Saint Hilaire de Riez – France)
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“Committed to our 2030 trajectory to reduce our CO₂ emissions by 30%, we are rethinking boating around more sustainable solutions: innovative ecodesign, decarbonised propulsion, new uses and the circular economy. Thanks to our collective efforts and responsible industrial choices, we’re speeding up the transition to a more environmentallyfriendly boating industry.“
Clément – Managing Director BU Sailing (Bordeaux – France)
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“When I saw an employee suddenly fall from the gantry crane, I immediately took emergency steps to clear the area. I then applied the first aid techniques I had learnt on a first aid course. Several colleagues came to lend me a hand, helping to secure the situation until the ambulance arrived. Thanks to our collective responsiveness, we were able to take action quickly and in a coordinated way to help the victim.“
Alberic – Supervisor (Commequiers – France)
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“I’m proud to work alongside the production teams to help build exceptional yachts, where precision, innovation and technical excellence are at the heart of every stage. Together, we bring unique boats to life, combining performance, quality and enabling our customers to achieve their dreams on the water.“
Lauriane – Moulding Production Unit Manager (Les Herbiers – France)
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“In 2024, the collaboration between the Beneteau Foundation and the ENSAAMA design school in Paris took on a new dimension, offering students an exceptional opportunity to turn their creativity into reality by creating models in the Groupe Beneteau workshops in Dompierre-sur-Yon. This initiative illustrates the Foundation’s commitment to training and passing on know-how.“
Cyril – General Secretary of the Beneteau Foundation (Dompierre-sur-Yon – France)
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“The Bellevigny employees, all decked out in red hats and festively patterned jumpers, let the magic of Christmas work its magic in the workshop, creating a warm atmosphere for the occasion.“
Employees – (Bellevigny – France)
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“It’s an extraordinary book about Groupe Beneteau’s 140th anniversary! Reading the history of the Group and the anecdotes makes me proud to be part of it. The most memorable story is that of the “creation of the China Cup”! “
Grace – Administrative Manager (Hong Kong – China)