If you are looking for ideas of both local and sustainable gifts, You’re at the right address ! In Céret, the Alortujou company is one of the last in France to make wooden games from A to Z. “Clearly, we are in a rush during this holiday season!“, explains manager Grégory Bas.
So much the better because the last few months have been strained at Alortujou. The Catalan company first faced lockdowns, the cancellation of numerous trade fairs and, recently also, the global timber shortage. “Despite having ordered the wood before the summer season, we found ourselves trapped by our suppliers who, themselves, were not supplied. We received the wood very, very late and, suddenly, today, we are already out of stock on certain products. Either because I had to do small series or because I really didn’t have the time to do them. ”
The price of wood having soared, Grégory Bas also had to increase its prices. “For years, we had maintained our prices, but this year, we couldn’t help it. Because if the price of wood has increased, it is true of all raw materials. Our products are still very affordable for handmade games. “