Henokiens

The Henokiens (French: Les Hénokiens) is an association of companies who 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]

Henokiens
Formation1981 (1981)
TypeVoluntary association
HeadquartersParis, France
WebsiteHenokiens.com

Founded in 1981 by the then-chairman of Marie Brizard, the association started with 4 French members[3] and now counts 47.[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 recent the Austrian jewellery firm A. E. Köchert (founded 1814).

Members

The association includes 44 members. Marie Brizard, having been bought by an investment fund in 2000, is no longer a member.

Name Country Founded Trade
A. E. Köchert Austria 1814 Jewellery
Akafuku Japan 1707 Pastries
Amarelli Italy 1731 Liquorice manufacturer
Augustea SpA Italy 1629 Sea Shipping
Banque Hottinguer France 1786 Private banking
Beretta Italy 1526 Arms manufacturer
Catherineau France 1750 Luxury aircraft completion
Cartiera Mantovana Italy 1615 Paper manufacturer
C. Hoare & Co United Kingdom 1672 Private banking
Colbachini & Figli Italy 1745 Bell casting
Confetti Mario Pelino Italy 1783 Candied almonds
De Kuyper Royal Distillers The Netherlands 1698 Distiller
D'Ieteren Belgium 1805 Automobile distribution
Descours & Cabaud France 1786 Building equipment
Ditta Bortolo Nardini Italy 1779 Distiller
Éditions Henry Lemoine France 1772 Music publishing
Peugeot Frères France 1810 Cars
Fratelli Piacenza Italy 1733 Wool
Schwarze & Schlichte Germany 1664 Spirits
Gebr. Scholler-Anker Germany 1733 Carpets
Gekkeikan Japan 1637 Sake
Guerrieri Rizzardi Italy 1678 Wine
Giobatta & Piero Garbellotto Italy 1775 Cooper
Hoshi Japan 717 Hostel
Hugel & Fils France 1639 Wine
Jean Roze France 1756 Silks
J.D.Neuhaus Germany 1745 Block and tackle systems
Lanificio G.B. Conte Italy 1757 Cloth
Dreyfus Söhne & Cie. Switzerland 1813 Private banking
Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie Switzerland 1796 Private banking
Louis Latour France 1797 Wine
Mellerio dits Meller France 1613 Jewellery
Möller Group Germany 1730 Automotive industry
Monzino Italy 1750 Musical instruments
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Japan 1716 Household goods
Okaya & Co., Ltd. Japan 1669 Real estate
Piacenza Cashmere Italy 1733 Cashmere wool
The Pictet Group Switzerland 1805 Private banking
Pollet SA Belgium 1788 Cleaning products
Revol Porcelaine France 1789 China
SFCO France 1685 Asset management
Thiercelin France 1809 Natural products
Toraya Confectionery Japan 1700s Confectionery
Van Eeghen Group The Netherlands 1662 Food complements
Viellard-Migeon et Cie France 1796 Fishing equipment
Vitale Barberis Canonico Italy 1663 Cloth
William Clark & Sons Ireland 1736 Textile
Yamamotoyama Japan 1690 Tea
Yamasa Japan 1645 Soy sauce and seasonings
Zaiso Lumber Japan 1690 Housing material
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See also

References
  1. "Hénokiens, les entreprises de père en fils". France Inter. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2015..
  2. Lipovitch, Gérard (November 2003). "The Henokiens. Family business history" (PDF). The Family Business Network.
  3. "Les Hénokiens". Beretta. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. "The Members". The Henokiens. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  5. Bain, David (28 January 2015). "Henokiens: the world's most exclusive club" (PDF). Family Capital. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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