Whilst the world is still talking about offshoring, Plastil is taking the opposite approach.
The company has announced that it is bringing the manufacturing of its long-standing ‘PVC, PP and ABS curtain systems for office furniture’ business back to France; production had previously been based in England.
This return to the historic industrial site in Maulévrier (49) illustrates an industrial vision firmly focused on a French future.
Relocation : a conscious choice against the tide
Whilst many continue to offshoring, Plastil is relocalising. This decision is guided by a clear-eyed analysis of today’s industrial realities. Proximity to European customers, complete control over the production chain, increased responsiveness and security of supply are all factors that have led to this strategic repatriation.
Manufacturing in England made sense in the 1990s. But the economic climate, geopolitical developments, new lead-time requirements and our customers’ desire to work with French industrial partners have changed the landscape. Today, manufacturing our PVC plastic curtain slats in France is not only a rational industrial decision; it is also a choice driven by performance and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing from our French site: regaining control
“Bringing the manufacture of our plastic curtain slats back to France means regaining full control of our production facilities. From now on, our production is centralised, with the same quality standards and the same corporate culture.
Our customers benefit from a single point of contact and optimal responsiveness. When design, production and delivery all take place at the same site, everything runs more smoothly, more quickly and more efficiently.”
This reindustrialisation is accompanied by investment in production equipment and in the skills of the workforce. Training, equipping and modernising: this is the winning trio for making this relocation a lasting success.
Maintaining a sales presence in Great Britain
Relocating to France does not mean giving up on the international market. Having been present on the British market since 1991, PLASTIL maintains a dedicated sales team in the United Kingdom, responsible for managing and developing our customer base across the Channel.
This strategy enables us to combine the best of both worlds: responsive, well-managed production in France for our French and European customers, and a local sales presence in England to serve this strategic market effectively.
The rationale is simple: to manufacture where it makes the most sense to serve our key markets, whilst keeping our sales teams as close as possible to our customers, wherever they may be. It is this geographical intelligence that makes all the difference in an industrial world undergoing major restructuring.
The tangible benefits of such an approach
A reduced carbon footprint, less transport, local production: our approach is also part of a commitment to environmental responsibility – relocation means investing in the future.
This repatriation of plastic curtain manufacturing to France is much more than a simple transfer of operations. It is an investment in Plastil’s future and in the future of French industry.
By relocating, we are creating skilled jobs in France. We are developing essential technical skills within our country. We are safeguarding our production facilities against geopolitical uncertainties. And we are positioning ourselves as a responsible industrial player, capable of manufacturing high-quality products locally.
This approach is part of a wider trend towards reindustrialisation that we are seeing in France and across Europe. After decades of offshoring, many companies are rediscovering the benefits of local production. Plastil is one of those companies demonstrating that another path is possible.
A step towards regaining industrial sovereignty
By bringing the manufacture of our plastic curtain slats back home, Plastil is contributing, in its own way, to the rebuilding of French industrial sovereignty in the plastics sector.
Every product manufactured in France represents preserved know-how, developed expertise and strengthened industrial capacity.
This reindustrialisation is not merely an economic issue. It is also a matter of resilience. Producing locally means giving ourselves the means to take control of our industrial destiny.
PLASTIL, a committed advocate of reshoring
With this reshoring, Plastil reaffirms its commitment to French industry. The company is proving that it is possible to combine industrial excellence, competitiveness and a strong regional presence.
This decision sends a clear message to our customers, our partners and the entire industrial ecosystem: Plastil is a strong industrial player, capable of investing in its production facilities, taking bold strategic decisions, and looking to the future with confidence.
The coming months and years will confirm the wisdom of this choice. But we are convinced that, by relocating the manufacture of plastic curtains to France, Plastil has made the right decision. A decision that benefits our customers, our teams and French industry as a whole.
About PLASTIL
Plastil is a French manufacturer specialising in plastics processing. It has expertise in numerous industrial processes: plastic extrusion, , part cutting, CNC machining, blow moulding.
As part of its reindustrialisation strategy, the company is bringing the manufacture of its plastic curtain slats back to France to better serve its customers, whilst maintaining a commercial presence in England.