{"id":33,"date":"2016-05-23T13:40:38","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T13:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/en\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2025-10-15T16:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:46:52","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/en\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our history"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cAll companies have a story, but not all are steeped in History. They are born and grow, evolve with the times through technological revolutions, survive by transforming, or disappear, replaced by others better adapted. Rare are those that have preserved their original production while modernizing their tools to the highest degree. The Fabric Printing Manufacture is one of them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Liliane Borin<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-entreprise-beauville-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1756 : The origins<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It all began in 1756, when Philippe Stephan, a wealthy industrialist from Mulhouse, founded the first weaving and printing factory. This is where the textile adventure that would span centuries was born.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1839 : The Andrinople red era<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In 1839, Charles-Emile Steiner took over the dyeing works and introduced the famous Andrinople red, imported from England. This unique color marked the beginning of the Manufacture\u2019s renown.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-gravure-de-planche-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1843 : Block printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1263\">In 1843, the Manufacture perfected block printing: each motif, hand-carved on wooden blocks, is applied color by color. This artisanal process gives the fabrics unmatched brilliance and finesse, making each piece truly unique.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1860 : <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1308\">Modernization of weaving<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1429\">The acquisition of a loom in 1860 marked a key stage in the company\u2019s evolution, blending tradition and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-rouge-andrinople-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1900 : International recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the Paris World Exhibition, a Japanese panel featuring 36 colors and 840 blocks won first prize, placing Alsace in competition with Japan. The Manufacture thus gained international fame thanks to its exceptional know-how.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-cadre-plat-a-la-main-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1960 : The Lyon-style flat screen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the industrial transformation of textile printing, the Lyon-style flat screen technique emerged. The MIE then expanded into table and home linens, opening a new field of activity.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1980-1989 : <\/strong><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1983\">A new beginning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2296\">Mr. Arn\u00e9 Borin took over the company with the support of the staff and gave it a fresh start under the name La Manufacture d\u2019Impression sur \u00c9toffes.<br data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\" \/>Jean-Michel Borin joined the company and launched the Beauvill\u00e9 brand, diversifying into table linens while continuing the production of upholstery fabrics.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-topkapi-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1990: The Topkapi motif<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The creation of the Topkapi model, inspired by travels and Oriental influences.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-machine-a-impression-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1995 : Mechanical innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Acquisition of the first mechanical flat-screen printing machine, modernizing the process while maintaining artisanal standards.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-magasin-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1998 : Opening of the shop<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Creation of the shop next to the factory in memory of Arn\u00e9 Borin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-motif-arne-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2000 : The Millennium tablecloth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Creation of the Millennium tablecloth, also called the Arn\u00e9 tablecloth, in tribute to Arn\u00e9 Borin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-label-epv-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2009 : State recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Manufacture received the \u201cEntreprise du Patrimoine Vivant\u201d label, the only national distinction recognizing exceptional craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2012 : <\/strong><strong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3088\">Modernization of the workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3240\">Major investments in new machinery to combine precision, reliability, and performance while preserving the unique character of artisanal printing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2018-2020 : <\/strong><strong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3294\">Evolution of CSR commitments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3369\">Between 2018 and 2020, the Manufacture adopted responsible practices:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3427\">\n<li data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3390\">\n<p data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3390\">Water management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3407\">\n<p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3407\">LED lighting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3427\">\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3427\">Organic cotton\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beauville.com\/wp-inside\/uploads\/2025\/10\/histoire-musee-350x269.jpg\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2023 : Opening of the museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Inauguration of the Museum of the Fabric Printing Manufacture, celebrating the company\u2019s history, innovation, and unique artisanal know-how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u201cAll companies have a story, but not all are steeped in History. 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