{"id":603,"date":"2024-04-21T09:53:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T07:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=603"},"modified":"2025-02-13T11:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:56:28","slug":"joris-family-etap-yacht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/famille-joris-etap-yacht\/","title":{"rendered":"ETAP: Joris Family Heritage and Innovation with \u20ac30M in Assets - Spotlight on Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joris family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Joris family, known for their<a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/category\/industriel\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"4\"> industrial heritage<\/a>a f<strong>onde ETAP in 1949<\/strong>whose name stands for 'Appareils \u00c9lectrotechniques', initially focused on motor servicing<strong> sailors and transformers<\/strong>. Under the leadership of founder Norbert Joris and his partner, this was the beginning of a company that would distinguish itself in the creation of <strong>lighting solutions<\/strong> and a<strong> created over \u20ac30,000,000 in wealth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7c61445c4b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7c61445c4b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safety-measures-stickers-assembly-lines-operated-by-heavy-machinery-render-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"High-quality light production by the Joris family\" class=\"wp-image-2446\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/safety-measures-stickers-assembly-lines-operated-by-heavy-machinery-render-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/safety-measures-stickers-assembly-lines-operated-by-heavy-machinery-render-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/safety-measures-stickers-assembly-lines-operated-by-heavy-machinery-render-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/safety-measures-stickers-assembly-lines-operated-by-heavy-machinery-render-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ETAP and its journey :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foundation :<\/strong> 1949 by Norbert Joris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product highlights :<\/strong> Lighting fixtures, sailing yachts, passive prefabricated houses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Fiberglass-reinforced polyester yachts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market :<\/strong> Targeting the high-end segment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment :<\/strong> About 240 current employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Specializing in the production of sustainable lighting systems, the company is positioned in the upper market segment, aiming to distinguish itself with high-quality products. With the development<strong>t of ETAP Yachting<\/strong>The company gained international renown for its unsinkable sailing yachts. After the<strong> Norbert Joris passed away in 2018<\/strong>Christ'l Joris takes over as President of ETAP, continuing<a href=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/tag\/entreprise-familiale\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"32\"> family heritage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7c614460b4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7c614460b4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1604\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/interior-illuminated-lights-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Interior lighting produced by Famille Joris\" class=\"wp-image-2452\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/interior-illuminated-lights-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/interior-illuminated-lights-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/interior-illuminated-lights-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/interior-illuminated-lights-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ETAP's challenges and evolution :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transmission :<\/strong> Handover to Christ'l Joris, Norbert's daughter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competition :<\/strong> Highly competitive market, pressure on lower market segments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discount :<\/strong> Closure of international subsidiaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact of Covid-19:<\/strong> Falling sales and financial losses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f7c614463fc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f7c614463fc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/street-light-by-sea-against-sky-sunset-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting produced by Famille Joris\" class=\"wp-image-2450\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/street-light-by-sea-against-sky-sunset-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/street-light-by-sea-against-sky-sunset-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/street-light-by-sea-against-sky-sunset-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.lama-fortune.com\/2024\/04\/street-light-by-sea-against-sky-sunset-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The company suffered losses as a result of the challenges posed by <strong>the Covid-19 pandemic <\/strong>and competition from low-cost products. Strategic adjustments were necessary, including the closure of foreign subsidiaries, to stabilize the company and promote growth despite a demanding market and the<strong> The Joris family has assets estimated at over \u20ac34,625,000.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immerse yourself in the history of the Joris family and ETAP, a Belgian company founded in 1949, famous for its cutting-edge lighting solutions and unsinkable sailboats. 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