On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of our Spanish subsidiary Prosilicones 64, we had the great pleasure of welcoming our colleagues who came straight from Spain. This visit, rich in professional and human exchanges, is part of a common desire to strengthen the synergies between our European teams and to celebrate a decade of collaboration around the Silicone processing.

This highlight symbolizes much more than an anniversary: it embodies the strength of a European group united around a common requirement of Quality, ofinnovation And of Precision In the Manufacture of Silicone Technical Parts. It is also a great opportunity to promote our local roots in Provence, our French industrial know-how, and the strategic importance of proximity in exchanges between subsidiaries.

This approach also illustrates the challenge of pooling expertise, transferring skills and industrial culture, in a logic of sustainable and responsible growth. Because behind each silicone part is a demanding value chain: from R&D, formulation, prototyping, validation, to serial production.

An immersion in the heart of silicone production made in France

Our Spanish teams were warmly welcomed on our site in Industrial production in Apt, in the heart of Luberon. It is here that every day Extruded silicone tubes, of Custom Molded Parts, of High precision silicone profiles, and many other technical components for the most demanding sectors:

• Industry
• Medical and pharmaceutical
• Nuclear
• Lighting
• Railway
• Aeronautics
• Agri-food

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We shared our quality management tools, our requirements in terms of Traceability, of Control of tolerances, and all of our Continuous improvement process. Quality cannot be decreed, it is built day after day, through continuous control at each stage of the process, documentary monitoring and standardized tests.

A memorable visit to an iconic customer: Mathieu Lustrerie

The Highlight of the Day: A Visit to the Production Site and Archives of Mathieu Lustrerie, one of our historic and iconic customers. This exceptional light designer designs Prestigious candlesticks for the most iconic places in France.

We are proud to contribute to these bright works of art, by providing transparent gold tinted silicone tubes, to High Thermal and Mechanical Resistance, integrated into the creations present in particular:

• In Castles of France And Emblematic Places of French Heritage
• In the Headquarters of Major International Groups
• In museums, cultural institutions

These applications highlight the The versatility of silicone And the ability of our teams to meet specifications as well techniques WhatAesthetics. Working in this type of context means ensuring a Optic Transparency, has Resistance to yellowing, a perfect color, Custom Dimensions, and a Stability Over Time — even in very restrictive environments (heat, UV radiation, humidity, etc.).

Each project conducted with Mathieu Lustrerie demonstrates our ability to support creative and demanding customers, to translate an artistic vision into concrete industrial constraints, and to co-develop unique solutions. This partnership is a source of pride and a showcase of French excellence.

Sharing a cultural experience: Les Mines de Bruoux

Because team cohesion also involves discovery and inspiration, we continued this visit with an escape to a unique heritage site: the Bruoux Mines, in the heart of Luberon. These ancient ochre quarries, dug into the rock, offer a spectacular setting that connects nature, Industrial history And Local know-how.

This cultural break made it possible to create different moments of sharing, to leave the professional framework, and to discuss our experiences, our backgrounds, and our visions of the future of the silicone industry. The raw beauty of this place explains us how much the material — whether ochre or silicone — tells a story, and how innovation is rooted in tradition.

Conviviality, collaboration and human synergies

These days were punctuated by times of Informal Sharing, of Convivial Meals And moments of exchanges around our common history. Our employees regularly discuss customer projects remotely; this meeting allowed Strengthen Cohesion, of Put Faces On Names, and of Create Lasting Relationships.

Beyond technical skills, this visit underlined the importance of Human Values In our daily professional life: trust, listening, mutual assistance, cross-border cooperation. Chez Progress Silicones, we believe that the quality of the human relationship is as essential as that of our products.

These face-to-face exchanges also make it possible to identify new ideas for collaboration, to better understand local issues and to build joint projects with greater added value. Collective intelligence is fully expressed when talents meet and complement each other.

Defend and promote French industrial know-how

This meeting was also an opportunity to reaffirm our strong commitment: Defend and Promote French Production, at the service of demanding customers, in a world where Responsiveness, tea Precision And the Traceability Are more strategic than ever.

Our vision is clear: to combine the flexibility of an agile SME with the requirement of a certified and internationally oriented industrial structure. We invest regularly in our Production tool, in the Training of our teams, and in the Development of Innovative Solutions to respond to constantly changing markets.

We believe in an industry that respects people and the environment, that promotes local roots and international influence. An industry that dares to innovate, while remaining true to its roots.

Some key figures from Progress Silicones:

• 90 employees
• Tens of thousands of product references
• 6000 m² for our production site in the heart of Luberon
• More than 200 tons of silicone processed each year
• ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification

We thank our colleagues at Prosilicones 64 for their visit, their commitment, and their trust over the last 10 years. This milestone marks a new page in our shared history, and we look forward to writing the next ones together.

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