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LIMOGES, France, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An iconic Limoges porcelain manufacturer since 1824, JL Coquet is opening a new chapter in its history by joining Atelier Expressions, a company recently created by TVS Venu International Holdings Pte Ltd. Based in Singapore, Atelier Expressions aims to promote exceptional companies and heritage skills.
This strategic alliance marks a major step forward for the manufacturer, renowned in particular for the excellence of its white porcelain. It is part of a commitment to international development and the promotion of craftsmanship, with a focus on passing on expertise and preserving jobs within the manufacturer.
'I have always admired JL Coquet's creations, which reflect a timeless heritage and impeccable craftsmanship,' says Tara S. Venu, Executive Director of Atelier Expressions. "We are excited about the opportunities offered by this acquisition. The spirit of JL Coquet is perfectly in line with our ambition to bring international recognition to companies that embody exceptional quality and craftsmanship."
Alongside Sébastien Cich, who continues his role as CEO of JL Coquet with the support of his team and the entire manufacturing staff, Renaud Paul-Dauphin joins Atelier Expressions in Paris. After heading up the tableware division of the Hermès group for several years, he brings recognised expertise in the sector.
A new dynamic is already taking shape: following the collaboration with designer Thomas Bastide for the Rêve collection, the opening of spaces in Seoul and New York, and the launch in 2026 of Studio Coquet, a creative laboratory dedicated to the big names in haute cuisine.
With more than 100 employees, including 85 artisans in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, JL Coquet remains faithful to its mission: to perpetuate the excellence of a rare craft shaped by hand and fire. Awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) and IGP Limoges labels, the company embodies discreet and sustainable luxury.
By joining Atelier Expressions, JL Coquet confirms its desire to promote the French art of living on the international stage.
Press kit: https://14septembre.canto.global/b/PDCOV
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LIMOGES, France, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An iconic Limoges porcelain manufacturer since 1824, JL Coquet is opening a new chapter in its history by joining Atelier Expressions, a company recently created by TVS Venu International Holdings Pte Ltd. Based in Singapore, Atelier Expressions aims to promote exceptional companies and heritage skills.
This strategic alliance marks a major step forward for the manufacturer, renowned in particular for the excellence of its white porcelain. It is part of a commitment to international development and the promotion of craftsmanship, with a focus on passing on expertise and preserving jobs within the manufacturer.
'I have always admired JL Coquet's creations, which reflect a timeless heritage and impeccable craftsmanship,' says Tara S. Venu, Executive Director of Atelier Expressions. "We are excited about the opportunities offered by this acquisition. The spirit of JL Coquet is perfectly in line with our ambition to bring international recognition to companies that embody exceptional quality and craftsmanship."
Alongside Sébastien Cich, who continues his role as CEO of JL Coquet with the support of his team and the entire manufacturing staff, Renaud Paul-Dauphin joins Atelier Expressions in Paris. After heading up the tableware division of the Hermès group for several years, he brings recognised expertise in the sector.
A new dynamic is already taking shape: following the collaboration with designer Thomas Bastide for the Rêve collection, the opening of spaces in Seoul and New York, and the launch in 2026 of Studio Coquet, a creative laboratory dedicated to the big names in haute cuisine.
With more than 100 employees, including 85 artisans in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, JL Coquet remains faithful to its mission: to perpetuate the excellence of a rare craft shaped by hand and fire. Awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) and IGP Limoges labels, the company embodies discreet and sustainable luxury.
By joining Atelier Expressions, JL Coquet confirms its desire to promote the French art of living on the international stage.
Press kit: https://14septembre.canto.global/b/PDCOV
Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2792779/Tara_S_Venu.jpg?p=medium600
Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2792780/Atelier_1.jpg?p=medium600
Logo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2792778/TVS_Venu_International_logo.jpg?p=medium600
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Atelier Expressions announces the acquisition of French porcelain manufacturer Limoges JL Coquet
Atelier Expressions announces the acquisition of French porcelain manufacturer Limoges JL Coquet
HONG KONG, Jan. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Hong Kong Government's official implementation of the new vehicle seat belt legislation from 25 January 2026, further enhancing road and passenger safety, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited ("Kwoon Chung Bus") is pleased to announce that most of the buses under the Group have already been fully equipped with seat belts for passenger seats, in full compliance with the new statutory requirements. The Group continues to uphold its core safety culture of "Safety, We Care", reinforcing passenger and journey protection through a holistic approach encompassing systems, training, and technology.
As one of the largest non‑franchised bus operators in Hong Kong, Kwoon Chung Bus has, over the years, regarded safety as an integral part of its corporate culture and daily operations. The Group firmly believes that truly sustainable safety does not rely solely on equipment or regulatory compliance, but is rooted in the care and sense of responsibility demonstrated by every employee in their day‑to‑day work.
Mr Wong Leung Pak, Matthew, SBS, Chairman of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited, said: "Safety, We Care" is not merely a slogan, but a safety culture that Kwoon Chung Bus has established and practised over the years. Through systems, training and technology, we integrate safety into daily operations, enhancing driving safety from a preventive perspective and ensuring that every passenger can complete their journey with peace of mind."
Building on this established safety culture, Kwoon Chung Bus is progressively introducing AI-powered smart video recording systems to support management teams in monitoring and analysing driving conditions, enabling more effective identification of potential risks and timely follow‑up actions.
Turning Care into Action - Strengthening Daily Safety Management
The development and optimisation of the AI smart recording system has been ongoing for nearly a decade. Currently, more than half of the Group's fleet has been equipped, with full deployment across the entire fleet targeted for completion by the end of 2026. Through onboard cameras and real‑time analysis, the system can identify inattentive or high‑risk driving behaviours and issue immediate alerts to drivers, reducing risks at source.
When abnormal or irregular driving behaviour is detected, alerts are promptly issued within the vehicle, while relevant footage is simultaneously uploaded to a cloud platform for analysis and follow‑up by Kwoon Chung Bus's Training & Performance Management Department, in accordance with established procedures. Where necessary, the control centre will contact the driver based on the assessed risk level to conduct performance reviews and improvement measures, ensuring that the safety culture is effectively implemented across every operational link.
Long‑Term Development: Advancing Smart Safety Management
through Data‑Driven Innovation
Looking ahead, Kwoon Chung Bus will continue to collect and analyse local driving data to further train and optimise the system. As big data analytics mature, the Group plans to introduce the "Safe GPT" intelligent safety analysis platform, leveraging artificial intelligence to evaluate historical driving behaviour, identify high‑risk periods and driving weaknesses, and arrange targeted training programmes to prevent incidents at source.
Kwoon Chung Bus reiterates that "Safety, We Care" is a safety culture embedded across systems, technology and employee conduct. The Group will continue to promote safety management in a prudent and systematic manner, providing the public with safe, reliable and high‑quality transportation services.
About Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited
Kwoon Chung Bus Group is one of Hong Kong's largest non-franchised bus companies, dedicated to providing reliable, safe, economical, and comfortable bus services, including franchised buses, non-franchised buses, cross-boundary buses, rehabilitation buses, limousine, and airport transfers. The Group is also actively exploring the application of smart mobility and autonomous driving technologies.
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New Seat Belt Legislation Takes Effect -- Kwoon Chung Bus Fully Compliant Strengthening Passenger and Road Safety through a Safety‑First Culture and AI Smart Driving Management Systems
