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ESUS accreditation for ERGOSANTE PRODUCTION: Social recognition and solidarity

Category: Press Releases

On December 27, 2023, an important decision was handed down by the Gard Prefecture: SARL ErgoSanté Production, located at 28 ZA de Labahou - 30140 Anduze, obtained approval as an "Entreprise Solidaire d'Utilité Sociale" (ESUS). This decision, governed by the French Labor Code and the Law on the Social and Solidarity Economy, opens up new prospects for this committed company.

The decision, bearing the number 30-2023-12-27-00006, is based on several legal texts, including the Labor Code (articles L.3332-17-1 and R.3332-21-1 to 5), Law no. 2014-856 of July 31, 2014 on the Social and Solidarity Economy, and Law no. 2019-486 of May 22, 2019 on business growth and transformation.

The order of August 5, 2015, defining the composition of the application file for "social utility solidarity enterprise" approval, as well as other texts, help to frame this approach.

A rigorous process: from the prefect's appointment to the sub-delegation of signature

Obtaining this approval followed a rigorous process. The appointment of Mr. Jérôme Bonet as Prefect of the Gard by presidential decree on July 13, 2023 marked the beginning of this stage.

SARL ErgoSanté Production submitted its application for approval on November 23, 2023, demonstrating its compliance with the requirements of article L.3332-17-1-1 of the French Labor Code.

The decision: solid recognition

The approval decision, published in the Recueil des actes administratifs of the Gard prefecture, emphasizes that SARL ERGOSANTE PRODUCTION meets all the guarantees required by law. This recognition, based on compliance with legal criteria, offers the company significant advantages in terms of solidarity and social utility.

The approval is valid for five years from the date of notification of the decision. This gives ErgoSanté a stable period in which to consolidate and develop its activities.

In the event of dispute, the appointment may be the subject of an administrative appeal to the Prefect of the Gard on the basis of :

  • An appeal to the Secretary of State for theSocial Economy,
  • A contentious appeal to the Administrative Court of Nîmes.

👉If you'd like to find out more about ESUS accreditation, click here.

👉 Please feel free to visit our Manufacture des Cévennes.

Anduze, December 20, 2023 - A partnership is born between influential Call of Duty streamer Punkill and ErgoSanté, marking a step forward in the promotion of ergonomic prevention within the gaming world. Aware that the style of a gamer chair is not enough to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), Punkill and ErgoSanté have joined forces to configure a seat dedicated to both professional and casual gamers. To explore the many modularities and customizations of this seat, follow the guide! ErgoSanté offers gamers the chance to upgrade their comfort by creating a limited edition, enhancing their skills, while benefiting from French manufacturing and solidarity.

Intensive immersion in the game leads to uncomfortable postures, aggravated by the use of low-cost or poorly-designed accessories not suited to hardcore use. Prolonged sessions in poor posture can lead to muscle and joint pain, back problems and circulation problems. To mitigate these risks, Punkill and ErgoSanté stress the importance of choosing a seat adapted to the gamer's morphology, guaranteeing optimal support and personalized installation.

L'Espérou: upgrade your setup with a customized comfort seat

ErgoSanté unveils the limited edition PUNKILL limited edition of its Espérou seat, the result of an exclusive collaboration with the streamer. Designed to offer exceptional ergonomics for prolonged gaming sessions, the Espérou stands out for its multiple assets. Its seat is made of high-density foam combined with a memory foam cushion, guaranteeing maximum comfort over time. Its upholstered fabric is recycled. Its ultra-dynamic mechanism is designed for H24 use. Its headrest can be tilted on 2 axes. Its wide 4D armrests face forward to support the arms while preserving their mobility. Integrated AirCareTM lumbar support forlong gaming sessions. Customize your logo or alias on the headrest and/or backrest, as well as the color of the stitching, to create your own style. This seat is ideal for gamers looking for a new in-game experience. It provides stability and comfort for enhanced in-game precision. Each user benefits from a tailor-made installation, accompanied by an ergonomist. At the end of its life cycle, the ErgoSanté team will renovate it as new. The seat is made in France in a limited, numbered series. Ready to gear ?

About Punkill | Clément, aka "Punkill," is a young French-speaking talent on the Call of Duty scene, a game developed by Activision (FPS). Since the age of 13, thanks to his perseverance, Punkill has gained notoriety by sharing his exploits and world records on YouTube. In 2021, he began streaming on Twitch, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide thanks to his competitive personality. Today, Punkill is one of the most influential Call of Duty ambassadors in the French-speaking world, with a community of 624,000 followers, enabling him to participate in previews and community events alongside other renowned content creators. Since then, he has devoted himself to promoting ergonomics in the gaming world.

About ErgoSanté | The Cévennes-based company designs, manufactures and distributes innovative, made-to-measure ergonomic solutions for health and well-being in the workplace. Its mission is to keep disabled workers in employment and prevent the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The "Manufacture des Cévennes" product line offers ergonomic seating created as part of an eco-socio-design approach by Entreprise Adaptée (EA). This offer is enriched by a range of reconditioned, upcycled and recycled furniture, as part of a circular approach.

Anduze, October 18, 2023 - As part of the Pink October campaign, which runs from October 10 to 31, ErgoSanté, a specialist in health and well-being at work, is supporting the cause by donating a chair decked out in pink for the occasion to the Ales-based association Les Guerrières, which works actively for women with breast cancer.

