label européen MORE (MObilisés pour REcycler)

‘MORE’ label again this year

After several consecutive years, the European MORE (MObilisés pour REcycler) label has once again been awarded to Somater plants in recognition of their ongoing efforts to promote the circular economy.

This recognition, awarded by Polyvia and European Plastics Converters (EuPC), highlights the beneficial effect of our CSR policy and our commitment to integrating recycled raw materials into our production processes.

It is also a way of promoting the image of an industry that cares about sustainable development and is resolutely responsible. The renewal of this award in 2024 reinforces our objective of reducing the virgin raw materials content of our product portfolio by 50% by 2025, compared with 2020.

Somater mobilised for Pink October

As part of the annual ‘Pink October’ campaign, numerous actions and festivities are organised throughout France to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and support research.

This year, two of the Group’s sites distinguished themselves by taking part in local events in support of this noble and just cause. We salute the ANL Cahors and Somater Andeville teams for their commitment!

The battle against breast cancer is one that is particularly close to our hearts. We would like to extend our warmest thanks to our employees, who have actively contributed to funding research into cancer treatment and to raising awareness among our ecosystems of the importance of screening.

SOMATER j'entreprends en VBA

Somater, champion of the local economy

The Somater site at Marolles-Lès-Saint-Calais is being promoted as part of the “J’entreprends en VBA” communications campaign organized this month by the Communauté de Communes des Vallées de la Braye et de l’Anille (CCVBA).

Whether through ads in the local magazine, posters on buses, posts on social networks or video reports, the campaign features entrepreneurs and managers who inspire success.

In this respect, Stéphanie Segura, the site’s Quality Director, is a strong ambassador for Somater. She embodies the dynamism of local managers who are actively involved in the region’s industrial development.

In the video available here, Stéphanie explains Somater’s business and its challenges. She also talks about her personal story and how she was able to develop her skills to reach her current position. Her journey illustrates the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting professional fulfillment.

Many thanks to Stéphanie for her commitment and to the CCVBA for this excellent initiative.

SOMATER Interview Felix Hubin PmE radio

Somater, from yesterday to today and tomorrow

In an interview with PME Radio.TV, Félix Hubin, Managing Director of the SOMATER Group, looks back at the company’s history and shares his vision for the future with Pauline Riglet-Brucy.

In particular, he explains the Group’s position on environmental issues. The emphasis is on innovation, with new packaging that is resolutely eco-designed, using recyclable or bio-sourced materials such as wood or paper fibre.

Among the topics covered in this interview:

  • The Group’s future products and packaging solutions;
  • Emerging trends in the sector, driven by eco-design;
  • The development model of a French family-owned industrial group;
  • And finally, the challenges for 2030, with a major focus on decarbonisation and the circular economy.

Discover the podcast in full here.

Premier dentifrice éducatif

Pierre Fabre educational toothpastes

Somater has developed a 100% PE single-material tube with a lightweight 240µm skirt for the innovations of Pierre Fabre, a major player in the oral care sector and expert in pharmaceuticals and dermocosmetics.

Educational toothpastes
Pierre Fabre has entrusted Somater with its Elgydium ‘educational toothpaste’ range, which includes two products designed to teach children how to brush their teeth properly from an early age. The colour of the toothpaste changes after 2 minutes when brushing is complete.

An eco-design approach
Pierre Fabre, a committed player in sustainable development, has set itself the objective of reviewing the design of its products so that they are eco-designed by 2025. The Elgydium and Arthrodont adult ranges are in turn being lightened and deployed. This single-material packaging, made by Plastuni Lisses in Essonne (91), reduces the use of virgin plastic by reducing the thickness of the skirt, while at the same time providing the barriers needed to keep the toothpaste in good condition. The tube is topped with a screw cap, also made from PE, which makes it easier to recycle.

Somater, le partenaire industriel de Biotherm x CARBIOS

Somater, the industrial partner of Biotherm x CARBIOS

A new stage has been taken to make the project of incorporating enzymatically recycled PET for the Biotherm brand a reality.

Last week, Biotherm’s packaging development and marketing teams visited Somater’s Mortagne-au-Perche site to validate the final material and colour tests before this new sustainable packaging goes into production.

Somater is proud to contribute to the development and launch of the world’s first cosmetic flask made from 100% enzymatically recycled PET developed by CARBIOS, and to support Biotherm in its quest for sustainable, eco-responsible packaging.

See you in 2025 for the launch!

SOMATER salon MakeUp in Paris

Premiere: Somater will be exhibiting at MakeUp in Paris 2024!

Come and discover our expertise in make-up and skin care packaging.
Let’s meet and discuss on 29 and 30 May, stand M40.

SOMATER EraNova

Bio sourced packaging made from seaweed receives rave reviews in the press!

At Paris Packaging Week 2024, Somater unveiled its multi-technology packaging solutions made from Eranova’s ALGX compound.

Find out more about them and the benefits of this virtuous material in publications by the specialist press in French (Premium Beauty News) and English (Packaging Europe).

 

SOMATER EraNova

Plastuni Operations médaillé d’argent par EcoVadis !

Plastuni Operations awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis!

On the occasion of its first response to the EcoVadis questionnaire, our Plastuni Operations site based in Ninove, Belgium, was awarded a silver medal with a score of 69/100.

This score recognises the CSR commitments and actions of our Belgian site and places it in the top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Congratulations to all our employees, customers and partners for their contribution to achieving this result, thanks to their unwavering support and commitment.

Gamme de produits développée pour le Groupe Clarins

The Little Prince® at Clarins

Somater is taking part in a new range of products developed for the Clarins Group to mark the 80th anniversary of The Little Prince®.

As part of this partnership, Somater has developed a 200 ml lacquered and labelled rPET flask for Clarins’ Treatment Essence range, inspired by the famous tale. This initiative is part of Clarins’ drive to revitalise its current range by launching a limited edition that incorporates a new design with the iconic image of The Little Prince®, while promoting a circular approach and favouring recycled materials.



Composed of bottles using at least 25% recycled plastic and produced at our Plastuni Normandie site in Hautot-sur-Mer (76), this exclusive collection reflects the Clarins Group’s ongoing commitment to responsible beauty and a desire to offer eco-designed products in order to limit the brand’s environmental footprint.

Somater is proud to support its partner Clarins in this exciting project, highlighting the importance of sustainability and innovation in the cosmetics industry.