01/20/2026
The heartbeat of Obut: our machines, our hands, our pride
Behind the scenes at Obut: the emotion of craftsmanship, right down to the machines
At Obut, every pétanque boule has a story. And that story begins long before the first game in our workshop, where even our machines are born.
An Obut pétanque boule is much more than a game piece. It’s the result of passion, dedication, and sometimes... a machine born right here.
At Obut, in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, we don’t just manufacture boules for certain key steps, we also design and build our own production machines. This rare choice in the industrial world reflects our commitment to mastering our craft down to the finest detail.
A part of us in every mechanism
Designing some of our own machines means extending our know-how behind the scenes of production. It’s about imagining tools that reflect who we are tailored to the precise movements of our teams, the demands of the game, and our constant drive for innovation. It’s also a way to stay true to our identity.
People first
It’s our technicians, engineers, and craftsmen who bring these metal giants to life. They shape them with millimetre precision, adapt them, and reinvent them to keep pace with the game’s evolution, growing demand, and the dreams of players around the world.
Built by our hands, driven by our standards
Our machines are designed, engineered, assembled and tested by our teams. They carry our high standards and our passion for quality craftsmanship. They reflect who we are: a brand that doesn’t cut corners, that creates with its hands, its heart, and its mind.
Every machine starts with an idea, a sketch, a vision
In our offices and workshops alike, design is a matter of precision and passion. Before the first turn of a wrench, our high standards are born on paper.
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Watch the full videoAt Obut, even our machines carry a piece of our story.
And some, we’re especially proud of… because they were born right here.
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