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Polymeris' European commitment welcomed by the State

In a letter to Polymeris, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, praised the cluster's long-standing involvement in European projects. He particularly congratulated the cluster for obtaining more than €5.9 million in directly managed funding from the European Union over the past ten years.

This recognition demonstrates the European strategy implemented by Polymeris, consistent with national priorities in terms of competitiveness, ecological and digital transition, and industrial sovereignty. As a competitiveness cluster funded by the State, regions, and local authorities, Polymeris plays a strategic interface role between regional ecosystems and European agencies.

For several years, the cluster has supported its members—companies, technical centers, laboratories, and training institutions—in the identification, development, and management of European projects, particularly through the Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, Interreg, and Euroclusters programs.

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A look back at the ECP4 Conference: “Trends in Polymers and Composites Circularity”

The ECP4 conference, “The European Composites, Plastics and Polymer Processing Platform,” entitled “Trends in Polymers and Composites Circularity,” was held from May 13 to 14, 2025, and was co-organized by Axel’One and Polymeris at the Lyon 1 University Campus. This event brought together various experts from clusters, universities, companies, and technical centers that are members of ECP4, of which Polymeris is a key member.

The first day was dedicated to discussions on the emergence and implementation of European projects between members of the association. Presentations focused on the themes of circularity, advanced manufacturing, and digitalization in the polymer and composite sectors.

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Boosting industrial adoption of biodegradable polymers for packaging through the new European Be-UP project

Polymeris, along with its two affiliates Imerys and Aptar Group, are partners in the new European RDI project Be-UP. As part of the Be-UP project, new synthesis and processing routes will be developed for innovative aliphatic-aromatic biopolyesters with an increased content of renewable raw materials, using bio-based building blocks (e.g., 1,4-bio-BDO), as well as innovative catalysts and additives.

These components will be optimized using advanced numerical modeling tools, based on Kinetic Monte Carlo (kMC) models, for synthesis and polymerization.

These biopolyesters will be blended with commercial biopolymers (such as PLA, PBAT, and PHA), bio-based chain extenders, and mineral fillers to create bioplastic packaging materials.

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EUREKA 2025 transnational R&D calls for projects

Two EUREKA 2025 calls for proposals are currently open to support international collaborative R&D projects.

The first call focuses on lightweighting materials and covers topics such as lightweight design, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and recycling. It is open to companies from 13 countries, including France, with funding provided by Bpifrance (up to 80% for SMEs). Projects must involve at least two entities from two different countries, have a non-profit purpose, and have a maximum duration of 36 months.

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A new material from FuturaMat obtains the "OK Biodegradable Soil" certification

For over three years, FuturaMat has been working closely with GRIPLAST to develop an innovative solution: a protective sleeve for young shrubs, 100% biodegradable in the soil, without any harmful residue. The challenge was significant:

  • Design a material that could be processed by extrusion,
  • Guarantee sufficient mechanical strength,
  • Ensure a lifespan of at least 18 months in a terrestrial environment.

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Global Polymers: A New Era for the Polymer Ecosystem

Global Polymers is a collaborative digital platform launched by Polymeris. It is dedicated to all stakeholders in the polymer industry: companies, research centers, clusters, and academic institutions, both in France and internationally.

Its goal is simple: to connect professionals in the plastics, rubber, and composites sectors to stimulate partnerships, knowledge sharing, and collaborative innovation.

On May 7, 2025, Polymeris launched Global Polymers, a unique digital platform designed to boost exchanges, cooperation, and visibility among all stakeholders in the polymer industry on an international scale.

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SIAE 2025: Composite innovation at the heart of the Paris Air Show

A look back at a meeting co-organized by Aerospace Valley and POLYMERIS

During the Paris Air Show 2025, Aerospace Valley and the POLYMERIS competitiveness cluster joined forces to highlight a strategic topic for the future of aeronautics: composite materials.

Organized in the prestigious setting of the Chalet de la Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, this meeting brought together a panel of experts, manufacturers, and partners for an hour to explore the key issues related to these innovative materials. Advanced design, structural lightweighting, performance, reliability, and environmental sustainability are all essential themes for building lighter, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly aeronautics.

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POLYMERIS at the launch of the ANR TWINLOOP project

On June 4, 2025, POLYMERIS had the pleasure of participating in the Kick-Off Meeting of the TWINLOOP project, accredited by the cluster as part of the 2024 "Alimentarity" Call for Projects from the French National Research Agency (ANR).

This launch day was held on the Agro Paris-Saclay campus, attended by all the academic, industrial, and institutional partners involved in this ambitious project. A Structural Project for the Circularity of Plastics

Coordinated by the SayFood Joint Research Unit (UMR), the TWINLOOP project aims to develop a systemic approach to the circular economy applied to plastic food packaging. It aims to combine technological innovations, environmental assessment, and sector structuring to optimize recycling loops with a view to sustainability.

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