OUR NEWS
3 TIMES ON THE PODIUM
Following the POPAI Awards Ceremony, Formes & Sculptures went back with 9 trophies in hands.
3 of these awards won the gold position in the following categories:
- Fragrance campaign
- Fragrance shelf
- Skincare/Hair floortester
9 NOMINATIONS TO THE POPAÏ AWARDS
Right on target for the 2018 contest.
We are awarded for displays which are important in our development strategy:
- Permanent materials and installation with DIOR
- Watches with PIAGET
- Cardboard with CHANEL.
ADVANCED ROBOTIZATION IN OUR FACTORIES
In 2013, we introduced into our plastic factory our first robots capable of applying glue, then in 2016 the application of adhesives was automated on our carton chains as well as packaging and palletizing.
With identical numbers, our yields have increased, the waste of material has gone down thus boosting our yields and improving our production costs and our level of quality.
We then rethought the work on our assembly lines through the creation of semi-automatic production lines: the parts now come to the operator and not the other way around thanks to conveyors optimizing movements and tracking unnecessary gestures. 2017 sees the arrival of second-generation robots, the Cobots.
By chaining different tasks, they areable to occupy more complex workstations alone. However, the use of this form of production has its limits.
Our business is in its artisanal essence: no standard production, no mass production. The know-how and passion of our employees for their profession will always make the difference, especially if we can free them from repetitive tasks.
UN POPAI D’OR POUR NOTRE PLV ÉCO-CONÇUE !
From the very beginning of the design phase, we considered the product’s environment impact: in this case, transporting a piece of floor furniture was costly.
Our first objective was to lighten the structure without compromising its sturdiness. Since the reduction was not enough, we sought other sources of economy and completely rethought the design by applying the principle that made Ikea successful: furniture delivered flat-packed, to be assembled by the customer and in this case without the help of screws, using a simple assembly comb joint system.
As a result, a volume transported divided by five, 45% less cardboard packaging, a 15 % reduction in unit cost and a golden Popai.
The news of our certification renewal could not have come at a better timing! The ECO POPAÏ label has provided us with a methodological framework and tools that allowed us to initiate and implement an eco-design approach adapted to our structure and manufacturing tool. This daily practice gives meaning to our work, our growth and encourages us to develop new solidarity with our local partners. Do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to share our experience and contribute to helping you reduce the environmental impact of your POSM.