October 18, 2022 - ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is acquiring a minority stake in the Montpellier-based company ALTERINOV, the parent company of BODYNOV and the Lyon orthopedic school ESOOP. An acquisition through a capital increase of 300,000 euros. BODYNOV, an orthopedic company elected Innovative Company of the Year 2018 by the French Society of Obesity Surgery, recently cited by the newspaper CAPITAL as one of the 400 best French start-ups, has just celebrated its 10th birthday. The undisputed market leader in the manufacture of custom abdominal support belts, BODYNOV built its reputation by taking care of people with obesity before positioning itself on visceral surgery and more recently on lumbar activity. With its unrivalled know-how in personalized medical devices, BODYNOV now relies on ErgoSanté's R&D skills and resources, which are useful for its technical and commercial development. " In truth, if sharing skills is crucial, the will to succeed is enough ", according to Thierry Beauquesne, President of the ALTERINOV Group. Synergies and a common trajectory A key French player in workstation design and physical assistance devices on an international scale, ErgoSanté has established itself as the leader in France in the design and manufacture of passive exoskeletons. In the same line as BODYNOV, the Cevennes-based company designs and manufactures innovative and customized ergonomic solutions for people's health and well-being. To do this, it relies on a laboratory and a design office that give it a unique ability to develop, test, and optimize each of its projects with agility. The operational synergies between the two companies, which share the same values focused on the protection of vulnerable populations, are numerous. They now share a common path marked by a large number of innovative projects. " We are looking at partnership and the creation of long-term synergies," emphasizes Samuel Corgne, founder and director of the ErgoSanté Group. About ErgoSanté BODYNOV : The Hérault-based company BODYNOV was created in Montpellier in 2012. It has 80 employees and a turnover of 10 million. The Gard-based company ErgoSanté was created in 2013 in Anduze. It has nearly 200 employees and a turnover of 14.5 million euros (2021 figures).

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Anduze, March 17, 2022 - Concerned about integrating the entire life cycle of its products, ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is going even further. It now recycles internally 100% of the plastics extracted from used office chairs entrusted to it under the EcoSiège brand for reuse. This plastic is reused in its manufacturing workshop, which is recognised as an "Adapted Company" in Anduze (30), and will soon be added to the range of furniture offered by ErgoSanté.

"Doing good and doing it well"
" Since the launch of our activity, we have paid an eco-participation to state-approved eco-organisations responsible for organising the life cycle of products after use. We quickly realised that we could go further," says Samuel Corgne, founder and director of ErgoSanté. 250,000 tonnes of professional furniture are put on the market in France every year and 100,000 are thrown away.

The global pandemic in 2020 and then the blocking of the Suez Canal in 2021 finally convinced him of the need to change his practices, "the economic exchanges and raw materials that we were sourcing in Asia at the time were blocked, new solutions were needed ". 

In the summer of 2021, Samuel Corgne decided to take back control of the sovereignty and life cycle of his products. To do this, he refocused the sourcing of raw materials in France and Europe, and then developed a re-use channel under the EcoSiège brand. " We have started to collect used chairs from companies, SMEs, associations, public authorities and individuals throughout France for reconditioning, upcycling or recycling. This is a concrete way of encouraging local exchanges while giving new life to old trades that are sometimes forgotten.

EcoSiège transforms waste into resources
After a pioneering trial in 2015, the solution launched in September 2021 is meeting with success. " The conditions were right. As proof, of the 14,000 seats designed and sold last year by ErgoSanté, 1,000 of them came from the EcoSiège reuse channel. " 1,000 m² of chairs are waiting to be reconditioned and we are thinking of doubling the production area next year ," says Samuel Corgne.

After purchasing premises in January 2022, the company invested in new equipment in February, acquiring three shredders, a press and a plastic extruder. The objective: to transform EcoSiège's recyclable waste into resources that can be reused by ErgoSanté.

