Lemer Pax in the spotlight: Pierre-Marie Lemer and Valérie Chevreul, winners of the 2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award – West region – France
Carquefou – 08.10.2026
On the occasion of the 34th edition of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, held at the MeM in Rennes (France), Pierre-Marie Lemer, President of Lemer Pax, and Valérie Chevreul, Managing Director, were honoured by receiving the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Western Region. This distinction recognizes their commitment, innovative spirit, and the continuous development of Lemer Pax.
It rewards the entrepreneurial vision, business performance and transformation led by the company’s management team, as well as their contribution to the company’s growth and expansion, particularly internationally.
– West region – France, surrounded by the Lemer Pax team
Recognition of entrepreneurial commitment
This award is a remarkable recognition of the work accomplished by the management team and all employees of Lemer Pax. It highlights a strategy built on innovation, industrial excellence, adaptability, and a long-term vision, serving key stakeholders across healthcare, energy, industry, and research, sectors that are at the heart of today’s major societal challenges.
This prestigious distinction is a source of great pride and acknowledges the collective efforts of all Lemer Pax employees, along with the strategic decisions implemented by the company’s leadership. It celebrates an entrepreneurial journey built over the long term and driven by a shared ambition: to continue developing an innovative, high-performing, and responsible family-owned business.
Pierre-Marie LEMER, President of Lemer Pax
Receiving this award is a real honour. It reflects the strength of our corporate vision and the daily commitment of our teams.
This distinction encourages us to pursue our development with the same level of dedication and ambition.
Valérie CHEVREUL, Chief Executive Officer of Lemer Pax
Lemer Pax: a company focused on the future
Through this distinction, EY also highlights the journey of Lemer Pax and its ability to combine growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
The company intends to continue its growth trajectory by building on its expertise, its people, and its ability to address evolving market needs. This recognition further strengthens its ambition: to establish Lemer Pax as a lasting reference in radiation protection and radiopharmacy, while continuing its international expansion.
From left to right: the Posijet® preparation and injection unit in Monaco; the NRG radiopharmaceutical production shielded hot cell line in Petten, The Netherlands; shielded castle for dark matter research at SNOLAB, Canada
About Lemer Pax
A pioneer in radiation protection calculations and the historic manufacturer of France’s first shielded hot cells for radioisotope production in the 1950s, the Lemer Group has continuously expanded its expertise in this field. With more than 70 years of experience, Lemer Pax delivers state-of-the-art solutions, including shielded hot-cell production lines for radioisotopes, automated radiopharmaceutical preparation and injection systems, transport containers, and radioactive effluent management systems.
Committed to continuous technological innovation, the company actively contributes to improving safety and operator well-being in nuclear medicine, healthcare, and civil nuclear applications.
Press contact:
PALLU Jacques
Press officer
+33 (0)2 40 25 25 26 / +33 (0)6 84 235 282
jacques.pallu@lemerpax.com
HUBERT Pierre
Communication manager
+33 (0)2 51 85 29 72 / +33 (0)6 71 09 74 12
pierre.hubert@lemerpax.com
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