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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Matissart is continuing the rollout of its CSR strategy, aligning with the spirit of the SITL Trade Show held in Paris from April 1st to 3rd, 2025, by adopting its Sustainable Logistics Charter. This strategic document sets the foundation of our commitment to more efficient, lower-impact logistics aligned with climate goals. 2025 Objectives: Logistics ...

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As every year, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be held on April 28. Initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the day raises awareness around the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases. Theme for 2025:This year’s campaign focuses on how emerging technologies—such as AI, digital tools, automated ...

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At Matissart, every extrusion-blow molding tool is the result of meticulous teamwork—and at the heart of this process lies a unique and essential profession: the precision fitter. Often overlooked, this role is a cornerstone of product quality. The precision fitter steps in at a critical stage—assembling, adjusting, and validating the mold’s mechanical ...

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