The latest addition to ErgoSanté's product range, l'Espérou has been given the colors of pink October by Lucile Siles, a seamstress at ErgoSanté who is personally involved in the fight against cancer. She explains: " The idea of designing a pink seat came naturally to me, because as a member of an Adapted Enterprise, I feel it's only right to pay tribute to all those women fighting breast cancer. I worked with my partner, Estelle, to cut the fabric and choose the appropriate thread, and I worked alongside Mélanie to make the seams. This chair, made in Anduze, embodies French manufacturing and know-how in the age of the local and circular economy.

The Les Guerrières association enthusiastically accepted to receive this chair and donate it to the outpatient oncology department of the Centre Hospitalier Alès Cévennes, at the instigation of its president, Valérie Gayraud, and Gaëlle Annoot, from the Centre de Coordination en Cancérologie (3C) in Alès. The aim of the donation is to enhance the comfort of professionals working in oncology at the CH d'Alès, while symbolically supporting the women who will be following their care path.

We look forward to seeing you

Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2 p.m.

at the Centre Hospitalier d'Alès

consultation and outpatient oncology building

(marker placed: here)

 

for the official handover of the headquarters

in the presence of

Pascal Westrelin, Deputy Director, CH d'Alès

Valérie Gayraud, President of Les Guerrières association

Christophe-Maleck Ould Abdesselam, Health Projects Manager, ErgoSanté  

 

Contact: Guénaëlle Thiery - communication@ergosante.fr - 07 66 67 08 97

Frankreich, 17. Oktober 2023 - Als europäischer Marktführer in der Konzeption und Herstellung von passiven Exoskeletten unter der Marke "Hapo" freut sich ErgoSanté, die Veröffentlichung seiner ersten Produktion "Made in USA" aus seinem Fertigungsbetrieb in Wilmington, North Carolina, bekannt zu geben. Dies markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der internationalen Expansion des Unternehmens, nach dem Erfolg seines ursprünglichen Standorts in Frankreich. Die pragmatische Strategie von ErgoSanté zielt darauf ab, so nah wie möglich an den Endnutzern, sowohl in Europa als auch weltweit, zu produzieren. Bis 2028 wird erwartet, dass der amerikanische Markt 50 % seines Umsatzes ausmacht.

 

Im März 2023 kündigte ErgoSanté die Produktion seiner ersten Komponenten aus seinem amerikanischen Fertigungsbetrieb unter seiner Tochtergesellschaft "HAPO USA Corporation" an. Die Ankunft des ersten "Made in USA" Exoskeletts aus seiner HAPO-Reihe markiert den Beginn einer vielversprechenden Serie für den Herbst 2023. Der Exoskelettmarkt wurde 2021 auf 354,22 Millionen US-Dollar geschätzt und soll bis 2027 voraussichtlich 1.620,04 Millionen US-Dollar erreichen, mit einer jährlichen Wachstumsrate von 12,5 % im Prognosezeitraum (2022-2027), laut Mordor Intelligence™. Die HAPO-Reihe, die von Unternehmen wie Louis Vuitton, Sanofi, Airbus, Mars Incorporated und Ford genutzt wird, leistet bedeutende Innovationen auf dem expandierenden Gebiet der physischen Assistenzgeräte (PADs). Diese Produkte zielen darauf ab, die oberen Extremitäten und den Rücken zu entlasten und gleichzeitig zur Vorbeugung von muskuloskelettalen Erkrankungen (MSDs) beizutragen.

 

Zwei Innovationen im Jahr 2023

 

In dieser Zeit des schnellen Wachstums setzt ErgoSanté seine Innovationsbemühungen fort. Nach HAPO, HAPO SD und HAPO FRONT stellt ErgoSanté im Jahr 2023 zwei bedeutende Innovationen vor.

HAPO SENSOR: Der erste Datensensor für passive Exoskelette, entwickelt zur Echtzeitanalyse der Anstrengung

HAPO SENSOR ist ein Sensor, der über ein Smartphone gesteuert wird und eine Echtzeitanalyse der Intensität und Häufigkeit von Beugungsbewegungen bei einem Benutzer eines passiven Exoskeletts ermöglicht. Die gesammelten Daten bieten objektive und Echtzeit-Einblicke, die den Benutzern helfen, die Vorteile des physischen Assistenzgeräts zu verstehen, indem sie das während der Aktivität entlastete Gewicht (Gewicht und Prozentsatz) messen. Im Anschluss daran wird ein Analysebericht kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt.

HAPO UP: Das Exoskelett für Arbeiten mit erhobenen Armen

Dieses physische Assistenzgerät wurde entwickelt, um die Schultern von Arbeitern zu entlasten, die Aufgaben mit erhobenen Armen ausführen. Der Arm des Benutzers wird in einer Schnittstelle am Ende eines beweglichen Arms gehalten, der an den Gürtel des Exoskeletts angebracht ist. Die physische Unterstützung erfolgt durch eine speziell entwickelte Feder aus Verbundwerkstoff, die am Gelenk des Exoskelettarms integriert ist. Die Wirksamkeit des HAPO UP wurde in Labortests bestätigt und reduzierte die Belastung der Schultermuskulatur um 40 % bei statischen Arbeiten mit erhobenen Armen im Vergleich zur gleichen Situation ohne Exoskelett. Es handelt sich um ein austauschbares Modell mit dem HAPO UP&FRONT-Set.