"Thanks to these new acquisitions, we grind, extrude and remould 100% of the plastic on our premises . A technique of continuous transformation plastics processing that allows us to expand the current range of ergonomic products. " Our Gard manufacturing workshop is developing new furniture that will be marketed by ErgoSanté by the summer. In the near future, we will be adding wood, metal, foam and fabric.

A response to societal expectations and regulatory obligations
In addition to the development of its activities, ErgoSanté was recognised in 2018 as the first French company "working for the social and professional integration of people with disabilities" and as an "Adapted Enterprise" (EA) in 2019. " Our reconditioned chairs are sold for 20 to 30% of the price of new ones and the DIRECCTE recognitions now offer our customers the possibility of being part of a civic approach while favourably impacting their Agefiph or Fiphfp contribution. A winning formula.

For Samuel Corgne, " waste must be entirely and indefinitely reusable or neutral for the environment, according to the 'cradle to cradle' principle". Individuals are sensitive to this and the national government seems to have identified the issue. The AGEC law, which came into force on¹ January 2021, now obliges local authorities, their groupings and State services to include a percentage of products from reuse or incorporating recycled materials in their public orders. " Our products are 100% compliant," he concludes.

About
ErgoSanté, founded in Anduze (30) in 2013, designs and supplies innovative, customised ergonomic solutions to help disabled workers stay in work and prevent the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Today, the Group is a key player in the field of workstation design in France and passive physical assistance devices internationally, and has become the leader in France in the design and manufacture of exoskeletons. It has 170 employees, 21 agencies in France, 12 international presences and a turnover of 13.9 million euros under its brand name (2021). www. ergosante.fr - www.ecosiege.fr

*The Cradle to Cradle approach defines and promotes the development of upcyclable products, which means that, unlike conventional recycling, it maintains the quality of raw materials throughout the multiple life cycles of the product and its components.

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Anduze, 20 September 2021: ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is pursuing its eco-responsible approach with the implementation of an innovative solution for recycling and reselling office chairs.

Waste from office furniture represents a volume of 250,000 tonnes1 per year. A large part of this waste, and in particular chairs, has a significant recycling potential. Present throughout mainland France, ECOSIEGE collects, renovates, repairs and gives a second life to all types of office chairs from large companies, smes, associations, administrations and individuals. Among them, Valdelia, an eco-organisation dedicated to the second life of professional furniture, is the leading contributor to the collection ofECOSIEGE.

The new brand of the ErgoSanté Group is committed to limiting the waste associated with the acquisition or replacement of office chairs: each chair, 98% recyclable, which is collected by ECOSIEGE, is recycled, thus avoiding up to 40kg of unnecessary waste. Depending on the state of the chair, it is recycled or "upcycled" in the Ergosanté manufacturing workshop in Anduze (Gard), an adapted company that employs more than 80% of disabled people.

ECOSIEGE then offers the consumer the possibility of buying back his or her renovated seat or a new second-hand seat from its recycling network. Already invested in the quality of life at work, in maintaining the employment of disabled employees and in promoting "made-in France" knowledge, ErgoSanté is committed to limiting the carbon footprint of its activities and those of its customers.
The request for collection of used seats and the purchase of "upcycled" seats is made directly on the website ofECOSIEGE : www.ecosiege.fr

ErgoSanté will present its new products, including the HAPO MS and all of its ergonomic solutions at the following trade fairs:
- PREVENTICA trade fair in Lille: from 26 to 29 September 2021
- A+A trade fair in Dusseldorf: from 26 to 29 October 2021

ABOUT ERGOSANTE
Because despite the progress of society, work in companies is generating more and more health problems, ErgoSanté improves the working conditions of able-bodied and non-able-bodied people, by bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number of people through customised solutions.
ErgoSanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in the workplace, including disabilities.
Created in 2013, ErgoSanté has 120 expert employees working in 16 agencies to support companies throughout France and, since 2020, internationally.

http://www.ergosante.fr/

CONTACTS
Press: Calyptus - Mathieu Calleux / Nicolas Hélin - 01 53 65 37 91 / 37 96 - ergosante@calyptus.net

Anduze, September 8, 2021: ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is pursuing its eco-responsible approach with the implementation of an innovative solution for recycling and reselling office chairs.

