At Somater, we firmly believe that the company’s greatest strength lies in the people who work there and are committed to it every day. That’s why we choose to put safety at the heart of our priorities.

For several months now, we have been offering all our employees a training program designed specifically for them: learning how to better identify and prevent risks, protect themselves, and look out for one another. Safety is everyone’s business!

Vehicle traffic, cybersecurity, fire safety, handling… each module combines videos, discussions, and interactive quizzes to make learning lively and useful on a daily basis.

Beyond rules and procedures, the main goal is to foster a collective spirit, where everyone plays a role in ensuring the safety of all.

Because taking care of safety means, above all, taking care of people.

At Somater, we care!

Last week, Plastuni Normandie had the pleasure of welcoming students from Jean Cocteau Middle School in Offranville, as well as a group participating in a reintegration program supported by the Estran from Dieppe.

The aim was to introduce them to our professions, our technologies, and our expertise, and to show them that plastics processing is an innovative sector.

On the agenda:

  • Presentation of our professions,
  • Immersion in our workshops at the heart of the industry,
  • Discussions with our teams.

This initiative is a great opportunity to raise awareness among young people and adults undergoing retraining about industrial professions, to share our passion for the field and, why not, to inspire them and spark new vocations!

Once again this year, alongside the purchasing teams at NAOS (Bioderma – Institut Esthederm – Etat Pur), Somater had the opportunity to share a day of collective CSR action promoting partnership, the environment, and responsible industry.

Together, we had the chance to discover the Crau natural area and visit the Eranova factory, which produces plastic from seaweed starch, near Marseille.

This initiative is part of the evolution of our industry: opening up to innovative solutions, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the transition to more carbon-neutral packaging.

Thank you to NAOS for this inspiring interlude and this moment of sharing in support of an industry undergoing transformation!

Thank you to Eranova for their welcome and for sharing their exciting adventure!

At our Cahors site, the implementation of automated warehouse management using electric AGVs marks a significant step forward in our logistics organization.

This innovative system enhances our performance and truly demonstrates our commitment to safety prevention, industrial innovation and decarbonization:

  • Strengthening the occupational health and safety of our teams by limiting the risk of accidents and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs),
  • Optimizing the quality of management of products intended for our customers,
  • Reducing our environmental impact with quiet, low-emission electrical equipment.

A collective success at ANL Cahors!

At Somater, health and prevention are among our top priorities. And the fight against breast cancer is a cause we feel very strongly about.

This year, in partnership with the “Ligue Contre Le Cancer”, we have distributed awareness messages in our factories, relayed a webinar on the challenges of screening hosted by the “Institut Curie”, and participated in charity walks/runs across France to raise funds for research and patient care.

So that today and tomorrow we can beat cancer!

A big thank you to all our teams for their involvement and commitment to this goal!

In line with its energy transition strategy, Somater is continuing to roll out charging stations for electric vehicles at its sites. Following on from its head office and the Plastuni Normandie site, Marolles is now joining this sustainable move.

This initiative aims to encourage and facilitate the use of electric and hybrid vehicles, both within the company’s fleet and for its employees’ personal travel.

With this new installation, Somater is taking concrete steps to support the evolution of mobility and confirming its commitment to a more responsible industry that respects environmental issues.

Quality of Life and Working Conditions Week (QVCT), organized by Anact, took place from June 16 to 20… And at Somater, we didn’t just sit around!

During these five days, our teams were made aware of the importance of their working conditions through fun quizzes, wellness videos, and more. A suggestion box was also made available so that everyone could suggest ways to improve their daily lives. It was a real boost for collaboration and cohesion among our teams!

But QVCT isn’t just a week in the year. Somater is already taking action on a daily basis, with regular training, safety initiatives, measures to reduce manual handling and MSDs, and more.

We strive to create a safer and more motivating environment every day!

We are proud to announce that Somater has been awarded a score of 82/100 in its latest EcoVadis assessment!

Thanks to everyone’s ongoing commitment to social responsibility, ethics, the environment, and responsible purchasing, we have renewed our gold medal: a wonderful recognition of our efforts.

This result represents an 11-point improvement on our previous assessment — a great performance that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improvement and to actively contributing to a more sustainable future.

Congratulations to all Somater teams, our partners, and customers who are part of this great success!

At Somater, our commitment to the environment is reflected in our more responsible industrial production, focused on reducing our energy consumption.

We are proud to announce the renewal of our machine fleet with the integration of state-of-the-art equipment, a major step forward in our environmental approach.

These new facilities enable us to significantly reduce our energy consumption while guaranteeing a high level of performance and quality at our production sites. Our Somater Coutras site is a prime example: replacing old hydraulic presses with new-generation, 100% electric models has reduced our production-related energy consumption by up to 75%.

This is a key step in our commitment to limiting our carbon footprint and actively participating in the decarbonization of our industry. Somater is therefore continuing on its path towards a 25% reduction in CO₂ emissions.

Because every action counts when it comes to protecting the planet, we have chosen to be an innovative, responsible industry focused on a more sustainable future.

With 40 years of expertise in polymer transformation, Somater is a trusted partner for makeup brands. We offer innovative packaging that meets the most demanding requirements.

Whether for mascara, lip gloss, concealer, foundation and much more, Somater offers complete solutions, including custom decoration and assembly. Our solutions are suitable for all volumes – small and large series – and incorporate the latest eco-design requirements (recycled materials, bio-sourced materials, refills, etc.).

Come and meet us on 18 and 19 June 2025 at the MakeUp in Paris trade show, stand L52, to discover the “Made in France” excellence of a committed and forward-looking group!