Natural raw materials: lava stone used by Empreinte comes directly from quarries located in Volvic, on the slopes of former volcanoes in the Massif Central region of France. No pre-use transformation or preparatory chemical process is required.

Peerless resistance: signage in enamelled lava stone or stoneware is maintenance-free and features staying power for decades.

100% recyclable: lava and stoneware are mineral products that are practically inexhaustible natural resources, extracted near the place of production.

Minimum fossil energy requirements: quarry stones are decorated directly in our workshops.

No toxic emanation: enamelled lava stone and stoneware are healthy products which do not give off any harmful substances.


Situated between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at the foot of the French Pyrenees, Empreinte combines state-of-the-art imaging technologies and handmade skills of highly qualified craftsmen and women. Each item produced by our workshops is a one-off piece.

An Iso 9001 and Iso 14001 company certified by Bureau Veritas

An English-speaking team: English-speaking contacts at all production and marketing stages

A 10-year guarantee on all products and quality control at all manufacturing stages

No-fuss organisation, dedicated English-speaking contacts: a quality management system focused on customer satisfaction

State-of-the-art IT to optimize processing of your graphic design

A clear and precise environmental policy in keeping with Iso 14001

"Eco-responsible" transportation of our products: Empreinte is committed to finding transport solutions that guarantee minimum environmental impact, via partnership with Iso 14001-certified haulage contractors who particularly invest in sustainable development

Recycling of all waste produced by the company

An R&D office to study all technical solutions

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