Located in Anduze, in the Gard region, the workshops ofECOSIEGE ECOSIEGE's workshops collect, renovate, repair and give a second life to all types of office chairs from large companies, SMEs, associations and individuals. The new brand of the ErgoSanté Group is committed to limiting the waste associated with the acquisition or replacement of office chairs: each chair, 98% recyclable, which is collected by ECOSIEGE is recycled, thus avoiding up to 40kg of unnecessary waste.

ECOSIEGE then offers the consumer the possibility of buying back his or her renovated seat or a new second-hand seat from its recycling network. Already invested in the quality of life at work, in maintaining employment for disabled employees and in promoting "made-in-France" knowledge, ErgoSanté is committed to limiting the carbon footprint of its activities and those of its customers.

The request for the collection of used seats and the purchase of 'upcycled' seats is made directly on the website ofECOSIEGE : www.ecosiege.fr

ErgoSanté will present its new products, including the HAPO MS, and all its ergonomic solutions at the following trade fairs in September:
- SPACE trade fair in Rennes: 14 to 16 September 2021
- Salon de la CONCHYLICULTURE in Vannes: 14 to 15 September 2021
- Salon PREVENTICA in Lille: 26 to 29 September 2021
- Salon A+A in Dusseldorf: 26 to 29 October 2021

ABOUT ERGOSANTE
Because despite the progress of society, work in companies is generating more and more health problems, ErgoSanté improves the working conditions of able-bodied and non-able-bodied people, by bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number of people through customised solutions.
ErgoSanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in the workplace, including disabilities.
Created in 2013, ErgoSanté has 120 expert employees working in 16 agencies to support companies throughout France and, since 2020, internationally.

http://www.ergosante.fr/

CONTACTS
Press: Calyptus - Mathieu Calleux / Nicolas Hélin - 01 53 65 37 91 / 37 96 - ergosante@calyptus.net

Anduze, 22 June 2021 - ErgoSantéa technological player in the social economy dedicated to health and ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is presenting a new mobile application at the Preventica trade fair this week that allows ergonomists to generate scientific data on the physical stress of workers during their activity. Called LEA, this application is available free of charge to all professionals concerned with the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.

On the occasion of the PREVENTICA trade fair, which will be held in Lyon from 22 to 24 June 2021, Ergosanté is unveiling LEA (Ergonomic Analysis Software), the first postural analysis application designed for ergonomics and health prevention professionals in companies. LEA is being previewed this week to all Health, Safety and Security managers, to those in charge of workstation adjustments, and to those involved in disability in companies.

LEA is an application that provides near-instantaneous access to personalised scientific data on work postures, with the aim of preventing musculoskeletal disorders. LEA uses artificial intelligence to process large quantities of data (deep-learning) and compare the postural profiles thus analysed with bio-mechanical standards (RULA method). Its use allows to objectively highlight the points to be improved, in order to make the prevention measures implemented more effective.

Samuel Corgne, CEO and founder of ErgoSanté, says " Technological progress only interests me if it can serve our objective, which is to preserve the health of as many workers as possible . This is whywe have developed LEA, an application for all ergonomists to enable themtoassess more precisely both the needs and the effectiveness of the solutions implemented.This system, which has been used internally at Ergosanté to validate the impact of our products, isnow available to everyone for better MSD prevention. »

ABOUT ERGOSANTE

Because despite the progress made by society, work in companies is generating more and more health problems, ErgoSanté is improving the working conditions of both able-bodied and disabled people, by bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number of people through tailor-made solutions.

ErgoSanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in the workplace, including disabilities.

Created in 2013, ErgoSanté has 100 expert employees in 15 agencies to support companies throughout France and, since 2020, internationally.

https://lea.ergosante.fr/

CONTACTS

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Anduze, April 27, 2021 - ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social economy dedicated to
health and well-being at work, is continuing its international development with the deployment of an exclusive
distributor in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Worksmart Innovations is the exclusive distributor of the HAPO exoskeleton in the United States. The HAPO,
posture harness for anyone who needs back assistance and/or
whose workstation is considered back-breaking, will thus be imported and distributed across the Atlantic by Worksmart Innovation. In addition to the distribution of ErgoSanté solutions, Worksmart Innovations provides a personalised advice and support service to each buyer.

