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...family of another. "When you're looking after people like this," she says, "you're involved in every aspect of their lives." - By Jennie James FRANCE: INFLEXIBLE FRIENDS Never mind the slumping economy, or the difficulty of running a business in this land of red tape. French plastics manufacturer Appli'Plast defied conventional wisdom last week. The Normandy-based company finalized the purchase of a new factory site, which will more than quadruple Appli'Plast's capacity - and perhaps even its workforce. "Hiring more people is also part of the general plan," says Appli'Plast owner Eric Lenoir. "But that...
...Nestled just north of Alençon, the new factory site is a sign Appli'Plast and its 45 employees have cause for optimism. Since taking it over in 1995 as a bankrupt business creating plastic manufacturing molds, Lenoir and Appli'Plast manager Jacques Vaillant have transformed the company into a producer of plastic components and accessories. End clients include carmakers Ford, Renault, Nissan and Opel, as well as appliance manufacturers. Unlike many small- and medium-sized businesses in France, Appli'Plast refused all financial aid offered by local and regional governments, says Lenoir. It has also not exploited...
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