Join us hall 5 / A30

***

WearRAcon Conference

October 26th at 4:50 PM

Hall 1 - 1st floor - Raum 15

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Contact - d.treffers@hapo.eu

France, October 17, 2023 - As the European leader in the design and manufacturing of passive exoskeletons under the "Hapo" brand, ErgoSanté is pleased to announce the release of its first "Made in USA" production from its manufacturing facility located in Wilmington, North Carolina. This marks a significant milestone in the company's international expansion, following the success of its original site in France. ErgoSanté's pragmatic strategy aims to produce as close as possible to end-users, both in Europe and worldwide. By 2028, the American market is expected to account for 50% of its revenue.

 

In March 2023, ErgoSanté announced the production of its first components from its American manufacturing facility under its subsidiary, "HAPO USA Corporation." The arrival of the first "Made in USA" exoskeleton from its HAPO range signifies the beginning of a promising series for the fall of 2023. The exoskeleton market was valued at $354.22 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $1,620.04 million by 2027, with a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period (2022-2027), according to Mordor Intelligence™. The HAPO range, used by companies such as Louis Vuitton, Sanofi, Airbus, Mars Incorporated, and Ford, is making significant innovations in the expanding field of Physical Assistance Devices (PADs). These products aim to relieve upper limbs and back while contributing to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Two innovations in 2023

In this period of rapid expansion, ErgoSanté continues to innovate. Following HAPO, HAPO SD, and HAPO FRONT, ErgoSanté is introducing two major innovations in 2023.

HAPO SENSOR: The first data sensor for passive exoskeletons, designed for real-time analysis of effort

HAPO SENSOR is a sensor controlled via a smartphone that provides real-time analysis of the intensity and frequency of bending movements by a passive exoskeleton user. The collected data offer objective and real-time insights, helping users understand the benefits of the physical assistance device by measuring the weight relieved during activity (weight and percentage). Afterward, an analysis report is provided free of charge.

HAPO UP: The exoskeleton for overhead arm tasks

This physical assistance device is designed to relieve the shoulders of workers engaged in tasks involving arms raised overhead. The user's arm is held in an interface at the end of an articulated arm, which is attached to the exoskeleton's belt. Physical assistance is provided through a composite material spring blade integrated at the arm joint of the exoskeleton. The effectiveness of the HAPO UP was confirmed in laboratory tests, reducing shoulder muscle strain by 40% during static overhead arm tasks when compared to the same situation without an exoskeleton. It is an interchangeable model with the HAPO UP&FRONT kit.

Join us hall 5 / A30

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WearRAcon Conference

October 26th at 4:50 PM

Hall 1 - 1st floor - Raum 15

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Contact - d.treffers@hapo.eu

Anduze, October 17, 2023 - European leader in the design and manufacture of passive exoskeletons under the "Hapo" brand, ErgoSanté announces the release of its first "Made in USA" production product from its manufacturing facility based in Wilmington, North Carolina. This is ErgoSanté's first international production and marks an important step in its development, following the success of its original site in France. The Cévennes-based company's pragmatic strategy is to produce as close as possible to end-users, both in Europe and worldwide. By 2028, the American market should account for 50% of sales.

 

In March 2023, ErgoSanté announced the manufacture of its first parts from its American production workshop, under the aegis of its subsidiary "HAPO USA Corporation". The arrival of the first exoskeleton in the HAPO "Made in USA" range marks the start of a promising series of products in the autumn of 2023. Indeed, the exoskeleton market is valued at 354.22 million USD in 2021 and is expected to reach 1620.04 million USD in 2027, registering a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period (2022-2027) according to Mordor Intelligence™. The HAPO range, which equips companies such as Louis Vuitton, Sanofi, Airbus, Mars incorporated and Ford, is making its mark on the fast-growing physical assistance device (PAD) market with its innovations. Its products aim to relieve upper limb and back strain, while helping to prevent the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Two innovations in 2023

Against this backdrop of rapid expansion, ErgoSanté continues to innovate. After the HAPO, HAPO SD and HAPO FRONT, ErgoSanté presents two major innovations for 2023.

HAPO SENSOR:1st data sensor for passive exoskeletons, designed to analyze effort in real time 

The HAPO SENSOR is a smartphone-controlled sensor that enables live evaluation of the intensity and frequency of a passive exoskeleton user's bending movements. The measurements collected provide objective, real-time data. They help users understand the benefits offered by the physical assistance device by measuring the weight relieved during activity (weight and percentage). An analysis report is then sent free of charge.

 HAPO UP: the exoskeleton for arm-in-air work

This physical assistance device takes the strain off the shoulders of workers involved in "arm-over-head" tasks. The user's arm is held in an interface placed at the end of an articulated arm, itself attached to the exoskeleton's belt. Physical assistance is provided by a composite spring blade integrated into the exoskeleton's arm joint. The effectiveness of HAPO UP has been proven in laboratory tests. Muscular load on the shoulder is reduced by 40% for static overhead arm-holding tasks, compared with the same situation without an exoskeleton. Interchangeable with HAPO UP&FRONT kit. 

Join us hall 5 / A30

***

WearRAcon Conference

October 26th at 4:50 PM

Hall 1 - 1st floor - Raum 15

***

Contact - d.treffers@hapo.eu

Espérou headquarters

Anduze, September 6, 2023 - The result of a synergy between the creative spirit of the ErgoSanté team and the craftsmanship of Manufacture des Cévennes, l'Espérou embodies French know-how and a commitment tosocial and professional inclusion. The Cévennes-based SME is the only Entreprise Adaptée in France to manufacture ergonomic seating for professional use.