This strategic location will enable the company to expand its network of major groups
of American suppliers and to set up a local production unit in a second phase. ErgoSanté thus benefits from a unique position and distribution network in a very buoyant market; the strong adoption of exoskeletons in the military, industrial and healthcare sectors is driving the growth of the exoskeleton market in North America, the world's largest exoskeleton market, which accounted for nearly $500 million in 2020.

This expansion on the American continent will be completed by the opening of a similar distributor in
Canada by mid-2021; thus, ErgoSanté aims to distribute its exoskeletons throughout
North America.

Samuel Corgne, CEO and founder of ErgoSanté, says "ErgoSanté's move into the United States is
an important step in our growth. This strategic installation reinforces the visibility of our
solutions and our know-how. Since the release of its exoskeletons in 2019, ErgoSanté has been exporting its
products to many countries and the opening of local subsidiaries and distributors represents a clear
acceleration of our development.

ABOUT ERGOSANTE
Because despite the progress of society, work in companies is generating more and more health problems, ErgoSanté is improving the working conditions of able-bodied and non-able-bodied people, by bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number of people through tailor-made solutions.
ErgoSanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in the workplace, including disabilities.
Created in 2013, ErgoSanté has 100 expert employees working in 15 agencies to support companies throughout France and, since 2020, internationally.

http://www.ergosante.fr/

CONTACTS
Press: Calyptus - Mathieu Calleux / Nicolas Hélin - 01 53 65 37 91 / 37 96 - ergosante@calyptus.net

Anduze, 29 March 2021 - ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is accelerating its international development with the opening of its first subsidiary, ErgoSchutz, based in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. ErgoSanté is thus establishing itself in the most industrialised country in Europe to distribute its flagship product range for export: exoskeletons dedicated to the protection of industrial workers.

ErgoSanté will present its latest exoskeleton, the HAPO, a posture harness for anyone who needs back assistance and/or whose workstation is considered back-breaking. The HAPO reduces strain on the lumbar region and protects the intervertebral discs by redirecting strain from the upper body to the thighs using fibreglass springs and a support capacity of up to 14kg.

Work-related back disorders have been widely documented in Germany. Companies are particularly sensitive to the return on investment of preventive measures and are looking for solutions to address these increasingly common pathologies. For example, in 2018, the mutual insurance company DAK-Gesundheit produced the report "Rätsel Rücken" ("The back puzzle"), which reveals the following facts:

• Back pain is the second most important diagnosis in the incidence of work disability - after respiratory infections;
• Three quarters of employees complain of back pain at least once a year;
• The number of emergency room admissions for back pain increased by 80% between 2009 and 2016, to 220,000.

The DAK-Gesundheit study concludes that the health policy goal of getting the back problem under control has not been achieved. Health and industry need innovative solutions. This is where ErgoSanté comes in, offering companies its range of exoskeletons as well as all its workstation solutions for the industrial and service sectors.

Samuel Corgne, CEO and founder of ErgoSanté, says "Since the release of its exoskeletons in 2019, ErgoSanté has seen strong international interest and is already exporting its products to the US, Italy, Canada and Brazil. We are now accelerating our export development through the opening of new subsidiaries. Germany is the first step in this internationalisation process.

This expansion is supported by a growing global exoskeleton market; analyst firm Research and Markets1 predicts that the global exoskeleton market over the next seven years could reach $4.2 billion by 2027, growing at an annual rate of over 26%.

