About the Technord Group
Our philosophy as a family business puts our customers at the centre of our attention.
Technord Group is B CORP certified
Our company respects high social and environmental standards and is committed to progress.
Our story
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Establishement of the industrial electrical engineering company
General electrical and electro-mechanical contractor -
Michel FOUCART becomes a salaried director of the T.E.I
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Creation of the TECHNORD automation company
A company specialising in industrial computing, automation and networks (Liège) -
Creation of the TECHNORD group
Michel FOUCART becomes the governing director -
Opening of the Technord France subsidiary (Lille) -
Opening of the Techrom IT subsidiary (Romania, Iasi) -
Philippe FOUCART becomes the governing Director of the group
Philippe FOUCART becomes the Managing Director of the Group and Michel FOUCART remains as President -
Opening of the subsidiary Technord Industries & Services (Lyon) -
Opening of the Technord Industries subsidiary, in Switzerland (Geneva) -
Opening of the branch in Finland and the subsidiary in Singapore -
Opening of the Technord Industrial Process Improvement subsidiary (Louvain-la-Neuve) -
Opening of the TechLux (Luxembourg) and Technord Netherlands (Amsterdam) and Orléans (France) subsidiaries -
Merger of Belgian companies under Technord Belgium and opening of the subsidiary in Charleroi -
Opening of the subsidiary in Denmark -
Opening of the Technord Chile (Santiago) subsidiary
Our governance
An independent group, created by Michel Foucart and owned today by the second generation, Technord values its independence and long-term view of the industry. That’s why it operates according to the best standards of governance.
This operational excellence is represented by the high expertise of its Board of Directors, led by Marcel Miller, Chairman of the Board, as well as its Executive Team, headed by Philippe Foucart, CEO.
Members of the Board
Our values are the foundation of the company
Our philosophy: Bring economic and social logic closer together for sustainability
Our values are:
- Solidarity and Respect
- Humour and Fun
- Love and Trust of the Client
- Expertise and Excellence
- Vision and Agility
Our mission
In an innovative, expert and sustainable way, we optimize our clients’ industrial tools and processes, generating a positive environmental impact, and we contribute to the happiness of our employees and to the better living of future generations.
Our CSR Commitment
For 30 years, Technord has made CSR commitments a central pillar of its strategy. The company aligns its business model with a focus on workplace quality and environmental preservation. Our initiatives are an extension of Michel Foucart’s efforts to promote youth integration, inclusivity, and workplace well-being. Additionally, we strive to ensure universal access to sustainable energy and promote responsible consumption and production.
In 2022, Technord received EcoVadis Silver certification with an overall score of 75/100. Technord reaches the top 11% of companies certified by the rating agency for their CSR strategy. To date, EcoVadis has assessed over 75,000 companies worldwide.
Technord was rewarded for its genuine commitment to environmental protection, its compassionate management, and its dedicated efforts in promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns.
Technord achieves B Corp certification and is committed to making a positive impact on the world.
Certified B Corp companies are companies that combine business success with community benefit. Certified by the non-profit B Lab, they meet rigorous standards for their Employees, Customers, Environment, Governance and Community.
By joining this international movement of certified companies, Technord respects high social and environmental standards and is committed to progress.
What is B CORP™?
It is the only certification that takes into account both governance and business performance, valuing those that have a direct positive impact on the environment, society and their employees.
B CORP™ is a recognition of the relevance of our corporate mission, its overall consistency with environmental issues and the soundness of our actions
B Corp is more than a certification
Certified B Corp companies are companies that combine business success (for profit) with community benefit (for purpose). Certified by B Lab (not for profit), they meet rigorous standards for :
Values that are inclusive and embedded in our daily lives
Respect the environment in everything we do
Producing and generating value and impact for our clients
Responsible and Transparent
Investing time and resources in society
A community of leaders
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6815 B Corp certified companies
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90 Countries
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161 Industries
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1 Unifying objective
Would you like to know more about B Corp™?
Certified B Corporations are a global movement of people who want to use business as a positive force.
Awarded by the non-profit organisation B Lab, B Corp certification is a mark of trust: a promise that a company operates to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
To achieve B Corp certification, a company must complete the B Impact Assessment and achieve a minimum audited score of 80 out of 200 points. In order to maintain certification, and with a view to continuous progress, it must then renew the process every three years.
Our family business philosophy puts our customers at the centre of our attention.
Our professionalism and creativity help us to contribute to the success of their projects and build loyalty in a relationship of mutual trust.
Our employees combine competence, motivation and training with the aim of satisfying our customers and committing themselves to a process of continuous improvement.
The Technord group’s business plan combines economic and social logic.Technord participates in the economic development of its region by creating and sustaining jobs, contributing to the performance of its customers and actively positioning itself in technological evolution.
Social logic puts economy at the service of the men and women who work for the development of the working community.
Michel Foucart, President and Founder of the Technord Group, pursues the dual objective of independent decision-making and job sustainability.
The company’s profits are reinvested in its capital, in innovation, in its means of production and in the training of its employees.
The company concretely expresses its confidence and gratitude towards its employees by linking the achievement of the group’s objectives to a profit-sharing bonus
Our certifications
Discover our quality and safety certifications and our accreditations here
Technord Group certifications