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The Compagnons du Devoir choose Ducerf to discover the world of the sawmill
To communicate their passion for wood, transmit their know-how... These are essential values for the Ducerf Group, which welcomed first-year students in carpentry from the Compagnons du Devoir in Besançon. On the agenda, a visit to the sawmill at Vendenesse-lès-Charolles and the THT unit at Bois Durables de Bourgogne, then on to the Les Bois Profilés site. An experience that helped to reassure these young trainees that the timber industry was the right choice for them…
With THT poplar, the school at Saint-Germain-en-Laye is both attractive and environmentally friendly!
After 2 years of work, 350 young pupils from Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78) went back to a brand new school. The school Marie-Curie, located in the Bel-Air neighbourhood, underwent massive restructuring with the extension of existing spaces and the construction of a new building. The careful attention to aesthetic and environmental aspects led the project leaders to choose Ducerf wood, and more specifically THT poplar, for the external cladding of the premises.
Yves Ducerf is retiring: how does he see the future?
The transition between the 4th and 5th generations of leaders is taking place in 2019, and this will include the retirement of Yves Ducerf. After 46 years overseeing investments and the secondary processing business, he is leaving behind a valuable legacy and is looking to the future with confidence. Encounters and memories…
Florence Perrucaud, New President of French Timber
The last General Assembly of Frenchtimber took place on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the premises of the National Federation of Wood in Paris. Mrs. Florence Perrucaud, Export Sales Director of the company Ducerf, was elected to the President of FrenchTimber for a 2 year term.
Le Gallo Sports Complex in Boulogne: architecture using heat-treated wood that has charm!
While walking along the banks of the Seine in Boulogne-Billancourt (92), you’ll probably notice the beautiful heat-treated vertical wooden slats of the recently constructed Le Gallo sports complex. By choosing Ducerf materials, the town and the architect went for excellence and character. The Ducerf group had to contend with complex specifications, but was able to meet the various requirements of the project, ensuring a result that was more than successful!
Jean-Marie Ducerf, 5th generation of leaders: “Quite a lot of pressure of course, but a warm welcome!”
Rich with 133 years of history, the Ducerf group has been experiencing a period of natural renewal in its own right with the arrival of the 5th generation of leaders. Following Edouard, who currently holds the position of Deputy General Manager, his cousin Jean-Marie Ducerf joined the company in 2018.It was a natural choice for mechanics enthusiast, who sees “stimulating and exciting” challenges for the group over the coming years. Learn more…