Made in France

PARIS, April 29, 2010 - LaCie today announced the release of a new range of cases for laptops and hard drives are designed with natural materials - LaCie Vegetal.

Expression of commitment from LaCie for eco-design, the LaCie Vegetal cover protects both its electronics and the environment. The covers are sewn in France using herbal materials woven in Europe. LaCie covers Vegetal is only distributed locally to limit emissions of CO2. In addition, the covers are packaged in recycled materials 100%.

Former Minister Yves Jego today presented a report to Nicolas Sarkozy to "define the contours of a new" brand "France", according to a statement from the presidency of the Republic.

Last October, the Head of State had instructed the deputy mayor UMP Montereau-Fault-Yonne "define the contours of a new 'Brand France' to follow EU rules, and in close consultation with business concerned by this question, professional organizations, governments and associations of consumers, "wrote the president.