MATERI'ACT

🎉 Holidays are over, and we’re starting the new season with great news!   We’re thrilled to announced that our 𝗡𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗥 𝗯𝗶𝗼-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards! 🏆   NAFILean-R represents a major leap forward in automotive materials, combining 20% natural hemp fibers with 100% recycled polypropylene. This breakthrough material delivers a 73% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 20% weight saving, all while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. We’re also proud to highlight that NAFILean-R is produced by APM, a joint venture between FORVIA and COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE INTERVAL. The recycled feedstocks used in this innovative bio-composite are notably sourced through our strategic partnership with Veolia, demonstrating the power of collaborative ecosystems in driving innovation.   The Automotive News PACE Awards are a hallmark of excellence in the automotive industry, recognizing innovations that make a significant impact on the global supply chain. Our selection as a finalist is a testament to FORVIA’s ongoing commitment to pioneering smart, safe, and sustainable mobility solutions.   We’re looking forward to the final results next year!

☀️ Time for Summer Break at MATERI'ACT! ☀️ Summer is finally here, and it's time for us to take a well-deserved break. We'll be back soon, recharged and ready to tackle our projects with even more energy. Enjoy your holidays and see you soon! 🌴🌞

What makes 𝗡𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗙 soooo special ✨? It is a bio-composite, yes but it is also : Biomass ➕ recycled polypropylene ➡️ Reduced CO2 footprint 🟢Partial Carbon Footprint verified by SGS ✅ High Rigidity ♻ Fully recyclable ...while maintaining the 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 of car structural parts! It is the product of our joint venture APM between SOCIETE NOUVELLE EUROCHANVRE and FORVIA. And this is a very good example of how we bring circularity and sustainability while meeting the stringent standards of the automotive industry. You want 𝗡𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗙 in your car interiors modules ? Contact Xavier Pailloux and vincent louchet our experts on this topic! 😉

🌍 What a Milestone ! MATERI'ACT has reached a significant milestone in our sustainability journey, read on ! The 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁  (PCF) for the three NAFILean grades—NAFILean, NAFILean-R, and NAFILean Stiff—has been verified by SGS, world's leading testing, inspection and certification company and officially confirmed as compliant with the ISO 14067:2018 standard. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀: • 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: The carbon footprint of our materials has undergone rigorous assessment and verification by SGS. • 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: This verification underscores our dedication to minimizing our environmental impact and adhering to high standards of environmental responsibility. •𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Having a verified PCF by a third party enhances our credibility and highlights our commitment to sustainability. This achievement is a testimony to the excellent collaboration with the APM team in gathering production data. It's also noteworthy that this is the first PCF to be third-party verified within FORVIA. Let's continue to innovate and lead the way in sustainability!

Did you know that we developed an app so our customers can access all information about the composition of our materials 📱? At MATERI'ACT, we are committed to improving the traceability of materials used in the automotive industry to ensure more sustainable and responsible production. But we want to hear from you! What is the most reliable characteristics to ensure product sustainability for you ?

MATERI'ACT, is not ONLY about materials and sustainability... Our employees take initiatives to make our company more open-minded, and it is crucial for us to recognize and celebrate these efforts. This commitment is the aim of FORVIA Foundation Diversity & Inclusion Trophies. This year, 14 countries participated, with 655 nominations received from both Faurecia and FORVIA HELLA. So today, we especially want to celebrate our colleague, Anne DELIE, for winning the Best Disability-friendly Environment Advocate/Initiative Trophy. She welcomed Togo, a young retriever 🐕 , to become an assistance dog for people with disabilities. Like Togo, the dogs from Handi'Chiens undergo six months of training in a specialized center and at least 16 months with a host family before being placed with the person they will assist. Anne was Togo's host family : the goal is to make the puppy a well-balanced animal perfectly integrated into society by familiarizing it with as many diverse situations as possible. Togo even spent some time with us at the office 💻 🐶 , much to the delight of our employees! Bravo Anne DELIE to your commitment 👏

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the European American Chamber of Commerce - Auvergne-Rhone-Alps Digital Transformation Task Force at our MATERI'ACT premises, to talk about AI & materials, two of our favourite topics here! The morning was rich in discussions about technological advancements, AI applications and their numerous advantages, all in a friendly atmosphere on our beautiful terrace  ☀️. We also highlited our R&D center and startup incubator during an exclusive visit. We warmly thank Remi Daudiny, Jennifer MALRAIN, and Daiyan GOULAMHOUSSEN for their presentations and the tour of our facilities. A big thank you also to our experts from the Digital Transformation Task Force, Aras Corporation and Deloitte. A heartfelt thanks to all participants 🌟: Gaëlle LECOMTE, Frédéric Weiller, Eric Peuteuil, Ambre Guionnet, Ferhat Nouis, Laurie Bruno, Nathalie Berliet, Claire Filliatre, Cédric Allouard, Josselin Vernay, Loïc Faucheur, Berrux Valerie, Catherine Nommick, Sébastien MICHEL, Renaud Roquebert, Arnaud LEHONGRE, and Arnaud Favry.

It's always time to learn! We are proud that our Finance & Strategy Director Felix Alby took part in this program! 🌱

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The games aren't just in Paris! 💪 Yesterday, at MATERI'ACT, we hosted our very own home-made olympiads. Our employees competed in a series of fun and engaging activities that challenged both their minds and bodies. Participants showcased their agility and coordination in the Pin the Tail on the Donkey, tested their problem-solving skills and English knowledge with the Rebus Puzzle, demonstrated team spirit in the Hoop Race and Speed Foosball, and displayed precision in Tic Tac Toe with balls. They also engaged their senses in the Five Senses Workshop. The goal of this event was to foster team spirit while having fun, and it was a resounding success! 🤝 A big thanks to our HR team Aurélie GUFFON Sylvie COLSON Lucille Kippars and to Jennifer MALRAIN for making this event possible. Congratulations to our winners Guilhem LOCHE Raphaël De Zorzi Evelyne Porte Matthieu Lafond and Xavier Pailloux. 🏅