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Political uncertainty and high costs have led Somater to freeze hiring and cut its workforce by 10%.

Somater is launching sustainable polymer packaging made from upcycled green algae in partnership with the start-up Eranova.

Somater has partnered with Eranova to launch a sustainable range of primary packaging made from algae-based resins and recycled materials.

Somater launched a sustainable packaging range called ALGX made from upcycled French green algae to replace fossil-based plastics.

Somater and Eranova have developed a range of recyclable, algae-based polymer packaging designed to reduce carbon emissions and replace fossil-based materials.

Pylote, Somater, and Simp collaborated to create the first rechargeable antimicrobial mascara, aiming to enhance hygiene, safety, and eco-friendliness in cosmetic products.

Somater acquired ANL Packaging, a thermoforming specialist, to strengthen its market position, integrating the company while allowing it to operate autonomously.

Somater utilized CICE tax credits to fund a factory air conditioning system rather than direct hiring or industrial investment.

Twenty-four employees at the Savigny-sur-Braye and Marolles-les-Saint-Calais sites received long-service medals from CEO Alix Hubin.

Somater paused production to engage 170 employees in a sustainable development initiative planting trees and hedges at its manufacturing sites.

Somater recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Savigny factory and honored twelve employees for up to 40 years of service in polymer packaging production.

Somater operates two units, producing pharmaceutical packaging, dehydrating caps, and cosmetic packaging for major brands like L'Oréal, with 30 million euros in annual revenue.

Somater is investing heavily in automated plastic packaging technologies and sustainable eco-design to support high-end beauty and pharmaceutical brands.