22 years at the heart of Métal Blanc – passion still burning 

At Métal Blanc, Raphaël Gardeux doesn’t just operate furnaces: he embodies the spirit of our craft. 

More than a technician, he is a modern alchemist, a bridge between generations and a guardian of the values that drive us. 

His daily work? A symphony of committed actions: 

→ Recycling with the precision of a goldsmith, turning matter into “grey gold”, 
→ Passing on his expertise with the patience of a mentor, shaping the next generation, 
→ Training relentlessly, constantly raising the bar on collective safety. 

Above all, Raphaël represents that demanding rigour and tangible pride that pulses through the workshop. His testimony is not a prepared speech – it is the living voice of a hands-on expert, forged in the heat of the furnaces and driven by the endless cycle of recycling. 

His passion? 

  • The intelligence of matter: decoding every movement of molten lead, 
  • Operational brotherhood: looking after his teammates like his own family, 
  • Safety as second nature: a reflex even deeper than instinct. 

Discover his story: 
The journey of a craftsman who became an industrial sentinel. 

Step into his world: 
Where high-level technical skills meet commitment. 

Feel what drives him: 
That inner flame that turns a technical gesture into an act of ecological resilience. 

Raphaël is Métal Blanc’s ethics, cast in the metal of everyday reality. 

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