Griffon and BatiFemmes Partnership
Summary for decision-makers
Summary for decision-makers
The partnership between Griffon and BatiFemmes aims to promote the presence of women in the building trades, particularly in finishing work. BatiFemmes brings together more than 1,500 qualified female tradespeople and facilitates connections with individual clients, while also supporting career changes and guidance for women towards these professions.
Griffon supports this movement through its recognized technical solutions and its Griffon Education program, dedicated to training and skills development. Its "We Care" initiative reinforces its long-term commitment to responsible sourcing, quality production, and the well-being of its employees and customers.
Griffon France, a specialist in assembly, bonding, waterproofing and maintenance solutions for professionals, has become a partner of BatiFemmes: the first platform connecting private customers and secondary tradeswomen.
Promoting craftswomen in the secondary construction industry
Tilers, carpenters, electricians, masons-stonemasons, plasterers-drywallers, painters, plumbers... female construction tradespeople are talented and their careers are inspiring. Co-created by Karine Santamaria and Emmanuelle Taulet, BatiFemmes is a network that now brings together more than 1 qualified female tradespeople in the construction trades. Committed to promoting professional women and the feminization of the construction trades, this platform connects individual clients and qualified female tradespeople. BatiFemmes also promotes and facilitates access to the construction trades for women seeking career guidance or in the process of retraining.
The partnership between Griffon and BatiFemmes is based on a shared vision: to promote the role of women in the building trades and support female tradespeople in their professional development. Griffon aims to increase the visibility of these experts and provide them with high-quality, reliable, and efficient technical solutions to improve their effectiveness and ensure the success of their professional projects.
« Our shared goal is to promote the role of professional women in the finishing trades. We also want to emphasize the importance of training to become a true professional and inspire careers that transcend stereotypes. » Jean-Philippe Salzedas Sales & Marketing Director Griffon France.
GRIFFON - AN ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ALLY
Griffon - The choice of professionals - is a reference for building professionals. Whether it's plumbing, swimming pools, roofing, public works, electricity, air conditioning, or landscaping, the specialist offers high-quality solutions for professionals. Easy to apply, fast, and above all, highly reliable and durable, Griffon solutions meet the needs of professionals, saving them time and ensuring the success of their projects.
GRIFFON EDUCATION TRAINING
Stimulate vocational skills and strengthen the skills of construction professionals
Training and fostering vocations are also common values shared by Griffon and BatiFemmes. With Griffon Education, the craftswomen of the BatiFemmes network have access to quality solutions and can perfect their technical expertise or develop their skills. Apprentices, technicians or swimming pool technicians in CFA, craftsmen, distributors... the Griffon Education program offers in-depth and tailor-made professional training designed to ensure the correct procedures for implementing Griffon products in compliance with best practice.
Adapted to each trade, Griffon Education shares all of Griffon's technical expertise to respond to different construction site situations while retaining participants' loyalty to Griffon products. Many topics are covered, such as perfect bonding, waterproofing under tiles, liquid waterproofing in roofs, waterproofing of threaded connections, etc., and technical mornings are organized.
A LASTING COMMITMENT WITH “WE CARE”
Griffon acts responsibly and concretely with respect for the environment, through its “We Care” program which is based on three fundamental pillars:
- Sourcing: purchasing for responsible sourcing and use of raw materials.
- Production: sustainable manufacturing processes and recognized product quality.
- People: for the well-being of employees and support for societal initiatives.
With “We Care”, Griffon is committed to respecting the environment, people and life in society while ensuring the quality and performance of its solutions.
Thus, the partnership with BatiFemmes actively contributes to greater recognition of female artisans in the construction sector and helps build a more inclusive and egalitarian future.
Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers
What is BatiFemmes and what is its objective?
BatiFemmes is a network that brings together more than 1,500 qualified female tradespeople in the building finishing sector. Its objective is to promote professional women and encourage the feminization of the building trades by facilitating connections with clients.
How does Griffon support female craftswomen in the building industry?
Griffon offers high-quality technical solutions tailored to the needs of craftswomen and supports them through training with the Griffon Education program to strengthen their skills and guarantee the success of professional projects.
What does Griffon's environmental commitment consist of?
Griffon acts with respect for the environment through its "We Care" program, based on responsible sourcing, sustainable production and employee well-being, while ensuring the quality and performance of its products.
Thematic glossary for decision-makers
Second building work
All the finishing work in construction, carried out after the main construction work, such as plumbing, electricity, carpentry or tiling.
Craftswoman
Woman engaged in skilled manual work, particularly in the building and finishing trades sector.
Griffon Education
Professional training program offered by Griffon to develop and strengthen the technical skills of female building craftswomen.