ABOUT ERGOSANTE

Because despite the progress made by society, work in companies is generating more and more health problems, Ergosanté is improving the working conditions of able-bodied and non-able-bodied people, by bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number of people through customised solutions. Ergosanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in the workplace, including disabilities. Created in 2013, Ergosanté has 90 expert employees in 15 branches to support companies throughout France.

https://www.ergosante.fr

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Anduze, 13 November 2020 - Ergosanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, today announced the official confirmation by Alès Agglomération of the allocation of a state subsidy of 800,000 euros as part of the "Territoires d'Industrie" programme. This subsidy is part of a global financing project of 2 million euros.

In constant development since its creation, Ergosanté is one of the companies contributing to the strategy of reconquering territories, in this case the Alès Basin where it is established. The €800,000 grant confirmed today by Territoires d'industrie is part of a €2 million global financing programme, comprising €1.2 million in grants, €400,000 in bank loans and €400,000 in equity capital. It aims to finance industrial projects that create jobs and wealth for the region, namely :

• The construction of a new manufacturing plant for ergonomic seats, which will allow the relocation of part of the production, and the exoskeletons produced by the company;
• The pursuit of innovation through the development of new models of exoskeletons;
• The structuring of the adapted business model;
• Accelerating international development.

On this last point, Ergosanté, having noted a strong interest in its range of exoskeletons internationally, has started to structure its export distribution network and is already present in New Zealand, Holland and the USA. Discussions are in progress with distributors in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Italy and the United Kingdom. The investments described above are expected to create 26 direct jobs locally over 3 years, as well as many indirect jobs, in the region and at the national level. These will be in addition to the 25 jobs already created this year, despite the health crisis. Samuel Corgne, founder and CEO of Ergosanté, states "Through this valuable assistance, the State, the region, Alès Agglomération and the partners of the Territoires d'Industrie programme are reaffirming their confidence in our company. The choice of Ergosanté is not insignificant because by helping our development, we accelerate the national and international influence of our solutions that promote integration and job retention. The economic and social impact of this financing therefore extends far beyond the region".

ABOUT ERGOSANTE

Because despite the progress of society, work in companies generates more and more health problems, Ergosanté improves the working conditions of able-bodied and disabled people, bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number through tailor-made solutions. Ergosanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in companies, even up to the point of disability. Created in 2013, Ergosanté brings together 90 expert employees in 16 branches to support companies throughout France.

https://www.ergosante.fr

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ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is today launching its new physical assistance device, the HAPO, dedicated to relieving back strain . In a context of health crisis, the company is reducing its production capacity to a minimum to protect its employees and is organising itself to continue to produce, under the best safety conditions, devices useful for people who remain mobilised during the crisis, such as operators in the logistics sector.

ErgoSanté launches the HAPO, a posture sling designed for anyone who needs back support and/or for people whose workstation is considered to be a strain on the back.

This exoskeleton-type device is the second to come out of the ErgoSanté innovation laboratory. The first, theexoskeleton ShivaExoThe first product to be released in April 2019 was a multifunctional exoskeleton designed to relieve upper limbs and back from the musculoskeletal stresses of everyday life. The HAPO focuses on back tension: it reduces lumbar stress and preserves the intervertebral discs by redirecting the upper body's efforts towards the thighs thanks to fibreglass springs and an assisting power of up to 14kg. It is particularly suitable for operators in the logistics sector.

Manufactured in Anduze, France, the HAPO, due to its innovative fiberglass design, is a high-performance and more accessible solution (up to five times less expensive) than the devices on the market. Marketed at a price of €990 excluding VAT, the HAPO is available as of this week in the 12 ErgoSanté branches covering metropolitan France.

Samuel Corgne, founder and CEO of ErgoSanté, states Faced with the exceptional situation we are going through, the first measure taken at ErgoSanté was to put the majority of our activities on hold in order to protect our employees. However, we want to remain useful where we can be useful. It was therefore decided not to postpone the launch of HAPO, in order to meet the demand of clients in the Logistics sector, whose operators will be extremely busy in the coming weeks. In addition, we have undertaken to redirect our textile manufacturing unit to the production of protective masks, which we will make available free of charge to caregivers and all our customers and partners. In these difficult times, improving working conditions remains our priority mission.

