On this World Water Day, Somater would like to reiterate its ambition to develop responsible industrial and human resources.

But to ensure the effectiveness of our approach, we have it evaluated by external ratings.

This is once again the case with the compliance audit carried out at Plastuni Normandie with regards to decree no. 2021-461 on preventing the loss of plastic granules into the environment.

This plant is particularly vigilant about pollution risks, given its proximity to the coastal river Scie and the Channel.

This audit rewards the efforts made, which include containment, recovery and reprocessing of granules.

As well as periodic checks on the correct application of the operating procedures in place.

All the teams are also regularly made aware of the preventive measures relating to the risks of pollution.

Our objective is to have all our plants audited in 2023 on the proper application of this regulation.

On this International Women’s Day, Somater is keen to highlight all its female employees and thank them for their constant contribution.

These talented women, whether they are production operators, quality technicians, sales managers, sales administration managers, plant managers or present in other key departments, shine every day through their commitment and customer focus. Each of them is an opportunity for the company, its customers and its partners, because they are the added value of Somater.

Somater enriches its mascara offer with a new product from its EcoTribe^TM range: the ” Activated Mascara “. This is the first refillable antimicrobial mascara that prevents the transmission of microbes in an imme-diate, stable and permanent way.

In addition to meeting consumers’ expectations in terms of make-up results, this mascara has unique environmental benefits:

• Anti-microbial activation thanks to the all-mineral technology
• 30% polymer reduction from the first refill
• Use of recycled and bio-based material
• 100% recyclable and reusable
• Entirely manufactured in France

The result of a strategic partnership with Pylote and Simp, this innovation aims to reinforce our legitimacy with our customers by providing them with concrete solutions in terms of safety, hygiene and eco-design.

For more information, see this press release or visit our online EcoTribe^TM  platform.

The new edition of Pharmapack will take place on February 1 and 2 in Paris – and Somater will of course be there again this year! A true European hub for the pharmaceutical packaging industry, the show will welcome 5,000 participants and over 300 exhibitors.

As a major player in the industry, we will take advantage of our presence to unveil our latest product innovations. As an example, let’s mention our eco-refill developed in partnership with Nissei ASB which is based on the 4 pillars of eco-design: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace.

Join us on our stand J27 (Hall 7.2 Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles) and come and seize new opportunities!

In a turbulent and hyper-connected world, where immediate news takes precedence over fundamental issues, we can sometimes feel dizzy. However, in the face of upheaval, it is the islands of stability and continuity that are reassuring: the idea that remains, the concept that endures, the thing that lasts over time. What is perennial then reveals its own specific value.

At Somater, an ETI with a family history, we are deeply attached to this long-term vision. Whether it is our own company, which we wish to preserve and advance, the environmental cause or society at large: it is the sustainability of the models that, in the long term, makes the difference.

In this perspective, growth and profitabilitý are not ends in themselves, but means to another end: to be there tomorrow, in a better situation than today. We obviously share this observation with many companies. A recent study, carried out by Adrien Stratégie, has just identified the factors that condition the sustainability of ETIs. Four fields contribute to this, from the most limited to the most extensive: the identity, the capital and decision-making independence, the collective and the ecosystem. You can consult this study here.

We fully agree with the summary given in the preface by Alexandre Montay, General Delegate of the Mouvement des Entreprises de Taille Intermédiaire (METI): “No matter the weather. Good or bad, as long as it is long. Because seeing far ahead changes everything: social contract and links with employees, governance, local economic chain, business model performance, product positioning, growth profile, search for excellence and conquest. The economic model of the ETIs that this study deciphers […] is singular. Unfortunately, it is still too little known”.