The SOMATER group is always striving to do more in the fields of eco-design and sustainable development. The approaches in this area are found even in the manufacturing process with the acquisition of a new technology called “Zero Cooling” and developed by our partner Nissei ASB. This technique used in the production of ISBM bottles is characterized by a shift of the preform cooling step from the first station (injection molding station) to the second station (packaging station). This change allows the use of smaller, thicker preforms with higher draw ratios as well as better material distribution.

The associated benefits are as follows:

• lower energy consumption
• reduction in raw material (up to 10% less weight)
• better resistance to vertical compression

By offering our customers solutions that meet the current challenges of eco-design and reduction of the carbon footprint, we are pleased to be able to support them in their responsible and sustainable growth strategy.

The Plastuni Normandie site, a member of the SOMATER group, has just obtained the MORE 2019 label. This distinction comes as further proof of the group’s desire to enhance its CSR policy and highlight its innovations linked to the circular economy. Developed by the “Fédération de la Plasturgie et des Composites”, this brand new label rewards manufacturers who use recycled polymers in their manufacturing process. It is allocated each year on the basis of declarations of the volumes of recycled raw materials consumed over the previous year. You can find more information on the MORE label here. We are very pleased with this new recognition which salutes our commitments to develop eco-design and reduce the environmental footprint related to the production of our products. Of course, we want to make our approach sustainable and keep this label for the years to come, but also to ensure that it is awarded to other group entities.

In the context of the coronavirus pandemic that has affected us for several weeks, SOMATER had to adapt and reorganize to cope with this unprecedented situation.

Despite reduced production capacities, we ensure business continuity while respecting health regulations in order to guarantee the protection of our employees at all sites.

We are actively involved in the production of bottles for hydro-alcoholic gels (as illustrated in the photo above) and in the manufacture of packaging for medicines (paracetamol and vitamins in particular).

SOMATER remains engaged and attentive in order to best respond to your requests in these unusual circumstances.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

The SOMATER team

A big thank you to all those who came to visit us on our stand at the PCD trade show which was held on January 29th and 30th in Paris. This was a very successful event.

We had a great pleasure to present you all of our packaging solutions developed around eco-design, recycled and bio-sourced materials.

We hope you enjoyed our discussions and that we brought you all the information you needed.

We remain at your disposal to deepen our discussions – Do not hesitate to contact us!

The whole SOMATER team

In a market that is increasingly sensitive to the circular economy, SOMATER is part of eco-design. Thus, we now offer via our Plastuni Lisses plant a new reference in our range of PBL laminated tubes. In order to cover all the needs of the beauty and health markets, we are delighted to complete our offer with a new 25 mm diameter, in addition to the existing 22, 28, 30, 35, 40 and 50 mm. Aluminum-free PBL tubes offer significant benefits: recyclability, 20% reduction in weight and lower production costs. Combining economy and ecology is one of our priorities. Together with our customers and suppliers, we are working on lighter products, using more recyclable and recycled materials. New all PE, all PP and PE green tubes, available soon, are a good illustration of this approach.