Summary
Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE designs, develops, manufactures, and sells intelligent exterior systems, clean energy systems, and modules for the automotive industry in France, rest of Europe, North America, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. It offers intelligent exterior systems, including bumpers, energy absorption systems, tailgate modules, spoilers, fender supports, and rocket panels, as well as radar and other sensors. The company also manufactures blown polyethylene energy systems, including fuel tanks for internal combustion or hybrid vehicles; and depollution systems for diesel engines. In addition, it engages in the development of new energies, including hydrogen and associated technologies, such as high-pressure storage in fuel tanks with carbon fiber reinforcement, fuel cells, and solutions for energy. Further, it manufactures hydrogen fuel tanks, fuel cell stacks, and integrated hydrogen systems; and manufactures electric batteries. In addition, it is involved in the development, assembly, and logistics of front-end modules, as well as offers other parts of the vehicles, such as cockpit and the center consoles. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France. Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE is a subsidiary of Burelle SA.
History
Plastic Omnium was founded by Pierre Burelle in 1946. It began making plastic steering columns for Renault, but soon extended its supply contracts to other carmakers in France and abroad. In 1995, it made a tender offer for its most important rival in the French industry, Reydel, and then acquired it from its major stakeholder Compagnie Financière de Turenne. According to their website, Plastic Omnium currently has 131 plants and is present in 26 countries.
Mission
At Plastic Omnium, we are committed to providing innovative, sustainable solutions to meet the needs of our customers, from which we derive our growth and profitability. We believe in a socially responsible systems, processes and tools for growth.
Vision
Plastic Omnium’s vision is to be the global leader in sustainable and innovative solutions for the automotive industry. We strive for excellence in all areas, from safety, quality and cost optimization all the way to the customer service, through our innovative and environmentally conscious approach.
Key Team
Mr. Jean Ciavatti (Managing Director)
Mr. Rodolphe Lapillonne (Sr. Exec. VP & Chief Purchasing Performance Officer)
Ms. Kathleen Wantz-O'Rourke (CFO & CIO)
Ms. Valérie Bros (Corp. Sec. & Exec. VP Legal Affairs)
Mr. Damien Degos (Exec. VP of Group Purchasing Performance & Associate Member)
Ms. Cécile Canet-Teil (VP of Corp. Communications & Associate Member)
Mr. David Meneses (Exec. VP of People & Sustainability)
Recognition and Awards
Plastic omniun has been renowned for its industry-leading products and sustainable solutions. It has received a number of awards such as the Automotive News PACE Award in 2018 and The Golden Peacock Award in 2017. The company also achieved a place in the prestigious CAC 40 Index in 2016.
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