{"id":2281,"date":"2023-11-29T16:21:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bavoux.com\/?page_id=2281"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:45:34","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bavoux.com\/en\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our history"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The history of BAVOUX,\nFrench contract manufacturer<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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BAVOUX<\/strong> is a French custom manufacturer<\/strong> founded in 1913 by Jules BAVOUX, a visionary of his time.<\/p>

A century-old and charismatic company based in the Oyonnax Valley, BAVOUX is a leading French name in the design and manufacture of hair styling tools<\/strong>, hair accessories, and small leather goods.<\/p>

In the 1930s, the company successfully developed innovative manufacturing methods with the emergence ofplastic injection molding<\/strong> technology, while preserving traditional craftsmanship such as \u201chand-finishing<\/strong>.\u201d <\/p>

Combining creativity with a high level of technical expertise, the company quickly built a solid reputation among international players in the beauty and cosmetics industries. <\/p>

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BAVOUX first made a name for itself by handcrafting hair combs<\/strong> and hair accessories.<\/strong> Later, in response to customer demand, the product line was expanded to include small leather goods. <\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The company is developing a new speciality:
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BAVOUX incorporates stacking technology to make colouring brushes and baby hairbrushes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Barbara LENOIR, with her passion for fine mechanical engineering and fashion, takes over the company. A guarantor of the BAVOUX spirit, Barbara strengthens the company’s strategy by bringing in new technical and creative directions. BAVOUX products are reinvented and continue to be trendy, chic and elegant, with subtle classical blends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The focus is on developing and enhancing the collection of hair ornaments and new finishes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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BAVOUX is particularly sensitive to social issues<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The company is committed to its human and environmental values. Its products are developed and manufactured entirely in France, in strict compliance with standards and regulations.<\/p>

Particularly sensitive to the ecosystem, BAVOUX produces locally. In this way, it contributes to the circular economy and to sustainable development. It is also with this objective in mind that it uses eco-responsible materials.<\/p>

BAVOUX also has the “Origin’ Ain” and “More” labels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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