Back to the event Between Tradition and Innovation at the Village By CA Chateauroux An exceptional morning dedicated to Living Heritage Enterprises (VPA)

On September 19, 2025, the Excellence Network, in partnership with the Village by CA Châteauroux, had the pleasure of organizing a Regional morning dedicated to Living Heritage Enterprises (VPA). This event brought together many actors involved in the valorisation and transmission of expertise of excellence.

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Many thanks to our partners

We would like to thank all the partners and institutions that made this meeting possible through their commitment and support:

  • The Village by CA Châteauroux
  • EPV Excellence Network - represented by Tristan De Witte and Stéphane Sponsor
  • The Region Centre-Val de Loire
  • Dev'Up Centre-Val de Loire
  • Châteauroux Metropole
  • The Indre ICC
  • The CMA Centre-Val de Loire
  • The Indre Attractiveness Agency
  • SGS France, managing body of the EPV label
  • MEDEF de l'Indre

Their interventions and their presence allowed to illustrate the territorial dynamics around the EVP label and to strengthen the links between institutions, companies and project promoters.

A rich and inspiring program

This morning was rhythmic by:

  • A conference on EPV label challenges and opportunitiespresented Tristan De Witte, Stéphane Parrain and SGS, the manager of the EPV label
  • One Round table testimony from companies engaged in the transmission of know-how
  • The meetings with start-ups, come to present their innovations in connection with the trades of excellence
  • One know-how fair, bringing together companies labeled EVP to present their achievements

EVP exhibitors in honour

We welcome the participation of the exhibiting companies who made this exhibition live through the quality of their demonstrations and their passion for the trade:

  • Cyfac - represented by Aymeric Le Brun
  • IFB Refractories - represented by Mrs Marijke Lesage
  • The Little Marys
  • Reigned Creations - represented by Françoise Blutou
  • Autoform
  • Day - represented by Stéphane Parrain
  • Balsan - represented by Mr. Puille
  • Roger Pradier - represented by Tristan De Witte and in the presence of Mrs Marie De Chaumont
  • Vigean oil mill

These companies perfectly embody the values of the EPV label: excellence, innovation, transmission and territorial anchoring.

A collective dynamic for living heritage

Beyond the exchanges, this morning created new synergies between economic, institutional and know-how actors. Whether they are already labeled, in the process of labelling or simply in the process of reflection, the participants were able to go back with concrete keys to valuing their approach.

Thank you all for your participation.
See you very soon for new actions in support of the outreach of Living Heritage Enterprises Hey!