The modular ergonomic seat

Recently awarded the "Coup de Cœur RSE" by the French furniture industry, ErgoSanté has consolidated its position as a French manufacturer of responsible furniture with the latest addition to its collection, the Espérou. With its many functions and support points, the Espérou meets the needs of all workers, combining the strengths of preventive and curative models. It embodies both elegance and modularity.

The hexagonal solution

Samuel Corgne, CEO of ErgoSanté, explains: "L'Espérou takes its name from the Cévennes, the region where it was born, and its hexagonal shape reflects our attachment to the local and circular economy". Particular care has been taken in the manufacture of this product, from the choice of materials to the quality of the workmanship. As product designer Benoît Cohen points out, this approach favors short circuits, a minimal carbon footprint, and highlights natural products such as wood, while simplifying its lines. Every Manufacture des Cévennes product benefits from the expertise of disabled people, some of whom are far removed from the world of work.

ESPÉROU will be unveiled at Préventica Toulouse.

See you at MEETT, Sept. 19-21, 2023, stand C08.

Contact: Guénaëlle Thiery - communication@ergosante.fr - 07 66 67 08 97.

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ABOUT US | Since 2013, ErgoSanté has been designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative, made-to-measure ergonomic solutions for health and well-being in the workplace. Its mission is to keep disabled workers in employment and prevent the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). ErgoSanté is the French manufacturer of the Manufacture des Cévennes brand of responsible seats for sheltered workshops, and the European leader in passive exoskeletons under the HAPO brand. The Group employs over 200 people in France, with 8 regional divisions and 30 local offices, and continues to expand internationally, with 20 contacts worldwide. By 2022, the Group will have achieved sales of 22.7 million euros under its own banner, with growth of 57%.

Anduze, June 29, 2023 - Starting from scratch in 2013 following long-term hospitalization for back pain, Samuel Corgne has turned his life around by creating ErgoSanté. Over the past decade, the Cévennes-based family business has made it its mission to protect the most vulnerable and relieve those who suffer. Specializing in workplace ergonomics, the company enjoyed exceptional growth, becoming the European market leader in passive exoskeletons and a French benchmark in workstation design. In 2023, the company celebrates its 10th anniversary and announces the appointment of its new Managing Director, Dominique Seau.

Successively Marketing Director and General Manager of L'Oréal in Russia and Denmark, Dominique Seau joined the Danone Group in 2001 as Marketing Director of OPAVIA-LU in the Czech Republic, then of LU France the following year. In 2004, he joined Triumph International as Co-Managing Director of the French subsidiary, before returning to his Gard roots in 2007, when he became President of Groupe Eminence in Aimargues. A position he held for 14 years. He then put his experience in operational transformation to good use, advising company directors before being appointed CEO of ErgoSanté in April 2023. " My past experience in the service of French heritage brands and innovation testifies to my commitment to the creation of sustainable value and local jobs," he explains. Well placed to lead the Group's transformation and strong growth, he has been entrusted with the forthcoming launch of "Made in USA" production in North Carolina and the raising of several tens of millions of euros to finance its international growth. " The aim is to maintain our strategy of disruptive innovation and push back our limits, while creating jobs ," explains Samuel Corgne, the Group's CEO.

The French Group celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2023.

A distributor of ergonomic solutions since its inception, ErgoSanté is taking a new step in its development by launching its own production of seats and exoskeletons in 2016 and 2017. 

In 2018, the Cévennes-based SME is making a strategic shift, refocusing its activities in Anduze and strengthening its roots in the Cévennes. 

In 2019, the company's commitment to inclusion led it to obtain Entreprise Adaptée (EA) status, and in 2020 its products were exhibited at the Élysée Palace, consolidating its reputation in the market. Maintaining a steady pace of several innovations and product launches each year, ErgoSanté intensifies its development from 2021 and expands into key areas such as artificial intelligence (LEA) and green growth. The company is investing in the development of responsible production and is setting up a channel dedicated to the reconditioning and recycling of professional furniture, thus promoting a circular approach in its workshops.

That same year, ErgoSanté attracted the attention of Mutuelles Impact, an initiative of the Mutualité Française, which decided to invest in the company's capital. This partnership marked the start of spectacular growth for ErgoSanté. To meet growing demand, the company adopted an active hiring policy, increased its production area for seats and exoskeletons, and expanded internationally. 

In 2021 and 2022, it will inaugurate new, energy-efficient premises to support the intensification of its activities, creating 60 new jobs. 

In 2022, ErgoSanté was recognized by the business magazine Challenges as one of France's 9 most beautiful SMEs, and received the ESG award Trophée des Lionnes in recognition of its corporate social responsibility. 

More recently, it was awarded the CSR prize by the professional organization L'Ameublement français. Based in Anduze, the SME currently employs over 200 people. By 2022, it expects to have generated sales of 22.7 million euros, compared with 14.5 million euros the previous year. It has 30 local presences in France and 20 international presences. 

As Europe's leading designer and manufacturer of passive exoskeletons under the "Hapo" brand and workstation equipment under the "Manufacture des Cévennes" brand, ErgoSanté continues to redefine industry standards by protecting the most vulnerable.

Read the press release online. 

