 At the 1878 World's Fair in Paris, the company was awarded seven gold medals plus the Grand Prize for the excellence of their products as well as citations for their modern production methods and the importance the company placed on the well-being of its employees.Following the death of Emile Justin Menier, in 1881 his sons Henri and Gaston assumed control of the business.As the eldest son, Henri Menier became the titular head of the company.