Valeurs CAARE Ugigrip


The power of collective intelligence

Each day, we strive to embody our values—values shaped by our collective strength—to drive our company toward its ambitions and long-term success. These values are far more than just words; they are the shared compass that guides each of our choices and all of our actions.

Our CAARE Values: The Foundation of Our Collective

At our company, every team member is an ambassador of our values. Together, we form a united team, where every decision aligns with our shared vision. This is how we fulfill our collective mission and how each person finds meaning in their work, contributing their unique piece to the bigger picture.

Cohésion (cohesion, teamspirit): For us, cohesion is an essential pillar/foundation for building a committed, strong and efficient team. In order to reach our common and individual objectives, we set management tools and methods to ensure coherent and efficient work.

Agilité (agility, flexibility): For us, agility helps us to deal with future challenges in order to develop resilience. Thanks to our collective strength and to our management adaptability, we are able to propose trustworthy and relevant solutions.

Apprenance (improvement by learning through experience): For us, we learn how to use our experience as a transformation foundation. Everyone has key competences that can evolve in order to better take part in our global development and strive for excellence.

Respect (respect): For us, respect materializes through trust-based relationships and transparency with our environment, within and outside of our company. We make sure to maintain our commitments towards our collaborators, our clients, our partners and our planet.

Epanouissement (fulfillment, wellbeing): For us, wellbeing is a key point for each one of collaborators as we keep growing together in an environment that allows personal and professional development. We make sure to provide the necessary means for individual wellbeing and valorisation.

 

What Was the Process to Get There?

During the restructuring of our company, we aimed to spark new momentum within our teams—already highly committed thanks to the participatory management approach implemented over the past few years.

With collective intelligence at the heart of our meetings, it was during a creative seminar that the themes of our values first emerged.

Video tutorial stud your bike tyres


Video tutorial stud your bike tyres

Home stud your bike tyres for safe snowy descents!

Safely ride down snowy slopes with Ugigrip-Vallgrip

Have you always dreamed of beating your snowy descent record alongside Eric Barone at the French Snow Bike Championships? Or maybe you just want to explore this thrilling sport without competing? With Ugigrip-Vallgrip studs, anything is possible!

 

A video tutorial for optimal grip

Learn to stud your bike tires independently with our video tutorial (at the bottom of the page). In just a few minutes and with the right tools, you'll be ready to tackle snowy slopes safely.

 

Why choose Ugigrip-Vallgrip studs?

  • Maximum grip: Designed to provide the best traction on snow and ice
  • Easy installation: Follow our step-by-step guide for a quick and efficient setup
  • Enhanced performance: Improve your downhill performance and fully enjoy your winter outdoor activities

Order your studs here: https://www.snow-bike.fr/plan-de-cloutage/

 

Download our specification sheet

For more details on our Ugigrip-Vallgrip studs, check out our technical sheet. You’ll find all the information you need to choose the studs best suited for your needs here.

 

Fusion-absorption de Vallgrip par Ugigrip


Merging-absorption of Vallgrip by Ugigrip

Dear partners,

Our company Ugigrip is pleased to inform you of the signing of a merging-absorption agreement with Vallgrip, its subsidiary of 24 years. This merging-absorption is effective from Wednesday, August 7th 2024.

The primary objective of this merging with Vallgrip is in order to strengthen our position on the technical metal parts market.

Following the management and strategic transformation of our companies, we aim to evolve towards a company that is more agile and more responsive to future economical, societal and environmental changes.

Vallgrip however remains a Ugigrip business brand.

Studded tyre sticker


April special offer Ugigrip studs

Studded tyres are permitted in France on a specific period of time.

In certain French regions during the winter months it is obligatory for vehicles to be properly equipped.
Many people are however unaware that among the various equipments available for vehicles, studded tyres are an option. Lets have a closer look at the law for more details.

French law on winter tyres

During winter, some French roads require the use of specific winter equipment such as winter chains, winter socks or studded tyres: these roads are sign-posted as « B26 ».
Even in regions where there is no legal obligation for vehicles to be equipped with winter tyres they can highly be recommended, particularly in regions where temperatures drop below 7°C. Winter tyres offer better adherence and better resistance on wet, frosted and snowed-on roads.

Yes, studded tyres are allowed in France

Studded tyres are permitted between November 1st and March 31st the following year.
Studs offer better adherence on slippery roads with snow and ice. They are highly recommended in regions that experience extreme winter weather.
Ugigrip offers a wide range of studs for any type of vehicles: check out our catalogue and our custom-made products to find out more.

What are the conditions laid out by law regarding studded tyres?

Before you equip your vehicles with studded tyres, here are a few things to know :

  • The speed limit is 90km/h for vehicles whose loaded weight is under 3.5 tons
  • The speed limit is 60 km/h for public transport vehicles and for certain types of vehicles that are exempt such as emergency vehicles, intervention vehicles, vehicles transporting essential needs, rare goods or dangerous goods, and vehicles ensuring winter safety
  • The obligation to place a sticker indicating the usage of studded tyres on the rear left side of the vehicle
  • Shapes and dimensions of studs are also specified but can be different in other countries: please make sure to check the law before travelling.

Ugigrip collaborates with tyre manufacturers and distributors to adapt ranges of classic studs and custom-made studs, based on the laws for each country.

You can read the specific law decree here for more details (in French): « Arrêté du 18 juillet 1985 relatif aux dispositifs antidérapants équipant les pneumatiques modifié le 10 juin 2021 ».

Once again: please make sure to check the legislation for the country you wish to travel to in winter.



April special offer Ugigrip studs

Product innovation at Ugigrip: how we designed a specific stud for snowshoes

Pierre Marron, R&D Manager for Ugigrip, presents the custom stud designed and produced in France to respond a client’s specific requirement.

Find out more about this innovation developed with EVVO for their snowshoes.



Happy New Year 2022 - Ugigrip

Dear partners,

We wish you all the best for the New Year, full of happiness, good health and optimism.
Take care of yourself and those around you.

French Fab logo


Logo French Fab

 

UGIGRIP joins La French Fab

Resolutely focused on the future and the international market, UGIGRIP joined La French Fab.

What is it?

La French Fab embodies the transformation of French industry: an industry that is innovative, exporter and open to technological developments.
The stakes are high because the manufacturing sector stays the bedrock of French economy. It represents 213 300 companies, 2.8 millions of jobs and 10% of the French GDP.

What goals?

La French Fab was created the 2nd of October 2017, in order to support the French industry transformation, thus:
· Accelerating said transformation,
· Bringing together French industrialists under the same banner,
· Incarnating a prosperous future and the appeal of French industry and its professions,
· Promoting the excellence of French industry internationally.

What engagements?

By joining La French Fab, UGIGRIP commits, next to other industrial companies that plan for the future, to:
· Grow
· Innovate
· Pursue its international expansion
· Make a team effort / present a united front

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