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HACO Group has taken a strategic decision to discontinue its in-house refurbishment activity in France. 

With the new EASYBEND, SynchroMaster and OptiForm take a meaningful step forward in usability and performance. It is an upgrade that does not ask operators to adapt, but instead adapts to how they already work.

Energy costs keep rising. CO₂ targets keep tightening. Production managers are caught between operational pressure and sustainability requirements. The HACO GSX shows that both goals can align, without compromising on cutting quality or throughput.

From engineering and design to production, HACO’s sheet metal machines are developed and manufactured in Europe. The philosophy behind this approach is simple: innovation thrives when design, manufacturing and industrial expertise remain closely connected.

At Bliss-Bret, we engineered and manufactured a 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐬𝐤𝐞́ 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞. A machine where there is zero room for compromise on precision, safety, or reliability.

Ownership is much more than branding. It is taking responsibility for the machine from day one and ensuring it performs reliably for years.

How do you transform a workshop that has been producing custom stainless steel kitchens and industrial components for thirty years? For Scop Escriba in Hagetmau, France, the process started with a clear assessment of their needs. “We took part in a ‘factory of the future’ diagnostic, which showed us where our workflow could improve,” says Jean-Yves Dupont, Managing Director and Head of Production. “It highlighted laser cutting and bending capabilities as areas where we could push further.”

We are proud to announce that our Bliss-Bret office in Dijon is now officially ISO 9001:2015 certified by Bureau Veritas Certification France.

This milestone crowns a 10-month journey focused on continuous improvement and confirms that our Quality Management System meets internationally recognised standards.

It is with deep respect and quiet sadness that HACO Group announces the passing of its founder, Rogier Havegeer, who died on 19 January 2026 at the age of 86.