Margareth Henriquez, CEO of Baccarat, and Remi Grosjean, Director of Operations and Deputy General Manager, are proud to announce the inauguration of Furnace F at the Baccarat plant in Lorraine, France.
The installation of Furnace F required the total reconstruction of a building and is part of the renewal of the manufacture’s industrial tools, combining traditional craftsmanship with the most advanced technologies.
The inauguration of the furnace is deeply rooted in the crystal-making tradition historically called the “Cérémonie de l’Allumette.” The fire was started on Monday (January 15), and this exceptional inauguration kicked off Baccarat’s 260th anniversary celebrations, bringing together the entire Manufacture team, as well as the godmother and godfather of the new furnace: Clara Daguin, fashion designer and artist of light, and Gérard Cornier, chemical engineer and former laboratory manager. Their presence highlights intergenerational collaboration spirit and the unbreakable link between art, craftsmanship and science.
Furnace F is a remarkable technical feat and the result of years of research and hard work by the Baccarat’s teams, a technological advance that translates into improved energy efficiency and a significant step towards a more sustainable future.
These advances are the stepping stone to the bright creative future of Baccarat’s artisans and craftsmen.