LOCK

Innovations Awards

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The proposed product is a modular insulation panel closure, designed for the food industry for the construction of cold rooms and refrigerated warehouses. These components are inserted into sandwich panels made of metal sheets and polyurethane foam, and they lock the panels together to build modular and durable structures. The product was developed using 100% recycled materials. Production is carried out on fully electric injection presses, resulting in approximately 30% lower energy consumption. Using recycled plastic supports a circular economy approach. Our company overall uses 30% recycled materials and 8% bio-based materials, and packaging (cardboard and pallets) is sourced from recycling channels. From the design stage, the product was optimized to reduce material volumes while ensuring required performance. Mechanical tests were conducted to validate that recycled materials are compatible with the product's functional requirements. The product is now industrially deployed and manufactured at approximately 500,000 units per year, demonstrating its reliability and capacity to meet large volumes.

MANUTHIERS6U64Manuthiers – Plastic injection expertise serving your projects since 1958 For more than 65 years, Manuthiers has been designing and producing series-manufactured injected plastic parts, combining know-how, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. Our integrated design office supports you from the very beginning of your project, developing your parts from 2D and 3D files while meeting all the specifications of your requirements. Thanks to our in-house mechanical workshop, we design, manufacture, and maintain your tooling, produced in France, Europe, or Asia according to your needs. All our molds are stored in secure, fire-protected facilities. We specialize in: 🔹 Plastic injection and bi-injection 🔹 Overmolding of all types of inserts 🔹 Manufacturing complex or aesthetic parts, from 1 to 2,500 g 🔹 Automated processes (3- to 6-axis robots, automated assembly at press exit) ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, Manuthiers is also ECOVADIS Bronze-rated and renews its MORE Label every year — proof of its commitment to a more responsible industry ♻️. Our metrology department ensures rigorous quality control, by probing or vision measurement, in a dedicated climate-controlled room. Internally or with our local partners, we also offer: screen printing, pad printing, marking, assembly, bagging, and packaging. 📦 We deliver to customers in France, Europe, and worldwide. 🌍 At Manuthiers, we manufacture your everyday products and shape the plastics of tomorrow — more sustainable, more efficient, more innovative.