EPV label: The excellence of French know-how
Lalique has received the prestigious label of Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company, or EPV), a mark of recognition of the French State, put in place to reward French firms for the excellence of their traditional and industrial skills.
The label is granted for a five-year period and brings together exceptional French manufacturers.
The criteria for receiving this label give value to French production in a very qualitative manner. Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant-labelled companies are characterized by:
- Their specific economic heritage
- Their use of rare know-how employing traditional or highly technical production methods
- Their reputation or seniority
They are the elite of French proficiency in every field.
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