507 & 616 FAB HOUSES: Two Places, One Spirit

In 2016, the Group “Hutchinson” (Hutchinson Group) opened two innovation center: 507 Fab House in France and 616 Fab House in the USA. In both cases, these centers were located in former industrial buildings that were fully renovated to accommodate for modern use. Two places, one spirit which reflect the commitment to further strengthen the identity of single Hutchinson brand and unite International teams around innovative, welcoming, high-tech facilities with a friendly environment open to everyone. Its name can be interpreted as an abbreviation of “fabric” or “fabulous”. They both are true.

Group Hutchinson is a global leader in vibration control, fluid management, sealing system technologies, and belt drive systems. Group stands out with a multiple market offering spanning multiple areas of expertise and delivering synergies and value-added. Hutchinson reported revenues of €4.040 billion in 2016 and has more than 41,000 employees in 25 countries. Architects ambition is to contribute to safer, more comfortable and more responsible mobility on the earth, in the air and on the sea for the future.

Hutchinson has participated in all the great adventures of the early Twentieth century with the development of products for the aviation, fabrics for airships or for the wings of aircraft such as the Nieuport, with the development of the automobile and the participation of products to the cruise yellow through the development of transatlantic ocean liners such as the legendary Normandy.

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