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OUR HISTORY

A TRANSGENERATIONAL GROUP

In 1905, electricity came to St Just Malmont (Haute-Loire, France). Régis Brunon seized the opportunity to develop a trimmings business.

His son André took over the reins just before the Second World War. A visionary, in 1957 he transformed his business from shaper to independent entrepreneur and made his reputation as a ribbon-maker. Satab (editor’s note: Société Anonyme de Textile André Brunon) was born.

The company’s history was written by shaking up tradition

ambitions pour l'avenir

“A centuries-old tradition, a worldwide commercial and industrial presence, 40,000 m² of factory and logistics space, dynamic and skilled teams: these are the features that make Satab Group a by-word for creativity, innovation and technical expertise, recognized worldwide. Let’s strive every day to build on this heritage to provide even more solutions to our customers’ needs”

Nicolas Brunon, current Chairman of Satab Group

In 1960, Jacques took over the family business. Over the next 30 years, he oversaw the industrialization and internationalization of Satab Group, making it a European and global benchmark in the narrow fabric market.

A legacy carried on today by Nicolas, the founder’s great-grandson, with one objective: keep the best of yesterday’s artisan workshop by combining it with the best of today’s techniques.

Key Date

1905
1964
1967
1988
2000
2005
2006
2012
2013
2016
2018
2019
2020
2022
2026
1905

Launch of a trimmings business

1964

Integration of the first needle-based trades

Innovation Satab
1967

The first ribbon maker to join the dyeing plant

1988

The first ribbon printer to incorporate printing

2000

Development of a logistics platform

2005

Establishment of a 1,000-square-meter Research and Development facility

2006

ISO 9001 Certification

2012

Implementation of an innovation policy

2013

Organization into six areas of expertise: Fashion, Packaging, Home, Consumer, Industry, Health

2016

Start of the digital transformation

2018

Launch of the NF line, first steps into smart textiles

2019

Development of an eco-friendly product line

2020

Expansion of the knitting and flat knitting machinery to meet the demand for elastic bands for masks

2022

Launch of the Net 2024 project; ISO 50001 certification; Launch of the EWEAVE brand

2026

Structuring of the Satab Group: Maison Satab, Novalti, Eweave