Vol. 03 — Loyalty

Loyalty is volume 3 of The 11 Collection, born from the encounter between Matthieu Picon, founder of Tageos, and Robin Hammond.

Cover: Loyalty, The 11 Collection vol. 03

The texts

How difficult it is to choose just one word to describe a twenty-year entrepreneurial journey…

It was finally during our discussion with Robin and François that the word loyalty came up, and it was obvious to me.

Why hadn’t I thought of it sooner? Perhaps simply because loyalty only reveals itself over time.

On a day-to-day basis, loyalty is discreet, almost imperceptible. It does not seek the limelight or the spotlight, nor does it flaunt itself or proclaim itself. But when it guides all our choices unconditionally and consistently, it builds something robust, visible, and deeply concrete: trust.

In reality, it is our guiding principle, the characteristic that has connected us as founders since the inception of our project. It is the standard we set for our company and for all those who participate in and support it. Whether it be our employees, our customers, our suppliers and service providers, or our shareholders: we are immensely grateful for their trust and their commitment.

Realizing that loyalty is the cornerstone of our company’s development is our greatest source of pride.

Matthieu Picon

“Loyalty is a profound connection – one that can be physical, to land; emotional, to our past and our passions; spiritual, to our God. It binds and calls us to take a stand – a defence of our cultures, our communities, our values, and those we love. It compels us to discard the periphery and focus on what truly matters. And it demands sacrifice – in time, in energy, in sweat, and even in blood.”

Robin Hammond

Founders and photographers

Founder

Matthieu Picon

Tageos

Matthieu Picon co-founded Tageos alongside Nicolas Jacquemin and Laurent Delaby. The three founders met during their studies and have remained business partners ever since, together building a global leader in the RFID industry.

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Photographer

Robin Hammond

Robin Hammond is an award-winning photojournalist and a frequent contributor to National Geographic. Known for his work on human rights and social justice, he has received many prestigious honors, including the W. Eugene Smith Grant, multiple World Press Photo awards, and several Pictures of the Year International prizes.

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Technical details

Format
A4
Pages
36
Printing
Risograph, Paris
Inks
Plant-based
Print run
250 copies
Price
€50
Publisher
Éditions Bessard
Co-publisher
Newfund
Year of publication
2026
ISBN
978-2-491052-53-9
Status
Available
  • This book contains RFID tags made by Tageos. These chips are used to provide a unique digital signature and verify authenticity. In their own way, they serve as proof of trust and point us back to loyalty.
  • This riso book is printed on Arena White Smooth paper kindly offered by Fedrigoni Group.