Anduze, May 22, 2023 - ErgoSanté, the European leader in passive exoskeletons, will once again participate in the Préventica Paris trade show from May 23 to 25, 2023 at Porte de Versailles - Stand i15. This will be an opportunity for the Cevennes-based company, recognized as one of the 9 most beautiful SMEs in France, to present two innovations that are changing the use of passive exoskeletons: the Hapo Up-front, thefirst 2-in-1 passive exoskeleton dedicated to the upper limbs, and the Hapo Sensor, thefirst passive exoskeleton data sensor created to provide real-time effort analysis.

Hapo Up-front | the1st 2-in-1 passive exoskeleton

HAPO Up-front

Dedicated to the protection of the upper limbs for "overhead" tasks (up) or "arms out" tasks (front, formerly ms), the Hapo Up-front is the first passive exoskeleton of its kind. Designed to significantly reduce back or muscle pain and the onset of musculoskeletal disorders, it can be purchased as a kit (up-front) or individually (up or front). Its unique adaptive nature allows it to provide support by modulating its configuration at will, without tools and in less than 2 minutes. It has been developed with the key characteristics of the Hapo range: lightness, ease of use, freedom of movement, efficiency, and above all a universal user-centered design.

" The Hapo Up-front exoskeleton integrates exclusive composite materials such as carbon tubes and isoelastic spring blades. It's a clever blend of the mastered technology of our top-of-the-line Shiva Exo, the technical expertise of our designers and feedback from workers in the field. It's a first in the industry," says Samuel Corgne, founder and CEO of ErgoSanté.

Scientific data: reduces shoulder muscle activity by up to 40% without affecting postural balance or causing discomfort to users.

Hapo Sensor | the1st passive exoskeleton sensor in the world

HAPO Sensor

The Hapo Sensor is a unique smartphone-driven tool that assesses the intensity and frequency of a passive exoskeleton user's flexion movements. The measurements transmitted by the sensor attached to the device provide objective information with scientific evidence. They help users, ergonomists and occupational health departments understand the benefits of the assistive device by displaying the rate of exoskeleton use and the weight of load saved during an activity.

 

"Many times, advertisements and marketing pitches reflect anything but reality. As a biomechanical doctor, I need science-based evidence to back up the arguments and make a choice. The Hapo Sensor brings objectivity to the actual use of passive exoskeletons and the concrete benefits they bring to their users," says Bérenger Le Tellier, ErgoSanté's scientific manager.  

Scientific data: easy to install and use, the Hapo Sensor provides real-time analysis and reporting on your smartphone.

Préventica Paris 2023

Doors of Versailles

From May 23 to 25

Workspace design and development

Stand i15

 

We look forward to welcoming you at our booth

to make you discover our innovations

and even more surprises

 

Press contact - Guénaëlle Thiery

communication@ergosante.fr - 07 66 67 08 97

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Press release, Wilmington (NC), March 28, 2023

The French leader in passive exoskeletons is opening a new factory in the United States

French company ErgoSanté will have a new manufacturing location in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2023. This strategic investment proves the company's commitment to the US market, which is projected to represent 50% of its turnover by 2028. WearRAcon 23 will provide an opportunity to present their two latest innovations: the HAPO UP-FRONT, the first 2-1 passive exoskeleton for the upper limbs and the HAPO SENSOR, the first passive exoskeleton's data sensor created to provide real-time effort analysis.

New factory in Wilmington (NC)

For over 10 years, the ErgoSanté Group has designed, manufactured, and distributed innovative and custom ergonomic solutions in France for health and well-being in the workplace. Its physical assistance devices, leaders in the French market for passive exoskeletons, are recognized worldwide. They equip companies like Louis Vuitton, Sanofi, Airbus, Mars incorporated, and Ford with exoskeletons, and orders keep pouring in, resulting in a growth rate of over 200%. Its postural analysis tool "LEA", based on artificial intelligence, is made available for free on Google Play and the Apple Store. The Group continues to strengthen its international presence through its 19 local partners, including NUVO, the ErgoSanté's exclusive distributor dedicated to the American market. In June 2023, ErgoSanté plans to open a new manufacturing location by assembling its first passive exoskeletons "Made in US" in Wilmington, North Carolina. During WearRAcon 23 in New Orleans, the largest North American conference dedicated to Wearable technologies such as exoskeletons, ErgoSanté will symbolically begin the production of its first parts using 3D printing technology.

Hapo Up-Front the first 2-in-1 passive exoskeleton

The Hapo Up-Front is not simply another new exoskeleton designed to assist workers with arms raised above their heads. The device's uniquely adaptable nature allows it to provide support for both "overhead" tasks, as well as "arms in front" tasks. What makes the Hapo Up-Front so special is its universal approach, which is tailored to both the task at hand and the workers themselves. In less than 2 minutes, it can be easily transformed from the "Front configuration" to the "Up configuration" without requiring any tools. The Hapo Up-Front is the first of its kind, and has been developed with the same key traits as those of the existing HAPO exoskeleton range: ease of use, efficiency, lightweight, and, most importantly, a design centered around humans, around workers.

"I am particularly proud of the Hapo Up-Front. Beyond its specification and its efficiency, the Hapo Up-Front integrates exclusive composite materials such as carbon tubes and isoelastic spring blades. It is a clever mix between the mastered technology of the Shiva Exo, the technical expertise of the design team and the feedback from workers in the field." Samuel Corgne, CEO of ErgoSanté

Scientific data: reduces shoulder muscular activity by up to 40% without impacting postural balance or causing discomfort to users.

