b'Test/traction bench for mechanical resistance Wichard qualityDimensional is whatchecksmatters mostOur shared goal is to offer our clients products that provide the very best when it comes to safety and quality. In order to ensure this, we deploy a quality control procedure for each batch of manufactured components: Drop tests for our safety tethersDuring the 2000s, following a decision taken byvarious acquisitions, the Wichard Group is upper management and private shareholders,aiming to become a major player in yachting, Wichard became a group incorporating aparticularly through the groups subsidiaries in number of different trades, with more than 550the USA and in Australia.employees in France in 2024. Through these 2002 2003 2013 2018 2022 2023Acquisition of Profurl, aAcquisition of Simond (Chamonix):Acquisition of Facnor (sailAcquisition of LorimaAcquisition of Courant Acquisition of Ronstanmanufacturer ofmanufacturer of mountaineeringfurling systems), Sparcraft(carbon masts) and Peguet (ropes and PPE) (marine hardware)sail furling systems equipment (masts, rigging), Sparcraft Rigging (rigging)Our brandsmarine industrieMarine hardware Mast and rigging Furling systems Quick links, plastic injection, ropes, PPEProtecting At Wichard, we dont simply pay lip service to- Producing no more than is required.environmental protection. When manufacturing- Minimize the environmental impact of its theour knives, we do everything practical tosites by:environment contribute to Protecting nature on a daily basis: - limiting the consumption of raw materials and Respect all applicable environmentalenergy;requirements - using clean manufacturing processes;Take active measures to prevent pollution. - avoiding the discharge of any material that Design products that preserve environment andmay pollute the soil, air or waterwaysare recyclable and treating its waste effectively.Reducing the manufacturing of sub-standard- Involve its partners and collaborators in its items, especially waste. improvement process.6 I 7'