After a memorable fashion show marked by the farewell of Véronique Nichanian, the French fashion house Hermès announces a new project for a leather goods manufacturer. The new production facility will be built in Normandy, a region where the luxury group already has several factories.
The new leather goods factory will be located in the municipality of Les Andelys in the Eure department. Their construction is part of a strategy for sustainable development. An industrial wasteland, that of the former Holophane glassworks, is being renovated, as the company announced in a statement.
Strengthening the Normandy location
The future production unit will complement the Norman Craft Center. This already includes the factory in Val-de-Reuil, which opened in 2017, and the location in Louviers, which opened in 2023. Another project in Colombelles in the Calvados department is also being planned. In the long term, the factory in Les Andelys is expected to employ 260 craftsmen and thus strengthen the brand’s presence in the region.
To support this growth, Hermès is committed to an inclusive hiring model. This was developed in collaboration with France Travail and the Normandy school board. The future employees will be trained at the ‘École Hermès des savoir-faire’ in Louviers. The recognized training center offers an 18-month diploma course.
Since 2010, Hermès has opened 13 leather goods factories in France. In this way, the company raises its handcrafted model to an industrial level while maintaining the exclusivity of its products. By focusing on local manufacturers, the brand also secures its supply of high-quality leather parts, for which there is consistently high global demand.
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