Company | Apronor |
Industry | Technical textiles, high-temperature insulation, and fire protection |
Odoo Applications | CRM, Purchasing, Sales, Contacts, Documents, Expenses, Website, Accounting, Manufacturing, Inventory. |
In the technical textile transformation and manufacturing sector, particularly for applications like high-temperature insulation and fire protection, logistical challenges, raw material management, and industrial processes are numerous.
Apronor, a company based in Normandy, Quincampoix, fully understands this. Led by Baptiste Bioche, the company currently employs 25 people and has recently embarked on a digital transformation to streamline its processes.
The Textile Industry: A Sector in Constant Evolution
Technical textiles represent a very specific category within the textile industry. These materials, often used for specialized industrial applications like thermal insulation and fire protection, require advanced technical expertise for production and handling. Apronor stands out through its approach to the manufacturing and distribution of technical textiles, primarily serving demanding industries such as aerospace, chemicals, and automotive.
In this context, process optimization is a major issue to stay competitive and meet growing client demands for quality and deadlines.
The Challenges Faced by Apronor: Managing Tools and Data
Before turning to Odoo and Nalios, Apronor used multiple software solutions and systems to handle its daily processes. This fragmented approach led to several issues:
- Multiple software vendors and licenses
- Lack of integration between the different tools
- Disparate and unconnected databases
These challenges created information silos, complicating internal process management and slowing down decision-making.
The Odoo Solution: A Successful Digital Transformation
To address these challenges, Apronor decided to adopt Odoo with support from Nalios, a specialized partner in Odoo implementation. The goal was to centralize data and unify processes to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
Since launching Odoo in June 2025, Apronor now benefits from a centralized solution that addresses its needs in a seamless and cohesive manner. The integration of Odoo allows the company to manage all its operations, from production to distribution, including raw material management, while simplifying stock tracking and order management.
Partnership with Nalios: Expertise and Responsiveness
Nalios played a key role in this transformation. With certified Odoo experts and a team from a local industrial background, the partner brought essential expertise for integrating Odoo into a specific industrial environment. Baptiste Bioche, the CEO of Apronor, highlighted the importance of having quick assistance for daily issues, particularly those related to bugs and technical challenges.
Nalios’ team, with its expertise in email management, addressing, and exceptional responsiveness, allowed Apronor to quickly solve problems that would have previously taken much longer. This responsiveness was a determining factor in choosing Nalios as a partner for Odoo integration.
Concrete Benefits for Apronor
With Odoo, Apronor has seen numerous tangible benefits:
- Data centralization: All company information is now centralized in a single tool, making data access and decision-making easier.
- Improved responsiveness: The management of requests and technical issues is now faster, reducing delays and boosting team efficiency.
- Optimization of internal processes: The switch to Odoo has simplified and automated many internal processes, reducing human error and increasing productivity.
Conclusion
The Odoo integration at Apronor perfectly illustrates how a well-chosen ERP can transform a sector as specialized as technical textiles. Thanks to the support from Nalios, Apronor was able to centralize its processes and improve operational efficiency, while benefiting from responsive support to resolve daily issues quickly.
The example of Apronor highlights the importance of choosing the right partner to guide a company through digital transformation and optimize its industrial processes, a key factor for staying competitive in a constantly evolving sector.