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Hello Vilia, could you please introduce yourself?

Hello, my name is Vilia SOEUN, I am 25 years old and I recently graduated with a BTS Europlastics & Composites.I completed my work-study program at Addikem, the Addiplast group’s production site, which manufactures compounds and masterbatches using BUSS Co-mixer technology. Before this BTS, I had already been working at the company for a year. I wanted to resume my studies, so the company offered me the option of completing this BTS on a work-study basis, which I accepted.

Can you explain what the BTS Europlastics & Composites program involves?

The BTS program trains future senior technicians in the field of plastics processing. We study the different processing techniques, the different materials available on the market, etc.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in plastics engineering?

I decided to pursue a career in plastics engineering because the industry is very prominent in the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region. It’s a sought-after sector with many opportunities! In fact, it offers some great job prospects.

Can you tell us about your work-study experience? What were your duties and responsibilities?

Of course. In my opinion, work-study programs are the best way to learn a trade! They allow you to develop skills and gain experience in the field at the same time. At Addikem, I help operators with filling and bagging. I assist my shift manager in overseeing production and support the OF coordinator in entering the quantities of materials consumed for each production run via our ERP software.

What specific projects did you complete during your work-study program?

This year, I was entrusted with a major project for the Addikem site! I had to oversee the entire industrialization process for a new compound for a food application.

What are your future career plans?

I would very much like to stay at Addikem. I am currently expanding my knowledge of production management, and I intend to advance within the company!

Would you recommend ADDIPLAST GROUP for a work-study program in BTS Europlastics & Composites?

Yes, absolutely. It’s easy to fit in and feel at home here. The teams are all very welcoming, and there’s a strong spirit of teamwork and mutual support in the workplace.

Thank you for taking part in our interview!

You can also read our interview with Benjamin Faure, a work-study student in the R&D department, by clicking HERE.

We are delighted to announce that ADDIPLAST GROUP, a leader in the engineering plastics industry, has received the ECOVADIS Silver Medal from ECOVADIS, an internationally renowned rating organization known for its in-depth assessment of companies’ CSR performance.

This prestigious award reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It also reflects our ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices into all our operations, from supply chain management to reducing our environmental footprint.

At ADDIPLAST GROUP, we believe in protecting the environment and are committed to reducing our ecological impact at every stage of our value chain. We adopt environmentally friendly manufacturing practices, use recycled materials whenever possible, and invest in innovative technologies aimed at reducing our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, we value the well-being of our employees and strive to ensure safe and fair working conditions for everyone. We also promote diversity, inclusion, and respect for human rights within our company and our supply chain.

At ADDIPLAST GROUP, we place great importance on maintaining ethical and transparent business practices. We foster fair business relationships with our suppliers and partners, while ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and comply with applicable regulations.

Receiving the ECOVADIS Silver Medal is a significant recognition of our efforts in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It confirms our commitment to playing an active role in building a sustainable and equitable future for all.
We are proud of our vision and leadership in promoting responsible business practices, and we will continue to work toward creating a long-term positive impact on the planet and its people.

At ADDIPLAST GROUP, sustainability is not just a goal—it is a philosophy woven into our daily operations. We are committed to continuing on this path, innovating, and inspiring change toward a better world, with the aim of being awarded the gold medal in the near future.

For more information about our CSR initiatives, please visit our dedicated page by clicking HERE. 

ADDIPLAST has been awarded the Ecovadis Silver Medal for its CSR performance

Dear Customers, Dear Partners,

Once again this year, a large number of ADDILENE® (polypropylene compounds), ADDINYL® (polyamide compounds), ADDIFLAM® (flame-retardant PP, PA and PBT compounds) and ADDIBIO Renew® (natural fibers or recycled compounds) references have been presented and selected by the Renault Group for the Renault, Dacia, Alpine, Mobilize and Ampère brands worldwide.