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• strong growth in business in 2019: +66% to €7.3 million in sales
• integration of production in the context of Brexit
• creation of more than 20 jobs, mostly for workers with disabilities

Anduze, 30 January 2020 : ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, will inaugurate a new 400 m2, 6 m high storage warehouse on 3 February 2020. The production capacity for ergonomic chairs will rapidly increase from 3,000 to 10,000 units per year.

The extension of production capacities for ergonomic seats, one of Ergosanté's flagship product ranges, meets both the need to support the strong growth in activity (+66% of sales under the 2019 brand to €7.3 million) and the integration strategy, particularly in the context of Brexit. Until now, a large part of production was subcontracted to British partners, which Ergosanté had selected for their know-how and adaptability. The decision to fully integrate production at the Anduze site was partly driven by Brexit, which comes into force on 31 January, but is above all part of a strategic plan aimed at supporting growth while preserving product quality and industrial performance.The expansion of capacity will also generate the creation of more than 20 jobs, mostly for disabled workers, since Ergosanté is an adapted company that employs at least 80% disabled workers for its production. For Samuel Corgne, founder and CEO of ErgoSanté, "The industrial management set up with our subcontractors to ensure customised production was already complex. With Brexit, it becomes unmanageable. The integration of production at the company's headquarters in Anduze will enable us to increase our industrial performance. It will also create jobs in the region and strengthen our adapted business model by contributing to the employment of people with disabilities. »

ABOUT ERGOSANTE

Because despite the progress of society, work in companies generates more and more health problems, ErgoSanté improves the working conditions of both able-bodied and disabled people, bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number through tailor-made solutions.Ergosanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in companies, up to the point of disability. Created in 2013, ErgoSanté brings together 65 expert employees in 12 agencies to support companies throughout France.

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The company dedicated to health and well-being at work is strengthening the coherence of its approach by adopting the status of Adapted Company. Ergosanté can thus both employ and train more workers with disabilities and offer client companies the possibility of participating in a socially responsible approach while optimising their Agefiph contribution.

Anduze, September 12, 2019: ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, obtained on September 6, 2019 the Adapted Company approval from the Regional Directorate of Companies, Competition, Consumption, Labor and Employment (DIRECCTE) of Occitania.

An Adapted Enterprise (AE) welcomes within its workforce people recognised as disabled workers to enable them to carry out a paid professional activity in conditions adapted to their needs. It employs at least 80% of disabled workers in its production workforce.

This approach is part of Ergosanté's strategy to produce a large proportion of its ergonomic seating, which accounts for the majority of its sales, in-house. The company had already started to integrate disabled people into its production department two years ago. The approval of the Adapted Company will allow Ergosanté to reinforce this approach: the company plans to extend its production workshop by 400 m² and to recruit 10 disabled people in the coming year.

Production volumes are expected to increase rapidly, driven by strong growth dynamics as well as by the renewed appeal of the new status to client companies. By choosing Ergosanté, companies will be able to strengthen their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach and reduce their AGEFIPH or FIPHFP contributions according to their turnover, because by buying Ergosanté products they indirectly employ disabled workers.

For Samuel Corgne, founder and director of ErgoSanté, "Ergosanté's raison d'être is to promote access to employment for able-bodied and non-able-bodied people. What could be more logical and natural for us than to start by welcoming people with disabilities into our ranks? The Adapted Company approval will allow our clients to allocate their budget for the employment of disabled people differently and probably work with us more. But for me, this approval is above all a validation of the coherence of our approach and the meaning of our mission.

