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20 years of Competitiveness Clusters

A national highlight for the innovation ecosystem
 
On December 4, the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty hosted the 20th anniversary celebration of the Competitiveness Clusters, bringing together the entire national innovation ecosystem: competitiveness clusters, innovative French companies, investors, and institutional players. This event, organized at the initiative of the Directorate-General for Enterprise (DGE) and the French Association of Competitiveness Clusters (AFPC), provided an opportunity to look back on two decades of structural actions in support of the economic and technological development of the regions.

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GAIO : A collective response to OEM carbon requirements with Polymeris and elanova

Faced with growing demands from automotive manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their carbon footprint, the plastics industry must accelerate its transformation. To support this transition, Polymeris has joined the new GAIO consortium as a founding member, alongside Elanova and Physis Solutions.
The goal is to develop a collective, structured, and operational response to help manufacturers measure, manage, and reduce their carbon impact.
 
Why create a consortium? A response to OEM carbon obligations
 
OEMs now require their suppliers to provide reliable environmental data, particularly the carbon value of parts and materials.
For many manufacturers, this data is complex to produce due to a lack of harmonized methodologies and appropriate tools.
 
GAIO provides a shared response, designed by and for the automotive plastics industry:

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Review of: 7th edition of S3: a European event for eco-plastics

On November 5 and 6, 2025, the 7th edition of S3, organized by Polymeris, was held at Matéri’Act in Villeurbanne in partnership with Axel’one. This European Congress dedicated to Eco-Plastics and sustainable, smart, and safe polymer materials brought together more than 80 participants, including about ten international attendees from the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, and Italy.

On the agenda, 23 presentations on bio-based materials, recycling, AI applied to materials, and European projects

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Review of the K2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf

From October 8 to 15, 2025, we were pleased to welcome you at booth D04-11 (Hall 5) to showcase the expertise of the manufacturers alongside us!

More than 50 member companies of POLYMERIS were present in Düsseldorf for the K trade fair! We were able to support some of them: AcXys Technologies, Aspen Global Solutions, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises, Axens, Calyxia, Elastever, ELIXANCE, FUTERRO, FuturaMat, GEFICCA S.A., MARCHANTE S.A.S., Maya HTT, SimForm.app - Easy Mold Cooling Prediction, Olnica, Plastiques ZD, Plymouth, POLYTOPOLY, SACRED GROUP, SEDEM, Stéarinerie Dubois, THE 8 IMPACT, and ZEPHYRA.

Thank you for your visits and these enriching exchanges throughout the show!

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What if we anticipated toxicological risks right from the packaging design stage?

The COSMETOPACK®II group's objectives regarding content/container interactions include gaining a better understanding of migration mechanisms in cosmetics, with packaging made from virgin or recycled materials, developing a digital risk assessment tool, and training and informing the sector.

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  • our Research Programs
  • the development of our digital solution
  • our training courses

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Launch of “Poly'Connect & Innov”: a new format for themed meetings

As part of its technology roadmap, Polymeris is launching a new format of online meetings reserved for its members: Poly'Connect & Innov.

This format aims to bring members together around priority technological themes identified by experts from the cluster's Scientific Committee. The goal? To promote exchanges, showcase skills, and initiate collaborations that could lead to innovative projects supported by appropriate funding mechanisms.

The format is short (1 hour) and designed to encourage direct exchanges between participants.

What is the purpose of Poly'Connect & Innov?

  • To enable members to present their activities, skills, and interests related to the theme.
  • To create synergies around key topics in the sector.
  • To encourage targeted networking for the development of collaborative projects.
  • To support the emergence of innovation dynamics with the support of Polymeris.

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Polymeris celebrates 20 years of innovation at the K2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf

International Networking And Strategic Partnerships Highlighted Throughout The Fair

In 2025, Polymeris, the French competitiveness cluster dedicated to rubber, plastics, and composites, celebrates 20 years of driving innovation and sustainable transformation in the polymer industry. As part of its anniversary year, Polymeris will mark this milestone internationally at the K 2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf.

A Week of International Collaboration and Networking

Polymeris will support more than 20 member companies exhibiting at K 2025, offering a strong collective presence and enhanced international visibility for innovative SMEs and major players in the polymer sector.

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Meet our members at the POLLUTEC 2025 trade show

The POLLUTEC trade show is the leading event for environmental innovation, showcasing environmental solutions for industry, cities, and regions; a springboard for market innovations and international development. It is one of the major B2B trade shows for the sector. Through its 11 exhibition sectors, it brings together all the equipment, technologies, and services for the prevention and treatment of all types of pollution and works to preserve the environment and implement sustainable development.

Many members will be present at the trade show, so don't hesitate to visit them at their stands!

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