History
Who are we?
Andrée Jardin is an artisanal brushmaker established in the Nantes region in France since 1947. Our desire is to share with as many people as possible home accessories that are respectful of our environment, beautiful, functional and that translate a French art of living.
Technical brushes for industry
Since 1947 , Brosserie Julio has written a saga of expertise in the manufacture of technical brushes for industry . Its history is closely linked to two emblematic pillars of the Nantes region: the LU biscuit factory and the shipyards .
Over the decades, the company has specialized in the manufacture of brushes for industry. Their products are used in various sectors, from aeronautics to metallurgy to shipbuilding.
1947
The adventure begins!
Georges-René Julio leaves the Brosserie Pechon in Nantes when the brush factory closes. Together with his wife Andrée Jardin, he starts his own business at 167 rue des Hauts Pavés in Nantes by buying horsehair from local slaughterhouses and manufacturing them into all kinds of brushes as well as mattresses. From this time on, the selection of primary material is an essential aspect of the business.
1969
A family affair
The company SARL JULIO et Fils is founded and begins to employ four of Georges-René et Andrée’s children: Hélène, Henry, René, et André Julio. They cease to manufacture horsehair and instead focus their activity on the fabrication of industrial brushes: small brushes and brooms for use in flour mills, and brushes for bleach in shipyards.
1984
Savoir faire above all else
André JULIO takes over the family business, and the brush factory rejects mass distribution and production in order to better meet industry demand. By specializing in customized technical brushes for local agriculture, aeronautics, and the food industry, the quality of their products is unparalleled.
2009
Looking to the future
Jean-Baptiste and François-Marie proudly take the reins of the family business to restore traditional know-how while keeping the future of the company in mind. They begin to collaborate with designers to produce contemporary brush designs.
2012
Bringing a legacy to light
The JULIO brothers decide to create a high-end consumer brush line. They choose the name Andrée Jardin as a tribute to their grandmother. Their mission? Restore the prestige of brush manufacturing and allow consumers to give more meaning to their purchases.
Today
Eco-friendly craftmanship
Andrée Jardin's ambition is to share our home accessories that are environmentally respectful, beautiful, functional, and that reflect the art of living à la française – with the greatest number of people possible.
A contemporary craft
We are proud to keep this French know-how alive. Andrée Jardin has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, an official French label issued under the authority of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, to distinguish French companies with excellent craft and industrial know-how.
Noble and eco-responsible materials
The selection of natural raw materials and the craftsmanship required to make Andrée Jardin brushes are based on the experience of several generations and result in an exclusive quality. Our desire is to promote objects made of natural materials, far from the all-plastic mass production.
A team of human scale and committed.
For over 10 years, we have been committed to making your purchases meaningful by working hand in hand with our suppliers, resellers and customers.
A contemporary craft
We are proud to keep this French know-how alive. Andrée Jardin has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, an official French label issued under the authority of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, to distinguish French companies with excellent craft and industrial know-how.
Noble and eco-responsible materials
The selection of natural raw materials and the craftsmanship required to make Andrée Jardin brushes are based on the experience of several generations and result in an exclusive quality. Our desire is to promote objects made of natural materials, far from the all-plastic mass production.
A team of human scale and committed.
For over 10 years, we have been committed to making your purchases meaningful by working hand in hand with our suppliers, resellers and customers.