19/09/2013

Business news : Poitou-Charentes region boost Dufour Yachts shipyard

The councilors voted a grant of one million euros.

During the last Standing Committee of the Regional Council of Poitou-Charentes, held in Poitiers on 13 September, regional councilors have studied various local industrial issues, such as the manufacturer of sailboats Dufour Yachts.

Full renegotiation of its debt and while some investors decided to pull out, the management is working on a "New Co" whose implementation would involve a lease back the buildings of La Rochelle and a bank loan. In parallel, the company has requested special assistance of the order of one million euros to the government, pledging to maintain local employment.

In this context, while the company employs 430 direct and 400 indirect employees, elected officials have voted an exceptional grant of 1 million euros for the manufacturer of sailing yachts based in Périgny.

A clear commitment to support local boating industry, whose economic weight is particularly important in the region. As such, the same standing committee has decided to support the Pole Refit La Rochelle, with a grant of € 25,000.

About Dufour Yachts :

Legendary sailing yachts

Michel Dufour, an engineer with a love of sailing, founded his shipyard in La Rochelle, France back in 1964. He owes his success to his keen intuition. He was convinced that new technologies and new materials would transformsailing. But sailing has always continued to be embodiment of the pioneering, adventurous spirit; the pinnacle of pleasure.
This vision continues to drive Dufour Yachts. Its innovative models push the envelope, offering an unequalled sailing experience.

An exclusive vocation

Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle is one of the few French yards exclusively dedicated to building sailing yachts. Dufour’s managers, designers and employees have an exclusive vocation for sailing, the only assurance of perfection.
This dedication also drives the specialists that Dufour has specially selected to distribute its yachts throughout the world.
At Dufour, listening to the wants, needs and expectations of the customer is second nature.
That’s why Dufour Yachts is able to offer so many yachting enthusiasts the ultimate escape.

Source actunautique.com

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