November 17, 2022
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Under the aegis of three Ministries (Foreign Affairs, Economy, Territories), the annual Choose France Awards organized by Business France reward foreign investors who, through their commitments to France and its regions, contribute to the country’s international attractiveness and its economic influence. Pascal Cagni, Business France Chairman together with Marie-Cécile Tardieu, COO of Business France announced the winners during the “Etats de la France” Summit that took place on November 15. Choose France rewards projects from foreign investors that meet the priorities of the “France Relance” recovery plan. These are awarded to foreign businesses investing in France and are selected by a Jury comprised of representatives from public and private sectors, in one of the following categories: As the new Aptar site in Oyonnax marked high across all three categories, it was awarded the “Special Jury Prize”. “We are very pleased to see that our efforts and commitments to France have been acknowledged by Business France by way of this Award. By consolidating five sites into one to address the manufacturing needs of the luxury custom packaging market, our new site in Oyonnax will reduce our carbon footprint, boost our productivity, and dramatically cut time to market. It represents a major investment in adaptability, in operational efficiency, in sustainable development and, importantly, in our local community. We look forward to being fully operational by March 2023,” commented Xavier Susterac, President EMEA, Aptar Beauty + Home. By investing 42 million euros in Oyonnax, Aptar Beauty + Home to further strengthen its expertise in a wide range of products that are becoming increasingly innovative technically. The investment project in Oyonnax confirms Aptar’s long-term presence in the region and gives value to the unique local skills that are essential to the Group’s growth. Aptar has 4,200 employees in France, which represent one-third of its global workforce. It continues to develop a network of talents, subcontractors, partners and experts, which are essential for the development of custom packaging. Aptar is repositioning itself in this field by making best of the unique human skills and promoting industrial excellence. With already 3 sites and about 1,000 employees in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Aptar is strengthening its industrial presence in the French territories, building on specific skills and talents, as well as subcontractors and quality technical partners. Professional training is also taking place at the new Oyonnax site to address the technical needs of the future. Furthermore, France’s energy policy offers a great advantage to Aptar, which places sustainable development at the heart of its strategy. Aptar was named one of the most responsible companies in France by Le Point in 2022, and is certified ISO 14064-1. The investment in Oyonnax is part of Aptar’s drive to become a more sustainable company in its operations. The building has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards, projecting a 45% savings in energy and reduction of CO2 emissions by 58% through heat recovery and the end of intersite transport . At the new Oyonnax site, multiple control points and meters will monitor the site’s energy consumption. The materials chosen for the building have a low environmental impact. To improve its visual and environmental impact and encourage local biodiversity, the site will be revegetated with a landscaped parking lot, accessible via low-impact means of transportation, plantations and a dry grassland. Thanks to its environmental commitments, Aptar Oyonnax has already received the LEED v4 Silver level certification, becoming the first French Aptar site to receive this recognition.Aptar Beauty + Home proudly shares that its new manufacturing site in Oyonnax, “Be One”, has received the Special Jury Prize at the 2022 Choose France Awards.
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