Here is a summary of our references in the RENAULT 2024 PMR in the table below:

PRODUCER	CHEMICAL DESIGNATION	COMMERCIAL REFERENCE	PMR FUNCTION
ADDIPLAST	PA6.6-FR-GF-30	ADDIFLAM VAI 22032 F	EV01b
	PA6-FR	ADDIFLAM SBI 20011F NOIR 11	EV04a
		ADDIFLAM SBI 20011F ORANGE	EV04a
	PA6-FR-GF-30	ADDIFLAM VBI 23025F	EV02b, EV30a, EV32, UB15c
	PA6-GF-15	ADDINYL B2V15 NOIR 94	IP06d
	PA6-GF-30	ADDINYL B2V30 NATUREL	IP07a, IP07b, IP13b, IP13f1, IP13f2, IP13f3
		ADDINYL B2V30 noir 94	IP07a, IP07b, IP13b, IP13f1, IP13f2, IP13f3
	PA6-TD-40	ADDINYL MBI 24044	DP01, IP14
	PBT-FR-GF-30	ADDIFLAM VTI 13013X	EV02b, EV30a, EV30b, EV31b, EV33b
	P/E-FR-TD-20	ADDIFLAM J490 M20FR	EV02b, EV31b
		ADDIFLAM MGI 52007 X NOIR 19	EV02b, EV31b
	P/E-NF-30	ADDIBIO Renew GGI 53002 NOIR 19	EP21a, IP01
		ADDIBIO Renew GJI 53116	EP21a, IP01
		ADDIBIO RENEW GJI 53202 GRIS NF414	DP04
		ADDIBIO RENEW GJI 53202 MARRON NF 61	DP04
	PK-FR-GF-30	ADDIFLAM VUI 93009 F	EV02b
	PK-GF-30	ADDITEC VUI 93003 NOIR 19	EV02a
	PP-FR-TD-20	ADDIFLAM H490 M20FR	EV02b, EV30a, EV30b, EV31b, UB15c
		ADDIFLAM MHI 52136 X	EV02b, EV30a, EV30b, EV31b, UB15c
	PP-GF-30	ADDILENE VHI 53087	IP01

Click on the attached document RENAULT MATERIAL PANEL 2024 – ADDIPLAST GROUP to discover all our materials and their respective applications in detail.

If you are interested in our automotive references in France, please contact our Sales Manager and Automotive Specialist Jean Marc SABY at jm.saby@addiplast-group.com.

For export inquiries, please contact our Export Sales Manager Edouard CHANTEGRAILLE at e.chantegraille@addiplast-group.com

Hello Benjamin, can you introduce yourself?

Hello, my name is Benjamin Faure and I have been working as a work-study student in the R&D department at Addiscience® since September 7, 2023, for a period of one year.

I am in my final year of a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Materials Science, specializing in Plastics Technology, in Saint-Etienne.

Before joining Addiscience® as a work-study student, I first did a 5-month internship during my first year of my Master’s degree (also at Addiscience®), which allowed me to start the work I am doing today.

Thank you. What made you decide to apply to ADDIPLAST GROUP?

I wanted to explore the Research & Development department within a medium-sized industrial company like ADDIPLAST GROUP, as I had already had the opportunity to work in the public sector.

Can you describe your main role within the Addiscience® R&D department?

Of course. I was recruited by Guillaume Alès, Addiscience®’s R&D manager, to oversee and manage the SABRES (Système durABle extéRieur connectES) collaborative project.

The project is led by a major client from the automotive industry. In partnership with a new start-up, an SME, a university laboratory, and ADDIPLAST GROUP, the client wants to develop and integrate a new technology aimed at making vehicles autonomous.

This project has several areas of development. The first is the development of this new technology. The second is its integration into body parts. Finally, the last is to develop innovative compounds with low environmental impact with a view to producing body parts, but also various exterior automotive parts. It is in this last area that Addiscience® is involved in various sub-projects covering a range of applications such as tailgate boxes, bumpers, etc. To this end, we are working on the integration of polymers and recycled fillers as well as natural fibers.

What are your day-to-day operational tasks?

My day-to-day tasks are rich and varied and similar to those of an engineer and formulation expert. I formulate, analyze, and interpret the results in order to provide my supervisor Guillaume with accurate and concise conclusions in my research reports. I present and discuss the results with the R&D team in order to identify new formulation avenues.

