Two million pétanque balls a year, all made in the Loire - the quiet world champion.
Obut, founded in 1955 in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château (Loire, not Isère as sometimes stated), is the world leader in the manufacture of pétanque balls. The factory in the Loire produces about 2 million balls a year in France from a proprietary steel alloy. Obut is the official supplier of the French Pétanque Federation and the World Championships. As well as competition, the brand also has leisure and premium ranges for Sunday players looking for a serious ball.
Two million balls a year, all made in the Loire: Obut is the quiet world champion of pétanque, an essential and understated piece of French industrial pride.
