Companies that are attached to their heritage have often been able to embellish it with both antique and modern furniture, making it an integral part of their identity. Ader Entreprises & Patrimoine offers companies a unique solution for adding value to furniture that is sometimes stored and unused.

In the case of a move, or a desire to renew furniture, ADER Entreprises & Patrimoine aims to enhance the value of banks’ assets through an auction organized in several stages. First of all, a detailed inventory is carried out on site, to estimate the value of each item. This process is followed by researches carried out by our team, often in collaboration with company historians and experts, leading to the production of a sales catalog containing photos and estimates of each item. At last, an organisational process is put in place, from the running of the auction to the delivery of the last lots, including storage and delivery of the sold items. This tailor-made service enables our team to intervene quickly, discreetly and efficiently.

The income generated by these sales often exceeds expectations. In addition to generating exceptional income and enhancing the value of your company's assets, an auction promotes the company's brand, values and history, and strengthens employees' attachment to their organisation. The whole company is thus united in a virtuous common project, and ADER Entreprises & Patrimoine is committed to facilitating communication with all employees, encouraging them to take ownership of the event.

The work of the ADER Entreprises & Patrimoine team is part of a general trend of interest in corporate history. Industrial sites, whether in operation or not, are now regularly visited by the public. Aware of the growing interest in this heritage, the Guide du Routard has published a "Guide de la visite d'entreprise" which lists 450 of the 2,500 sites accessible to the public in France. Historians, PhD students and academics are also taking an interest in corporate themes, and there's even an international congress on corporate history in France, which took place in September 2019 at the Sorbonne, Dauphine and ESCP.