| Formation | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Type | Voluntary association |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Website | Henokiens.com |
The Henokiens (French: Les Hénokiens) is an association of companies that have been continuously operating and remain family-owned for 200 years or more, and whose descendants still operate at management level.[1] It derives its name from the biblical patriarch Enoch (Hénoch in French), who lived for 365 years before he was taken by God instead of dying.[2]
Founded in 1981 by the then-chairman of Marie Brizard, the association started with 4 French members,[3] and now counts 54.[4] Its stated objective and raison d'être is to promote long-term decision-making, notably through its Da Vinci Prize.[5]
Its oldest member is the Japanese Hōshi ryokan (founded 717), and the most recents are the Austrian firm Lobmeyr (founded 1823) and the Portuguese firm Pinto Basto (founded in 1788).
Members[edit]
The association includes 54 members. Marie Brizard, having been bought by an investment fund in 2000, is no longer a member.
| Name | Country | Founded | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetia Giusti | Italy | 1605 | Balsamic vinegar of Modena producer |
| A. E. Köchert | Austria | 1814 | Jewellery |
| Akafuku | Japan | 1707 | Japanese pastry |
| Amarelli | Italy | 1731 | Liquorice manufacturer |
| Augustea | Italy | 1629 | Sea shipping |
| Banque Hottinguer | France | 1786 | Private banking |
| Banque Lombard Odier & Cie | Switzerland | 1796 | Private banking |
| Banque Pictet & Cie | Switzerland | 1805 | Private wealth management, institutional asset management, investment funds, asset services |
| Beretta | Italy | 1526 | Arms manufacturer |
| Billecart Salmon | France | 1818 | Champagne |
| Bolloré | France | 1822 | Transport & logistics, communication, electricity storage & systems |
| C. Hoare & Co | United Kingdom | 1672 | Private banking |
| Cartiera Mantovana | Italy | 1615 | Pulp and paper industry |
| Catherineau | France | 1750 | Luxury aircraft completion |
| Colbachini & Figli | Italy | 1745 | Bell casting |
| De Kuyper Royal Distillers | The Netherlands | 1698 | Liqueurs and alcoholic beverages |
| Descours & Cabaud | France | 1786 | Industrial & buildings supplies |
| D'Ieteren | Belgium | 1805 | Car distribution, automotive glass services & notebooks |
| Ditta Bortolo Nardini | Italy | 1779 | Distiller |
| Éditions Henry Lemoine | France | 1772 | Music publisher |
| Etablissements Peugeot Frères | France | 1810 | Industrial activities |
| Fratelli Piacenza | Italy | 1733 | Wool mill |
| Friedr. Schwarze | Germany | 1664 | Spirits and liquors |
| Garbellotto | Italy | 1775 | Casks, barrels and vats |
| Gekkeikan | Japan | 1637 | Sake producer |
| Grondona | Italy | 1820 | Biscuits & cakes manufacturer |
| Guerrieri Rizzardi | Italy | 1678 | Wine grower |
| H. Beligné & Fils | France | 1610 | Cutlery trade |
| Hoshi | Japan | 717 | Ryokan hotel |
| Hugel & Fils | France | 1639 | Wine grower |
| J.D.Neuhaus | Germany | 1745 | Pneumatic & hydraulic chain hoists |
| Lanificio G.B. Conte | Italy | 1757 | Cloth |
| Les Fils Dreyfus & Cie | Switzerland | 1813 | Private banking |
| Lobmeyr | Austria | 1823 | Glassware |
| Louis Latour | France | 1797 | Wine grower |
| Luxardo | Italy | 1821 | Liqueurs |
| Mellerio | France | 1613 | Jewellery |
| Mirabaud | Switzerland | 1819 | Private banking |
| Möller Group | Germany | 1730 | Car interiors components & modules |
| Nabeya | Japan | 1560 | Jig unit for metal cutting, vibration isolation products |
| Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten | Japan | 1716 | Production and retail of household goods |
| Okaya & Co., Ltd. | Japan | 1669 | Real estate |
| Pinto Basto | Portugal | 1788 | Shipping transports, agents and assurance |
| Pollet | Belgium | 1788 | Producer of ecologic & probiotic cleaning and hygiene solution |
| Revol Porcelaine | France | 1789 | Porcelain cookware |
| SFCO, ancienne Maison Gradis | France | 1685 | Sustainable finance |
| Tarrerias Bonjean | France | 1585 | Cutlery |
| The Coatinc Company | Germany | 1502 | Surfaces finishing processes |
| Thiercelin | France | 1809 | Natural aromatic plants |
| Toraya Confectionery | Japan | 1700s | Japanese pastry |
| Van Eeghen Group | The Netherlands | 1662 | Functionnal health foods ingredients |
| Viellard Migeon & Cie | France | 1796 | Fish, hooks, fasteners and welding product |
| Vitale Barberis Canonico | Italy | 1663 | Fabrics |
| William Clark & Sons | Northern Ireland | 1736 | Irish linen |
| Yamamotoyama | Japan | 1690 | Green tea and Nori |
| Yamasa | Japan | 1645 | Soy sauce and seasonings |
| Zaiso Lumber | Japan | 1690 | Wood trade |
See also[edit]
- List of oldest companies
- List of oldest banks in continuous operation
- List of oldest companies in Australia
- List of oldest companies in the United States
References[edit]
- ^ "Hénokiens, les entreprises de père en fils". France Inter. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015..
- ^ Lipovitch, Gérard (November 2003). "The Henokiens. Family business history" (PDF). The Family Business Network.
- ^ "Les Hénokiens". Beretta. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "The Members". The Henokiens. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Bain, David (28 January 2015). "Henokiens: the world's most exclusive club" (PDF). Family Capital. Retrieved 1 July 2015.