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Duralex Secures €19M for Future, Eyes US Expansion

11/22/2025

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Duralex, the French glass maker, raised €19 million in emergency funding within 48 hours to secure its future.
The company became a staff cooperative 18 months ago.
Director François Marciano said he was surprised by the support and that the brand evokes nostalgia.
The La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin factory makes Picardie glasses and will use the funds to modernize operations and expand into the UK and US.

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Duralex, the French glass maker, raised €19 million in emergency funding within 48 hours to secure its future.
The company became a staff cooperative 18 months ago.
Director François Marciano said he was surprised by the support and that the brand evokes nostalgia.
The La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin factory makes Picardie glasses and will use the funds to modernize operations and expand into the UK and US.