BONY
The company
French manufacturer of shaped refractory products
BONY owes its presence in the Saint-Etienne basin to the rich history of its region
Indeed, Saint-Etienne was for a long time a strategic place for the production of refractory materials due to the importance of its coal mines.
In the 1820s, the Saint-Etienne basin was one of the main coal mining sites in the country (more than 200 intramural mine shafts). This mining industry has stimulated creativity and created a center of attraction. This is how the first railway line on the European continent was created between Saint-Etienne and Andrézieux.
When BONY was created, coal production in the Loire stood at around 2 million tonnes. It developed continuously in the following years, thus favoring the establishment and development of foundries, steelworks, forges, etc.
The company was thus able to start its activity as close as possible to its customers and suppliers.
Destination of production over the last 5 years
History
1862
Creation in Saint-Etienne
1976
Development
Absorption of the FLECHET company and transfer of activities to its site
1994
Obtaining ISO 9001 certification
2007
Investments for production
Significant investments for the acquisition of new quality production tools
2013
Capital development
Entry into the capital of the company Seconde Chance 2
2013
Partnership
The same year, BONY combined its research work with the École des Mines de Saint-Etienne and the National Center for Scientific Research
2016
Latest ISO 9001 certification
Rich in its experience for more than 150 years, BONY continues its activity today with the quality of the latest ISO 9001 certification
2019
Redemption
Acquisition of the company by the company Holding Bony SAS
2022
160 YEARS!
The company celebrates its 160th anniversary with its employees and partners
