Manufactured in FranceOUR KNOW-HOW
IN OUR FACTORIES IN FRANCE
REAL TRADITIONAL MARSEILLE SOAP
The PRODEF Group is committed to defending Marseille soap through its subsidiary Compagnie du Midi and its Marseille-based soap factory Savonnerie du Midi.
The Marseille soap manufacturing procedure
The Marseille soap creation process is traditional and consists of well defined steps. In fact, five key manufacturing stages must be respected, which has made our soap a symbol of authenticity and quality for more than 130 years.
The manufacturing is done in massive cauldrons by a master soap maker, using exclusively pure vegetable oils, without the addition of colourants, artificial flavours or preservatives.
These oils which are meticulously mixed and heated in the cauldron containing caustic soda, undergo a slow transformation to become soap. That is the secret of the composition of Marseille soap.
The collective trademark of the UPSM
Savonnerie du Midi is a founding member of the Union of Marseille Soap Professionals (UPSM). The association was created in 2011 by four historic soap factories from the Marseille area. Its aim is to promote and defend traditional Marseille soap.
The use of the collective trademark implies the respect of the UPSM charter inspected by CERTIPAQ, an independent certifying body.
THE UPSM CHARTER OF REAL MARSEILLE SOAP
In accordance with the specifications, the UPSM has also registered a collective trademark formalised by the following logo:
COMPOSITION OF MARSEILLE SOAP
Marseille soap is made from 100% vegetable oils. It has no animal fat, artificial flavours, colourants, preservatives or additives.
MARSEILLE SOAP MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The soap is heated in a cauldron for about 10 days. The five steps of the Marseille process are respected
GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN
Manufacturing done in Marseille, the historic area of its region of origin.
THE MANUFACTURING OF LIQUID PRODUCTS FOR CLEANING AND HYGIENE
Hygiène & Nature is an expert in designing, manufacturing and marketing cleaning and hygiene products for cleaning professionals, specialised distributors, local authorities and industries.
Our laboratory is dedicated to the research and development of our hygiene and cleaning products. We work everyday to improve the composition of our liquid soaps, detergents, descalers etc.
The Hygiène & Nature teams are experts in cleaning and hygiene product manufacturing techniques such as saponification, a procedure which transforms fatty substances into soap. Hygiène & Nature uses this chemical reaction everyday with potash lye to produce soft or liquid soaps. Our method is hot saponification for our cosmetic soaps and detergents.
THE WEAVING LOOMS OF la nénette
Created in 1947, the famous car polisher La Nénette (The Polisher) is manufactured in France in Alpes-Maritimes in Carros Le Broc by Compagnie du Midi.
The Nénette® products are selected and manufactured with the greatest care, using high quality raw materials:
The Nénette® fringe: 100% cotton
The Nénette® Chamois Leather: 100% premium quality sheep leather
A true icon of the collectors and enthusiasts of the world of cars, the Nénette® brand is a true reference to the sector.
OUR EXPERTISE IN WIPING
Our expertise in wiping is the result of decades of experience and a true commitment towards quality. At Compagnie du Midi, we master each step of the manufacturing process, from the meticulous selection of materials to the rigorous quality control. We are committed to offering efficient and sustainable products, whether they are our sponges, cloths, leathers or polishers. By using innovative techniques, our team creates a range of specialised wiping products adapted to the demanding needs of our direct clients and subcontractors.