Hapo Sensor the world's first passive exoskeleton sensor

This tool, which can be used from your smartphone, allows you to evaluate the intensity and frequency of the user's bending. These measurements provide with objective feedbacks with scientific evidence. These measurements help users to understand the benefits provided by the exoskeleton by measuring the relieved weight during an activity, in both weight and percentage terms.

"Most of the time, the commercials and marketing pitches we hear or read are everything but reality. What credibility is there without any science-based evidence? As a doctor in Biomechanics, I need data, I need proof to support what has been said. To do so, the Hapo Sensor has been developed to give objectivity on both the effective use of passive exoskeletons and the benefit for workers."

Bérenger Le Tellier, Scientific Manager of ErgoSanté

Features: Easy plug in and use; shows intensity and frequency of the user's bending; provides real-time analysis; shows objective data via analysis reports.

 

Guénaëlle Thiery - press contact - g.thiery@ergosante.fr - 07 66 67 08 97

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Press release

Anduze, March 30, 2023

France's leading manufacturer of passive exoskeletons sets up a new factory in the United States

On the occasion of the launch of the WearRAcon 23 in the United States, the French company ErgoSanté announces the creation of a new production plant in Wilmington, North Carolina, in June 2023. This strategic investment demonstrates the company's commitment to the U.S. market, which is expected to account for 50% of its sales by 2028. It was also an opportunity for ErgoSanté to present its two latest innovations: the HAPO UP-FRONT, the first 2-in-1 passive exoskeleton dedicated to the upper limbs, and the HAPO SENSOR, the first passive exoskeleton data sensor created to provide real-time effort analysis.

 

New Plant in North Carolina

In June 2023, ErgoSanté plans to open a new production facility assembling its first "Made in US" passive exoskeletons in Wilmington, North Carolina. At WearRAcon 23 in New Orleans, the largest North American conference dedicated to technology and exoskeletons, ErgoSanté will symbolically begin production of its first parts using 3D printing technology. The ErgoSanté Group continues its international presence through its 19 local partners, including NUVO, ErgoSanté's exclusive distributor dedicated to the U.S. market.

For more than 10 years, the ErgoSanté Group has been designing, manufacturing and distributing in France innovative and customized ergonomic solutions for health and well-being at work. Its physical assistance devices, leaders in the French passive exoskeleton market, are recognized worldwide. They equip companies such as Louis Vuitton, Sanofi, Airbus, Mars incorporated and Ford with exoskeletons, and orders continue to flow in, enjoying a growth of over 200%. The Group has a turnover of 22.7 million euros (2022), a growth of 57% (2022) and plans to raise several million euros in 2023. Its postural analysis tool "LEA", based on artificial intelligence, is available to the public for free on Google Play and the Apple Store.

The total direct cost of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is estimated at $50 billion annually in the United States. Indirect costs related to lost productivity due to injury total more than $225 billion annually. The passive exoskeleton market in the U.S. is expected to reach $745.6 million in the next 10 years, with global demand expected to grow more than 20% by 2032, according to Transparency Market Research. Figures in France are equally eloquent.

Hapo Up-front the1st passive exoskeleton 2 in 1

The Hapo Up-front is not simply a new exoskeleton designed to help workers keep their arms raised above their heads. The unique adaptive nature of this device allows it to provide support for both "overhead" tasks and "arms out" tasks. What makes the Hapo Up-front so special is its universal approach, tailored to both the task at hand and the workers themselves. In less than 2 minutes, it can be easily transformed from the "forward configuration" to the "up-front configuration" without requiring any tools. The Hapo Up-front is the first of its kind and has been developed with the same key features as the existing HAPO exoskeleton range: ease of use, efficiency, lightness and, above all, a human-centered, worker-centered design.

"I am particularly proud of the Hapo Up-front. Beyond its technical characteristics and efficiency, the Hapo Up-front integrates exclusive composite materials such as carbon tubes and isoelastic spring blades. It's a clever blend of the Shiva Exo's mastered technology, the design team's technical expertise and feedback from workers in the field." Samuel Corgne, Founder and CEO

Scientific data: reduces shoulder muscle activity by up to 40% without affecting postural balance or causing discomfort to users.

Hapo Sensor the1st passive exoskeleton sensor in the world

This tool, which can be used from your smartphone, assesses the intensity and frequency of the user's flexion movements. These measurements provide objective feedback with scientific evidence. They help users understand the benefits provided by the exoskeleton by measuring the weight relieved during an activity, in terms of weight and percentage.

"Most of the time, the advertising and marketing pitches we hear or read are anything but reality. What credibility is there without science-based evidence? As a biomechanical doctor, I need data, evidence to back up what has been said. To do this, the Hapo sensor was developed to give objectivity on both the actual use of passive exoskeletons and the benefits to workers." Bérenger Le Tellier, scientific manager

Features: easy to connect and use; shows user's bending intensity and frequency; provides real-time analysis; displays objective data via analysis reports.


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Anduze, November 17, 2022 - Initially developed for the company's internal R&D needs, the LEA postural analysis tool, created using artificial intelligence, is now available to the general public on Apple Store and Google Play.

Used to anticipate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), the LEA application is fast, intuitive and free. An application for the benefit of the greatest number After a first web version released in June 2021 dedicated to health professionals, ergonomists and preventionists, the release of the LEA application on Android & iOS opens new perspectives.

Particularly appreciated by specialists, the app allows to identify in one click the repetitive postural or articular constraints of a person that can lead to MSDs in the long run, and without specific support. This easy-to-use tool is now available to the general public.

