NEWS
French President Nicolas Sarkozy Visits
Stave Mill of Tonnellerie
Quintessence
Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy
recently visited Merrain International, a French oak stave mill in
Monthureux-sur-Saone and a sister company of Tonnellerie Quintessence. The
President visited the stave mill while touring rural agricultural companies to
discuss the French government's efforts to help such
industries.
President Sarkozy toured the mill, talking to individual
employees about the technology, quality and safety measures in place. The tour
included all aspects of the milling process. The President was impressed with
the use of technology throughout the facility, and asked his ministers to find
out about "helping small companies to finance innovative processes, especially
in the wood industry."
The Merrain International stave mill was selected
based on a strong recommendation from Agricultural Minister Michel Barnier, who
visited the facility in January, and praised the traceability, sustainability
and productivity of the mill. Merrain International's reputation for quality
was also an important factor in the President's decision to
visit.
Merrain International is located in the reputable Vosges forest
region. The stave mill is a sister company of Tonnellerie Quintessence, which
is situated in the heart of Bordeaux's wine growing region. The cooperage
offers winemakers the quintessential French wine barrel that honors the
cherished, centuries-old French coopering traditions.