The "Ham newspaper" exists since 1866, is directed and manufactured by the bookseller of Ham, and is always realized "the old way", by typography, hands in lead. It’s a local newspaper, 3,500 copies of which are sold throughout the city. Interview with Francois CASSEL, publication director, who produces all the articles. He believes that he maintains the job of Gutemberg. It brings information to the people of the region: over the years, it has almost become an institution.
In Rosières en Santerre, the company Maréchal is one of the last to manufacture tents in France. The company that manufactures family tents has adapted to the market and relied on the light tent. Now it is imposing itself against Asian competition. The commentary on the images of the production lines alternates with the interviews of D. SMILEVITCH, CEO, and D. PLATERIER, production manager.
While time seems to be frozen at the Sucrière d'Eppeville, the massive arrival of IT in the company has changed management and production. The commentary on images of work in the offices and on the production line alternates with interviews with André BLANCARD, head of administrative services, and the director Alain MAUREAUX.
Report to the Sugar General of Eppeville where the distillery activity runs exceptionally slow due to bad weather that prevents the grubbing up of beets. According to Jean Forget, director of the Sugar General, "the 87 is a good vintage" at the quantitative level. On the other hand, the amount of sugar in each beet is low. Evocation of the ethanol fuel manufacturing project.
In Rosières en Santerre, the company Maréchal has been experiencing financial difficulties for two years. Meeting with its leader who evokes a very competitive market where the company is struggling to position itself.