Samuel Corgne, CEO of ErgoSanté, explains: " I am only interested in technological progress if it can serve our objective, which is to preserve the health of the greatest number of workers. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of compensated occupational disease. They are a public health issue. LEA allows the free and rapid generation of scientific data on the physical stress of workers during their activity. Its objective is to evaluate the needs or the effectiveness of the ergonomic solutions implemented.

Fast, intuitive and free to use

Non-intrusive for the user whose task is being evaluated, LEA transmits personalized scientific data almost instantaneously. Simply download the application and then film the task with your smartphone or tablet, or import a video. This software solution based on an Artificial Intelligence algorithm developed by ErgoSanté calculates the angle of the joints in relation to their ergonomic reference position. As new analyses are performed, the algorithm improves by self-learning. Everyone can then consult the angulations and the RULA scores, a reference analysis method used in ergonomics to evaluate the risk of exposure to MSDs. The analysis report generated at the end can be sent by email. The video can be downloaded or shared. 30 videos per account can be analyzed monthly. In compliance with the Data Protection Act (RGPD), the analyses are anonymized. Users of the previous web version have the option to download their old data until December 31, 2022 at old.lea.ergosante.com.

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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, September 26, 2022 - Two years after the launch of the first HAPO posture harness, and with the benefit of customer feedback based on 2000 products sold, the ErgoSanté teams have conceived and designed its new version.
This new passive physical assistance device, designed and manufactured in France in its Gard production workshop, replaces its predecessor which it surpasses by its reinforced comfort and improved user experience.
The HAPO exoskeleton embodies the best of French innovation for the back.

A company at the crossroads of technology and altruism

Created in the Gard region of France in 2016, ErgoSanté Technologie has established itself as the French leader in the design and manufacture of non-motorized exoskeletons. Today, it is one of the key players in the international market of passive physical assistance devices. The strength of this Cévennes-based family business is its in-house design office and laboratory, which give it a unique capacity to develop, test and optimize each of its projects with agility.
ErgoSanté has also chosen to make its "LEA" application for postural analysis based on artificial intelligence available to the public free of charge. This application allows the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (www.lea.ergosante.fr). To date, the company has received more than 6,000 analyses that support its innovations and the pursuit of its R&D by meeting the needs of users in terms of ergonomics.

After a successful presentation at WeaRAcon1 - the world's leading exoskeleton trade show - ErgoSanté launched its production this summer in its new premises, which tripled its design and production area and enabled it to manufacture more than 300 products per month.  

Low back pain, the "disease of the century" to accompany and prevent 

87%. This is the number of people who declare having suffered this year from back pain located in the lower spine, scientifically called "low back pain". For 7% of these people, low back pain becomes chronic, leading to disabling pain that sometimes leads to the cessation of all activity2. This is a real public health issue, in which prevention, based on both the reduction of risk factors and appropriate support for people with low back pain, plays a key role. The objective is to improve working conditions and limit the risk of chronicity, which is recognized as a source of disability.  

Mirroring the response to what is considered the "ailment of the century," the global exoskeleton market has been seeing double-digit growth since 2019. From its manufacturing workshop based in Anduze (Gard), which employs 80% of people with disabilities3, ErgoSanté equips many companies with passive exoskeletons, including SNCF, AIRBUS, LVMH, LOUIS VUITTON, SONOFI, EDF, MARS Incorporated, and FORD. It is also a partner for many workers in the construction industry, the craft industry, the medico-social sector or the agricultural world. ErgoSanté exoskeletons are used, for example, in milking parlors, in viticulture or even in oyster beds.  

The new HAPO: Nothing changes, but everything changes!

More discreet, lighter and easier to handle than the old one, the new ErgoSanté exoskeleton is easy to use(40s to put it on, 15s to take it off), available in 3 or 4 sizes4 and corresponds to 98% of morphologies. If the principle in static standing or dynamic bending position remains the same, it offers an improved user experience.

Like its predecessor, the new HAPO is dedicated toassisting standing workers whose postural or articular constraints contribute to work fatigue. It relieves the back and helps maintain a good posture, whether in full flexion or standing. By partially redirecting the efforts of the upper trunk - pectoral support - towards the thighs with the help of the springs and by maintaining - without restraint - the lumbar vertebrae with the help of its belt, the HAPO participates significantly in the reduction of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This new product completes the HAPO product line created in 2020 and enriched by the HAPO MS (dedicated to upper limbs) and the HAPO SD (without unlocking) released in 2021.

 
From September 27 to 29, the new HAPO, as well as the entire range, will be presented in Lyon at the Préventica trade show, the leading event for health, safety and quality of life at work.

You can find more information at www.ergosante.fr.

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About us

ErgoSanté, founded in Anduze (30) in 2013, designs, manufactures and distributes innovative, custom-made ergonomic solutions for health and well-being at work. Today, the Group is a key player in the field of workstation design in France and passive physical assistance devices internationally. It has 200 employees, 30 offices in France and 17 offices abroad. In 2021, it will have sales of 14.5 million euros. Its range of exoskeletons provides light, intuitive and affordable back and upper limb assistance solutions.

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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/

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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, August 25, 2021: ErgoSanté, a technological player in the social and solidarity economy dedicated to health and well-being at work, is launching a new version of its HAPO exoskeleton, the HAPO MS, designed to relieve the upper limbs, shoulders and elbows.

