Established in Reunion since the acquisition in 2010 of Soremir, Riou Ocean Glass chose Mauritius in 2023 to develop a glass factory with unique technology in the Indian Ocean. Located in Red Sea, this factory, which has just entered service, is the only one specialized in glass processing (plat, tempered and double glazing, among others) In the region.
Bulletproof solutions, self-cleaning glasses, vandal-proof glazing, shockproof, protection sincendie, standard or custom decorative glasses (digital printing, sandblasting, lacquering)… Offering a selection of innovative glass products, trendy and engaged, Riou Ocean Glass is not only positioning itself as a local partner for players in the region. “Mauritius enjoys a strategic positioning which allows us to serve the African continent, the Middle East, as well as the French Overseas Territories, Australia and other Indian Ocean islands. But if we chose to settle there, it is above all for its healthy business climate, stimulant et favorable, making the island a destination of choice for investors”, explains Pierre Riou, founder of Riou Glass. It was in 2023 that the Riou France team arrived in Mauritius to set up a state-of-the-art glass factory there., with the desire also to strengthen the skills of the local workforce. Riou Ocean Glass has 95% Mauritians in its team, some of whom have benefited from extensive training in the Riou Glass factories in France. “People are and will always remain at the heart of our activities. We are committed to giving back to Mauritian society what it gives us, by helping our teams to improve their skills and grow with the company”, announces for his part Emmanuel Thieblin, CEO de Riou Ocean Glass.
of the Soremir, becomes director
A range of glass funeral articles
The processing and manufacturing process is done according to European standards to guarantee the safety of both employees and end users. Riou Ocean Glass also offers a series of responsible glass funeral articles, which is stronger and more durable than tiles : monuments and funerary plaques, customizable steles, slabs, plaques, little gardens, in a very wide range of colors, design and photographic models. Responsible, Riou Ocean Glass is designed to reduce its impact on the environment. The company has implemented a water recycling system, fundamental in the manufacture of glassware, in order to use 100% of this resource without releasing anything into nature. The factory’s state-of-the-art equipment ensures optimal energy management per machine.
A NEW TEAM IN PLACE AT SOREMIR
Riou Glass was founded in 1979 by Pierre and Christiane Riou. Specializing in innovative glass solutions. The family business offers a varied range of construction products, transportation and other industries. Based in Honfleur, it has 23 industrial sites in France and Italy and is present on the European markets, American and Indian Ocean. The establishment in the Indian Ocean dates back to 2010 when Pierre Riou acquired the Société Réunionnaise de miroiterie (Soremir), leader then in its sector in Reunion, Maurice, Madagascar and Mayotte. Having handed over Riou Glass to his daughter in 2020, Pierre Riou formed a new team and moved to Mauritius to create Riou Ocean Glass. Jimmy Nativel, former director of Soremir, becomes the commercial director of Riou Ocean Glass for the entire Indian Ocean. A new team is being set up at Soremir.
