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One month after the fire, what's the latest on TEMO?
The initial phase was, of course, one of shock and urgency. After that, we had to be very flexible and get organized quickly. We?re fortunate to have employees who are highly committed. The team focused on resuming operations.
We quickly got back on track. Business operations resumed, and our supply chain was restored. We were also able to count on the support of a neighboring company and friend, which very quickly welcomed us into its offices. We are now preparing to move into new premises.
What exactly did you lose in the fire at the Vannes facility?
The offices were affected, as were the operations that were based at that location. Specifically, we had R&D, customer service, and an assembly line for certain products there.
However, our main warehouse for finished products is located in Nantes. That inventory was therefore preserved. This is a very important factor in understanding why we were able to get part of our operations back up and running fairly quickly.
Did the demolition of the building in Vannes interrupt your production?
A large part of our industrial operations relies on outsourced activities. Therefore, the disaster did not destroy our entire production facility.
Our expertise also remains intact, as all of our data was stored at a location outside our headquarters. We lost a building, equipment, and significant operational capacity, but this does not undermine the brand or the expertise developed by TEMO. This structure allowed us to bounce back more quickly.
Did the month of August make the situation particularly difficult?
Yes, because August is usually a busy month for us. So the fire happened at a time when maintaining service continuity was particularly important.
We have strived to maintain our connection with our customers and partners and to continue communicating despite the situation. We would also like to thank them for their understanding and patience during the few days when some of our services had to be suspended.
Once the emergency had passed, our priority was to resume operations as quickly as possible?where feasible?and gradually return to our usual level of service.
What is the current status of the after-sales service, which was directly affected by the fire?
The after-sales service workshop was one of the operations based in Vannes and was therefore directly affected. It is gradually resuming operations.
This is inevitably an activity that requires more reorganization than the sales side, since we need to secure the resources necessary to handle service calls. The goal is to gradually ramp up operations to restore the expected level of service by the end of September.
The R&D department was also located in the building. Is that the most difficult part to rebuild today?
R&D was indeed one of the activities carried out at the site, particularly prototyping and certain assembly operations. It was therefore directly affected by the destruction of the facilities and some of the equipment.
The engineering firm was nevertheless able to resume operations quickly, as design work could continue with a reduced staff. Most importantly, since all of our data, drawings, and technical documents were preserved thanks to our off-site backups, we were able to ensure the continuity of our ongoing development projects.
Our move to new facilities will now allow us to gradually regain all the necessary resources, particularly for the prototyping and testing phases.
Is engine availability affected?
Sales of the AIRSIDE outboard motor line have picked up, and we have products available through our network. The fact that our main inventory of finished products is located in Nantes and was not affected by the fire was a decisive factor.
For the SEASIDE pod line, which was finally assembled at our facility in Vannes, we are currently restocking all the components needed to resume production.
As soon as we move into our new facilities, assembly will resume, with the first deliveries scheduled by the end of October. Orders are already being accepted, so the recovery is well underway.
Did you find a place to live in just a few weeks?
We were able to quickly receive help from a neighboring company that provided us with temporary space. This local solidarity allowed us to get to work right away, without having to wait until we found a more permanent solution.
We then began looking for new office space, where we plan to move in as early as next week.
What stands out to you about the team's reaction after the fire?
Their mobilization. Once the initial shock had passed, everyone focused on what could and needed to be put back into motion to ensure the company?s continuity. The team is gradually getting back on track, and we haven?t yet returned to 100% of our staff, but this collective ability to adapt has allowed us to quickly resume priority activities.
The fire destroyed our workplace, but it did not destroy the skills, expertise, or dedication that define TEMO. That is probably our greatest strength today.
Will TEMO actually be at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle?
Yes. We'll be at the Grand Pavois starting September 22, 2026.
This event is coming up fairly soon after the fire, but it was important for us to be there. We?ll be able to reconnect with our customers, resellers, and partners. After several weeks spent primarily on managing the recovery, this will also be a way for us to get back into our usual rhythm of business.
Can we say that TEMO has returned to normal operations?
We are in the midst of a gradual recovery. Business operations have resumed, supply chains have been reestablished, AIRSIDE sales have resumed, and SEASIDE restocking is underway. After-sales service is also gradually returning to normal.
However, the destruction of the Vannes site remains a significant event. We still need to move into new facilities and fully reestablish certain operations. We are therefore fully engaged and focused on this recovery effort, with the goal of gradually regaining our full capabilities.
