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| May 2006 “Cleanliness is the key. The medical market forces many controls on sub-contractors throughout the production chain (below: clean room at Luponax in Oyonnax). Philippe Boulette-Scola, manager of Infiplast in Oyonnax in the French “Plastic Valley”, has reduced the company’s presence in the automobile sector to below 33% and is now making headway in the medical sector. “A tricky step to make”, he admits, two years after launching Luponax, a division specialising in added-value parts such as implantable chambers and polysulphone components. “Manufacturers in the medical sector enforce strict hygiene and safety checks. You can count on at least three years of hard effort before being accepted as one of their suppliers.” The plastics expert is also putting his money on developing the building activity. In one year, his sales have progressed from 3 to 12%. “These two markets push us to innovate, increase our capacity and study new design methods. Infiplast intends to become a designer of complete sub-assemblies in partnership with its customers”, he adds.“ |
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| December 2005 INFIPLAST was renewed in certification ISO TS 16949 version 2002 |
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September 2005 Mr Philippe Boulette Scola, CEO of INFIPLAST and CFAO (an apprentice training centre based in Oyonnax), shared, with the Prime Minister, his vision of the markets and the challenges to be faced in the struggle to remain competitive, challenges such as the excessive hike in raw material costs and the monopolistic position of suppliers. Also discussed were the subjects of employment and training. Mr Philippe Boulette Scola mentioned the dynamism of the plastics processing industry and how it is necessary to adapt human resources through training to stay abreast of the constantly evolving profession. During the thank you speech, Mr Philippe Boulette Scola asked the ministers to stay in touch with the field, to ensure they remain aware of the realities of companies and are able to provide support to their innovation drives to remain competitive in international markets. The recent election of the Plastic Valley as a ‘Centre of Competition’, also highlights this point. The delegation was made up of: Mr Dominique de Villepin (French prime minister); Mr Gérard Larcher (minister for employment and the professional insertion of young people); Mr François LOOS (minister for industry); Mr Christian ESTROSI (minister for regional development); Mr Michel FUZEAU (prefect of the Ain area of France); Mr Charles de la Verpillière (president of the general council of Ain); Mr Jean-Paul Émin (senator of the Ain); Mr Lucien Guichon (parliament representative for Ain) and Mr Michel Voisin (parliament representative for Ain)  See the video with Quicktime Player |
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| April
2003 “Profiting from experience and trading“ An article about INFIPLAST in Crescendo Article published in Crescendo (No. 6 - April 2003), a journal covering health and safety in business, published by CRAM Rhône-Alpes. Editor: Ludovic Nassisi. A few extracts: “Infiplast,..., moved premises in 2001. The aim was not just to meet the need for more space,... but to improve the quality of life and promote a brand image.” “We work for demanding clients in terms of quality, adherence to lead times and improved working conditions is a not insignificant factor in enabling us to meet requirements.” “...the most innovative measure was the installation of a fumes and irritant gas detection system, especially when purges are taking place.” “For Philippe Boulette Scola, the gain is invaluable, not only have productivity and quality improved, but there have also been gains in terms of mutual trust: when the head of a company cares about the working conditions of his staff they notice.” |
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| March
2003 INFIPLAST appears in the “activists of innovation” special issue of l‘Usine Nouvelle. A few extracts: “The day of the plastics pioneers who sold only their knowledge and expertise is over, we have move into the age of carefully considered work which favours flexibility, responsiveness, safety and security.” “ISO/TS 16949 certification has strengthened the industrial and commercial structure and is now a guarantee of customer satisfaction.” “Infiplast is continuing its technological development and incorporating the biomaterial process into its production shop. This cutting edge technology permits great flexibility in the design and manufacture of products and part assembled products requiring several thermoplastic materials.” “Focused towards the international, at present the company produces 20% of its turnover from exports and has recently won new contracts in various European countries ...“ |
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| INFIPLAST
develops the bi-injection The bi-injection technology allows a greater flexibility in manufacturing and designing products as well as sub-assemblies needing several different thermoplastic materials. This process mastered by INFIPLAST is a great profit for each client wishing to multiply the functions on his product without performing any completion operation. Bi-injection guarantees a very interesting cost/benefit ratio. In fact, this process allows the manufacturing of a « finished » product at each machine cycle. BI-INJECTION Technology using machines with dual injection block and rotary platen fitted in the fixed part. Allows the association of different thermoplastic materials (such as elastomers, technical rigid matters, transparent matters …..) Allows the overmoulding of joints, of transparent zones, of rigid fixing zones…. |
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"We are equipped, in addition, with simple production management tools of proven value in the car industry (solving 8D, 5S problems, etc.), …"
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