Who are we ?

The Basketry Cooperative of Villaines numbers among 70 basket workers, 35 osier producers and workers who cultivate their osier beds, then ensuring the control of quality and the supplying of raw materials; last, 35 basket workers are engaged and work in the workshops put at their disposal.

A board of directors, with 12 members, forms the decision and orientation centre of the cooperative. Mr Jean-François ELLUIN is the present president.

The management is in charge of applying the policy defined by the board of directors, and of the whole administrative and commercial organization. Mr Daniel MARTIN acts as the manager.

Mr Jean-Paul ROUILLE, as deputy manager, is in charge of the production organization, assisted by the workshop responsible.

Mr Laurent CHAUMIN, collaborating with Mrs Sonia GOURAUD and Mrs Christelle PRINA, works at the marketing service.

Mrs Marie-Thérèse VISCIERE is in charge of accountancy.

The Deputy Manager is also responsible for the Logistic services, that is to say the finishing touches, packaging, receipts ans sendings of goods. He is helped in his work by Mr Daniel BUREAU and Mr Philippe POPULU.

The staff versability ensures a service of quality to the customers and to all people taking part in the company.

The company also has an After-sales service to repair the baskets handles, to restore cradles or furniture, or to change the canvas of bread basket.