Henokiens
| Formation | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Type | Voluntary association |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Website | Henokiens.com |
The Henokiens 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]
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 forty-four members. Marie Brizard, having been bought by an investment fund in 2000, is not a member anymore.
| Name | Country | Founded | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. E. Köchert | Austria | 1814 | Jewellery |
| Akafuku | Japan | 1707 | Pastries |
| Amarelli | Italy | 1731 | Liquorice manufacturer |
| Augustea | 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 |
| Okaya Estate &co | 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 |
See also
- 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
- ↑ "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.