SITEK, specialist in professional office chairs and seating for over 30 years

“SITEK’s origins go back a long, long way… I was still a student, can you imagine?

I was in law school at the time. I might as well tell you that I spent a lot of time sitting down… Whether it was on the lecture benches or in my little room to revise my lessons, the observation was the same: those seats were really uncomfortable!

I couldn’t see myself sitting in this type of chair for the rest of my career. I could already see myself coming home from work at 40 with a sore back and strained shoulders. It was out of the question!

That’s how I became interested in office seating and ergonomics. As I was already passionate about design, working in an Italian furniture company combined my two interests.

I had found what I was looking for in terms of design and comfort, but there was a new problem: the lead time. From order to delivery, it took 4 to 5 weeks (if all went well! ).

The idea for my new business was born: I was going to create a solution combining design, comfort and fast delivery times. That’s how I decided to sell my furniture company in Paris and concentrate solely on B2B office seating. SITEK was born! A smaller company, located in the provinces, with a family spirit. With SITEK, I’ve found the solution for offering ergonomic, quality seating that’s readily available. And all in good fun!”

Francis Bernard, creator of SITEK

SITEK's history: evolution at the service of professionals

Our CSR commitments: more responsible office furniture

Corporate Social Responsibility
Since its creation, SITEK has been committed to conducting its business responsibly, reconciling economic performance, respect for the environment, professional ethics and employee well-being. Our CSR approach is based on four pillars: the environment, social responsibility and governance.
Environmental commitment
- Reducing the ecological footprint
  - Logistics optimization: study of chair packaging to limit volumes
  - Use of carriers selected for their environmental commitments (hybrid fleets, reduced emissions, etc.). Example: Kuehne + Nagel plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 (scope 3 of the GHG Protocol).
  - Reuse of cardboard packaging to protect shipments, purchase of recycled pallets. Example: We haven’t used new pallets for many years.
- Sustainable products
  - Integration of eco-designed office chairs (recycled materials, environmental certifications) into our offering.
  - Collaboration with European manufacturers. Example: The Yvan and Karl models are made from 50% recycled materials and are 90% recyclable.
- Waste management
  - Selective sorting, reuse of cardboard, internal awareness-raising. Example: Partnership with a local company to recycle used pallets and packaging.
Social commitment
- Employee well-being
  - Favorable working conditions, work/life balance, ongoing training. Example: Personalized training program on arrival + regular training courses
- Inclusion & equality
  - Skill-based recruitment, diversity of profiles. Example: In 2024, integration of three new employees with complementary profiles.
Social responsibility
- Long-term relationships with partners
  - Dialogue with suppliers on ethical and environmental criteria. Example: exclusivity commitments conditional on ethical compliance.
- Local involvement
  - Support for associations and partnerships with regional service providers. Example: Regular donations to local associations
Responsible governance
- Transparency and ethics
  - Clear sales practices, respect for commitments. Example: After-sales service within 48 hours and no direct sales.
- Local involvement
  - Support for associations and partnerships with regional service providers. Example: Regular donations to local associations
SITEK integrates its CSR approach at the heart of its corporate strategy, with concrete, measurable actions.