I also attend important meetings with all stakeholders in collaborative projects.

What are you learning on a daily basis from your work-study program?

Being a work-study student in R&D allows me to learn new things about the professional world every day. I am learning to manage the organizational constraints of a project schedule, delivery issues, and non-compliance issues. I am also learning to be proactive and independent.

At the end of your work-study program, do you want to continue your studies?

Yes, I would like to do a CIFRE thesis in partnership with an industrial company afterwards. However, I am still open to joining a company at the end of the program.

 

Last June, an assessment was carried out on an initiative led by companies in the plastics industry in Haute-Loire, with the aim of promoting the attractiveness of careers in plastics manufacturing for women, in partnership with the DDETSPP (Departmental Directorate for Employment, Labor, Social Affairs, and Professional Training).

This initiative was launched following a survey of plastics companies affected by the obligation to publish their professional equality index and facing recruitment difficulties.

Plastics manufacturing is one of the sectors identified in the plan to combat recruitment pressures.
The Human Resources Consulting Service was mobilized, financed by the State, and supported by OPCO2i AURA in partnership with the Polyvia branch.

ADDIPLAST GROUP and four other companies participated in this project. We benefited from a combination of group sessions and individual workshops led by the firm QANTIS.co. 

The working group’s objectives are to improve the attractiveness and diversity of the plastics industry, in particular by identifying obstacles and dismantling preconceived notions about our professions.

Ambassadors for the plastics industry were identified in each company and shared their experiences in a video presenting 10 profiles of different women and professions, highlighting diversity in plastics companies in the Haute-Loire region.

We would like to thank Leslie CHEVALIER, laboratory technician, who volunteered to participate in the video and act as an ambassador for our group.

Click on the video « Le visage des femmes dans la plasturgie » to discover the diversity of our professions!

If you are a woman and would like to join a small company in the plastics industry, contact us !

Two new color masterbatch storage sites in Haute-Loire and Oise.

ADDICOLOR is a subsidiary of ADDIPLAST GROUP, located in Oise (60), specializing in the production of color masterbatches for the injection and extrusion sectors.

Color masterbatches, also known as color masterbatches, are mixtures of pigments and resins used to color polymers such as polyethylene. They can be additivated as needed to obtain properties such as UV resistance or fire resistance for film applications.

They are commonly used in the packaging industry but are also used in the agricultural sector for greenhouse, mulching, and wrapping films. Our masterbatches also meet the demands of the construction sector.

In the Paris region, ADDICOLOR has its own storage facility for domestic and European customers.

Plastic film manufacturers can count on the availability of a stock of color masterbatches in Haute-Loire, near the group’s headquarters.

This offer is intended for industrial customers and enables companies to benefit from fast and reliable supply in line with the requirements of this sector. ADDICOLOR employees and  its sales director Sébastien GUYENOT are available to local stakeholders to present a color chart of 40 available shades.

ADDICOLOR also has product ranges for the automotive, electrical and electronics, cosmetics, and consumer goods markets.

Two complementary R&D centers

ADDICOLOR’s R&D center produces custom colors according to customer requirements and specifications. These custom developments can also be adapted to the demands of the injection molding market.

We also have the expertise of ADDISCIENCE®, our group R&D center based in Haute-Loire (43), for optimal responsiveness and proximity to customers.

 

SÉBASTIEN GUYENOT

Sales Director at Addicolor

Market: Packaging/Plastic film

+33 (0)6 33 62 73 39 / s.guyenot@addiplast-group.com

ADDIPLAST has successfully passed the GPI 2022 audit!

The decree n°2021-461 of April 16, 2021 relating to the prevention of losses of industrial plastic granules in the environment came into force on January 1, 2023 for production, handling and transport sites of industrial plastic granules whose operation started before January 1, 2021.

“The law of February 10, 2020 on the fight against waste and the circular economy provides that sites producing, handling and transporting industrial plastic granules must be equipped with equipment and procedures to prevent losses and leaks of industrial plastic granules, which represent a portion of the microplastics likely to end up in the environment.

