The new Future Risks Report 2025 confirms a world under strain—and a ranking that barely shifts on the essential: climate risk remains #1 for experts, ahead of geopolitical instability and cybersecurity. Despite the “polycrisis,” climate is still the risk multiplier undermining infrastructure, supply chains, and social stability. Key takeaways: ...

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Plastics Summit 2025: Performance and Responsibility—One Imperative In Lisbon, Plastics Summit 2025 underscored the urgency to cut virgin plastic output, improve recyclability, and design for durability. This vision aligns with Matissart’s long‑standing approach: for over 30 years, produce better, consume less, and extend tooling service life. ...

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Matissart is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, with an outstanding score of 78/100, compared to 51/100 in the previous assessment. This significant progress reflects the company’s and its teams’ unwavering commitment to building a more sustainable, innovative, and responsible industry. Thanks to this achievement, ...

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Often associated with everyday packaging, plastics also play a strategic role in industry through a discreet yet essential player: the large plastic drum. Used for the storage and transport of chemicals, agrochemicals, lubricants and solvents, it combines safety, strength and innovation. Designed to withstand aggressive substances, ensure leak-tightness ...

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The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution met in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025. The session brought together more than 1,400 delegates from 183 countries and nearly 1,000 observers from NGOs, industry bodies, and international institutions. Agreement still out of reach Despite the presentation ...

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Green Steel: A Strategic Opportunity with Financial Constraints According to the Atradius 2025 Report, demand for “green steel” is rising, but poses serious financial challenges. Investments in electric arc furnaces and renewable energy supply chains are necessary but costly, especially for SMEs. All this is happening in a context of global overcapacity, ...

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Date stamps, small devices embedded in molds to mark the production date, help control product quality and improve manufacturing processes. As we move towards 2030, date stamps by Matissart will continue to evolve to meet the new demands of the industry. The Current Role of Date Stamps Date stamps are used in extrusion-blow molding molds […]

When we talk about Quality of Life and Working Conditions (QWLWC), we should not forget skills and professional backgrounds.At Matissart, a specialist in extrusion blow molds, the well-being of the teams starts as soon as employees arrive (onboarding). We have optimized our overall integration and welcome process for all new employees aiming to : The ...

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On June 18 and 19, 2025, Matissart will visit the ENVIROPRO Nord trade fair in Douai, a key regional event focused on environmental solutions for economic players in the region. Why visiting? Because industry must rethink its models — and as a manufacturer of technical molds, Matissart is attuned to the environmental and climate challenges […]

A commitment to health and sustainability Despite significant progress in global tobacco control, the tobacco and nicotine industries continue to adapt their strategies to attract and retain consumers. These efforts undermine public health and target vulnerable groups, particularly youth. Common tactics include: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, ...

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