The Rouby Group has been growing continuously for over half a century in a variety of niche markets, all of which a heavily reliant on technical expertise. For many years, our historic motto, “Vivons heureux, vivons cachés” (“A quiet life is a happy life”), suited us very well.

 

But times change; new generations evolve, and with them has come a natural need for us to open up to the outside world. There’s certainly no denying we have a lot to share. But where many companies tend toward superficiality and excess, we prefer high-quality, truthful communication.

 

Our family-owned industrial group is made up of seven independent, complementary companies. It is built on a foundation of shared values: commitment, competence, respect and teamwork. Over the last seven decades, these have evolved naturally to become our guiding principles.

 

All our companies are project-based. Whenever a new project comes in, we consider it first and foremost from a technical perspective. We integrate as much added value as possible to ensure maximum control over our projects, offering services such as design, construction, commissioning and repair. As a result, we barely ever need to subcontract outside of our Group, and are able to ensure strict compliance with trade regulations and standards while also honing our in-house skills to expert levels.

 

This degree of mastery is also enhanced by the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our teams: their desire for new challenges, thirst for innovation, and pride in a job well done. Like our motto says, we are a true “fusion of excellence” at every level from our Group companies to the men and women who, day after day, humbly step out of their comfort zones to push the boundaries of what they can do. I can't thank these people enough for the pride they take in their work – a pride that commands the respect of our customers, unites our teams, and is passed on like a torch from one generation to the next.

 

This handing down of expertise is hugely important to us. We make a conscious effort to be involved in local associations, monitor the training progress of our younger employees and, above all, play an active role in the development of our local boilermaking school. Mastering the basics is essential to achieving the standards of excellence we aim for.

 

After more than half a century together, I can happily say that the modern Rouby Group is on the right course, thanks to the solidity of our foundations and the complementarity nature of our network. These two major assets will help us as we continue to adapt to changes in our environment and grow in emerging markets, both in France and abroad.