Launched in mid-2020 by Ergosanté, the HAPO - a posture harness designed for anyone needing back assistance - is now being sold in about 100 units per month, 50% of which are exported. Its success can be explained by its original design, based on composite materials, which makes it a reliable, simple, effective and affordable product.
Based on growing acceptability and in response to needs observed in the field, Ergosanté is now launching the HAPO MS, specifically adapted for shoulders, in a context of working at half height. The HAPO MS is suitable for workstations requiring repetitive handling of objects, prolonged holding of the arms in front of the body or all "arms forward" postures impacting the members of the upper body. It can be used in many sectors: industry, distribution and shops, health, food processing, logistics, sorting.
The HAPO MS has already been used in several farms, particularly for milking.
Manufactured in France, in Anduze, the HAPO MS retains all the qualities of the HAPO range, in particular its accessibility, with a price of less than 2,000 euros excluding tax.

ErgoSanté will present its new products and ergonomic solutions at the following trade fairs in September:

- SPACE exhibition in Rennes: 14-16 September 2021

- Salon de la CONCHYLICULTURE in Vannes: 14 to 15 September 2021

- PREVENTICA exhibition in Lille: from 26 to 29 September 2021

- A+A Dusseldorf: 26-29 October 2021

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 120 expert employees working in 16 agencies to support companies throughout France and, since 2020, internationally.

https://www.ergosante.fr

CONTACTS

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

On 29 June, the Gard-based company ErgoSanté, which specialises in the design and distribution of ergonomic equipment for businesses, announced that it was raising €3 million from the Mutuelles Impact fund, a fund created at the end of 2020 at the initiative of the Mutualité Française. The aim is to invest in innovation and in its production capacity.

ErgoSanté manufactures exoskeletons to relieve employees of certain work postures. (Credits: ErgoSanté)

ErgoSanté, a Gard-based company specialising in health and well-being at work, based in Anduze, has brought in the Mutuelles Impact fund, managed by XAnge (Siparex Group) and Investir&+.

ErgoSanté designs and distributes ergonomic equipment adapted to the specific needs of companies and their employees to improve the working conditions of able-bodied and disabled people, by injecting technological innovation into its customised solutions. Created in 2013 by Samuel Corgne, ErgoSanté, which has the status of an adapted company, now employs 120 expert staff in 16 agencies to support companies throughout France and, since 2020, internationally.

Created at the end of 2020 on the initiative of the Mutualité Française, the Mutuelles Impact fund aims to invest in companies with a high social impact in the prevention, care and medico-social sectors. 50 million from the Fédération nationale de la mutualité française and 45 member mutuals. With a final target of €100 million, it aims to become " the first mutual investment fund with a social and environmental impact in the health and medico-social sector and one of the largest impact funds in France".

"A will to act on the world

Ergosanté is one of the first companies eligible for impact investment.

For Catherine Grandpierre, President of the Supervisory Committee of Mutuelles Impact and member of the Bureau of the Mutualité Française, " Ergosanté reconciles economic efficiency and general interest: it is an innovative company, socially committed as an adapted company and which is now moving into the circular economy, with the recycling of office equipment .

Samuel Corgne is part of this new generation of entrepreneurs who combine a very strong ambition with a desire to make a difference in the world and in the lives of those around him," emphasises Andreas Gall, Deputy Managing Director of XAnge/Siparex Proximité Innovation. We also share the conviction that innovation is an essential lever for triggering a tenfold impact. The Mutuelles Impact fund will be able to provide synergies.

Create a recycling channel for seats

In 2019, ErgoSanté had achieved a turnover of 7 million euros, growing by 15% in 2020 (instead of the expected 70%). With these new financial resources, ErgoSanté wants to accelerate its development strategy by investing in innovation and the development of new products, particularly in exoskeletons and analysis tools based on artificial intelligence, " specifically deap learning: we train the algorithms to recognise the human body and compare movements with ergonomic standards in order to quantify the ways in which workstations can be improved," explains Samuel Corgne.

ErgoSanté also wants to invest in its production and recycling capacities: "We are launching the recycling of chairs which, until now, were sent to the waste disposal centre. We collect them from our customers or from Valdelia (eco-organisation for the collection and recycling of non-household furniture waste, editor's note), we rework them and we create a channel for recycled seats.

Finally, the company wants to boost its international growth. Its products are currently distributed in New Zealand, the United States, Holland, Germany, Brazil and Canada. Although exports account for 25% of its turnover, Samuel Corgne believes that "in a few years' time, this will be the majority ".

Working on the prevention of occupational diseases

I am delighted that ErgoSanté is one of Mutuelles Impact's first investments," says Samuel Corgne. Beyond the financial resources and visibility provided, it is a recognition of the social and societal commitment that was at the basis of the company's creation. It is also a great opening to the mutualist world, which constitutes an immense reservoir of commercial synergies for ErgoSanté.

The director hopes to be able to work soon with mutual insurance companies on questions of health and well-being of their employees. Another possible area of partnership: " defining systems for the prevention of occupational illness or accidents at work ".

In 2020, ErgoSanté had announced the construction of a new factory in Anduze for the manufacture of ergonomic seats, a 1,000 m2 building requiring an overall investment of 2 million euros (including 1.2 million euros for the building). In November 2020, the manager received confirmation of a State grant of 800,000 euros as part of the "Territoires d'Industrie" programme, as part of the overall 2 million euro financing project.

We are making progress, the building permit has been validated and we will be able to buy the land," announces Samuel Corgne. And in the meantime, we have bought another 600 m2 building to start recycling seats.

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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

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