ABOUT ERGOSANTE

Because despite the progress made by society, work in companies is generating more and more health problems, ErgoSanté designs and provides customised solutions to improve the working conditions of able-bodied and disabled people, by bringing technological innovation to the service of the greatest number. Ergosanté designs and distributes customised ergonomic equipment, adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees: its ambition is to offer the best technical solution to health problems in companies, including disabilities. Created in 2013, ErgoSanté has 50 expert employees in 12 branches to support companies throughout France.

http://www.ergosante.fr/

CONTACTS

Press: Calyptus - Mathieu Calleux / Nicolas Hélin - 01 53 65 37 91 / 37 96 - ergosante@calyptus.net

Anduze, 11 April 2019: ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, delivered this week to Airbus Helicopters the first exo-skeleton from its production subsidiary Ergosanté Technologie. After 3 years of research and development within the framework of an innovation partnership with the SNCF, Ergosanté is launching its first exoskeleton model, the SHIVA EXO, designed and manufactured 100% in France. This exo-skeleton is designed to protect the health of operators who work for long periods in awkward positions, with their arms in the air for example, or who carry heavy loads.
The SHIVA EXO belongs to the family of passive exo-skeletons: entirely mechanical, it works without batteries. It has been designed to prevent shoulder, back and elbow injuries: the weight and mechanical stresses supported by the exoskeleton no longer pass through the shoulders and back and are directly redirected to the hips. Lightweight and durable, the device can be disengaged on each arm and is worn by the operator to relieve all the musculoskeletal stresses experienced on a daily basis.
Having followed the development of the project from the outset, Airbus Helicopters is now acquiring a first example for a test phase, before a more extensive deployment.
Martial Petit, labour analyst at Airbus Helicopters, says: "The emerging exo-skeleton market has the potential to profoundly improve the productivity and working conditions of operators in our industries. A study of the offers currently available worldwide and a first series of tests led us to choose the Ergosanté solution, which fully meets our needs, particularly in terms of multi-functionality, adaptability and durability".
Samuel Corgne, CEO and founder of ErgoSanté, adds, "This first sale is the culmination of three years of development and testing by our Ergosanté Technologie teams to create one of the first French exo-skeletons. The SHIVA EXO, with its innovative design and the extent of its capabilities, allows us to open up a new line of products with great potential to pursue our mission: to always offer the best technical solution to health problems in companies.

Anduze, November 21, 2018: ErgoSanté, a social and solidarity-based economy player dedicated to health and well-being at work, has just been recognized by the Regional Directorate of Enterprises, Competition, Consumption, Work and Employment (DIRECCTE) of Occitania as an organization working for the social and professional integration of people with disabilities.

As such, ErgoSanté may receive from any employer a share of its AGEFIPH contribution of up to 10%.

ErgoSanté thus confirms, beyond its contribution to health and well-being at work, its social and societal vocation in favour of people with disabilities. This strong commitment is put into practice within the company itself, which employs people with disabilities in the manufacture of ergonomic equipment for companies. In this respect, ErgoSanté will soon be aiming for a new approval: that of adapted company.

For Samuel Corgne, founder and director of ErgoSanté, " Beyond the additional resources provided to carry out our mission, this accreditation is a recognition of the work accomplished by ErgoSanté to promote the integration of people with disabilities. This is only one step: the next one, on which all our efforts are now focused, is the accreditation of ErgoSanté as an adapted company. »

On the occasion of the Preventica exhibition in Bordeaux (2-October 4, 2018), ErgoSanté announces the opening of his agency Nouvelle Aquitaine in Bordeaux, thus completing its network of the national territory.

Anduze, October 2, 2018 : ErgoSanté, a player in the social and solidarity-based economy dedicated to healthcare and well-being at work, announces the opening of its Bordeaux branch in October 2018. ErgoSanté Nouvelle Aquitaine completes the national network and will be the eleventh in France. agency of the company.

The vocation of ErgoSanté is to design and implement solutions within companies that are ergonomic solutions by combining the proximity of expert regional councils with the know-how of the technology, methods and manufacturing capacity of a national organization.

ErgoSanté Nouvelle Aquitaine is directed by Pierre-Marie Descroix-Vernier, who, with his experience as an entrepreneur and a strong sensitivity to disability issues, brings together the assets necessary to make this implementation a new success for the company.

For Samuel Corgne, founding director of ErgoSanté, "the announcement oftheopening of our eleventh agency, on the grounds of the Preventica trade fair, the flagship event of our profession, confirms ErgoSanté's leadership in France and the success of our model rooted in service of proximity. »