It also calls for the implementation of regular inspections by independent certified organizations. ”

The three ADDIPLAST GROUP sites each received their recognition certificate from BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION in March 2023. These certificates are valid until March 2026 and must be renewed.

Out of the 23 control points studied by the auditor, the group was able to meet all the requirements. This result is proof of our ambition to reduce our impact on the environment today and for years to come. We would like to thank the men and women who work on a daily basis to achieve these results within the group.

The certifications are available for our three production sites below:

14665935 – ADDIPLAST_2022

14666236 -ADDICOLOR_2022

14666372 – ADDIKEM_2022

Five products detectable by near-infrared (NIR) technology have already been developed by Addicolor and are part of the sustainable range.

In France, with the extension of sorting instructions to all plastic packaging, sorting centers have been modernized, in particular by automating their processes and equipping themselves with optical separators using Near Infra Red (NIR) technology.
COTREP – French Technical Committee for Plastic Packaging Recycling, is assisting the Addiplast Group in analyzing and validating its new developments. These include new black masterbatches and compounds that are detectable by infrared in recycling streams. These formulations facilitate the categorization of black plastic items in post-consumer waste streams and their sorting using conventional NIR equipment.ommation et leur tri à l’aide d’équipements NIR conventionnels.
In the MB ADDILENE® and MB ADDITER® ranges, the Addiplast Group offers NIR detectable masterbatches that are suitable for food contact in accordance with European Regulation 10/2011. These have been specially developed to meet the needs of the rigid and flexible packaging markets, with three grades of polypropylene for injection molding and thermoforming and two grades of PET that can be processed by injection molding and extrusion. All of them have obtained COTREP certification. The use of these coloring solutions with an integration rate of less than or equal to 2% allows rigid and flexible packaging to be detected and correctly directed to the recycled material stream.

Thanks to its Addiscience® research center and its center dedicated to the design of Addicolor color masterbatches, the Addiplast group is in the process of offering new NIR-detectable solutions with even greater brightness and color depth. These criteria of opacity and color intensity are highly sought after by contractors and manufacturers, particularly for the needs of the cosmetics sector, which places eco-design and recyclability at the heart of its concerns.

In the cosmetics sector, your contact of choice is Béatrice GENETIOT, Cosmetics and Healthcare Key Account Manager Group.

In the packaging sector, your contact of choice is Sébastien GUYENOT, ADDICOLOR Sales Manager.

The development of hybrid and electric vehicles poses new challenges for plastics manufacturers. This often involves selecting new, more efficient and environmentally friendly materials.

This initiative is proposed by the CPIE (Centre Permanent d’Initiatives à l’Environnement). This center is recognised by the French state and by the ministry in charge of sustainable development. The CPIEs are present in the different regions of France to propose actions in favour of the environment to companies.

Why the green square?

In order to take part in the project, Addiplast has defined a dedicated area in its grounds. Thanks to the intermediary of the company’s environmental manager, Jérôme Bouchet, supported by the Chairman, Denis Chantegraille, the green square was created. The CPIE intervenes after its establishment to raise the awareness of employees to the notions of biodiversity, the functioning of ecosystems and their preservation.

This is an opportunity to observe the species present and to understand the challenges of sustainable development. The objective of this intervention is to raise awareness of the fact that everyone can set up a biodiversity patch at home. Everyone can therefore take part in protecting the environment at their own level. This helps to raise our awareness of the impact of ordinary practices (use of weed killers, fertilisers, pesticides…). In the future, the aim is for people to turn to alternative practices that protect the environment.

An environmental commitment

To ensure that the green space is used properly, the company is also comitted to respecting a number of requirements. This space is reserved for nature and is never used for commercial purposes. No human intervention takes place (watering, pesticides, fertilizers…). This will continue until the mowing, which is scheduled for the end of summer 2021. The fauna and flora can therefore settle there freely.

Through its green square, Addiplast Group is showing its support for the preservation of our ecosystem and water quality, for reducing soil sealing and for welcoming biodiversity in industrial zones. The company is pursuing its environmental commitment through this meaningful project and is thus consolidating its CSR procedures with Ecovadis.