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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.
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