In an effort to meet demand, Luxury group Hermès is expanding its handbag and glove facility in Saint Junien, in the New Aquitaine region of France.

The current site, built six years ago, will have an additional 50,600 square foot building opened to house 210 leather artisans and 40 glove makers.

New production will focus on the  Birkin and Kelly bags along with other small leathergoods.

The New Aquitaine facility is the third situated in the south west of France.

Since 2010, Hermès has opened 11 facilities in France and four more are under construction in Loupe, Riom, Isle Espagnac and Charleville- Mézières.

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