On September 10, 2024, BE WTR inaugurated the first fully automated and circular bottling plant in Paris. This opening allows luxury hotels and high-end restaurants in the French capital to serve high-quality water that is both delicious and respectful of the planet.

"Paris is the world capital of tourism and gastronomy," says Mike Hecker, founder of the Lausanne-born scale-up. "Being able to now offer water that matches the culinary experiences while respecting the environment is more than essential. Now, the city's famous palaces, as well as the high-end hotels of the Accor Group, one of our international partners, are setting the example in terms of quality and sustainability for the world to see."

The BE WTR bottling plant, located in Clichy, in the heart of Paris, will produce up to 1,500 glass bottles per hour of fresh, sparkling water. The bottles are then delivered and picked up by electric vehicles to clients in the region. Each bottle can be washed and reused up to 200 times, ensuring minimal environmental impact.

"The BE WTR bottling site in Paris is our third, after Lausanne and Dubai, and we are extremely proud to have obtained all the necessary certifications, including the first ever granted to a bottling site within Paris," says Mike Hecker. "We are grateful for the support and collaboration we have received from the French water authorities and look forward to hydrating the City of Light in an innovative, modern way."