Christophe Marceau is appointed President and CEO of the Modules division of Plastic Omnium

06-11-2023 Group

Christophe Marceau is appointed President and CEO of the Modules Division as of November 1st, 2023, and joins Plastic Omnium’s Executive Committee. He succeeds to Martin Schüler, who is leaving the Group. Christophe Marceau was previously President and CEO of the Western Europe Business Unit of Plastic Omnium’s Intelligent Exterior Systems Division.

The Modules Division was created from the HBPO joint venture between Plastic Omnium, Hella and Behr in 2004, in which Plastic Omnium acquired a 100% stake in 2022. A world leader, it supplies complex modules (front-end, cockpits, etc.) to automakers. The division is headquartered in Lippstadt.

Christophe Marceau, 55, a graduate engineer from the École d’application des hautes polymères in Strasbourg, joined Plastic Omnium in 1992, where he held various operational positions in both the technical and purchasing directions of the Intelligent Exterior Systems division, becoming Purchasing Director in 2007. In 2014, he was appointed Director of Sales and Programs for the IES division’s Western Europe Business Unit, before taking up the position of President and CEO of the same business unit in 2020.

2023 third quarter Revenue

26-10-2023 Finance

– Economic revenue up +11.5% on Q3 2022
– Year-to-date economic revenue up +26.5% on the same period in 2022
– Organic growth of +6.5%, outperforming the market by +2.7 points
– Solid order intake momentum in all businesses confirming the relevance of our offer
– Adjustment of 2023 targets in a tense macroeconomic and market context

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Stellantis recognizes Plastic Omnium with two «Supplier of the year» Awards

12-10-2023 Group

On October 11, 2023, in Detroit, Stellantis held the third edition of its event “Stellantis Suppliers of the Year” rewarding 16 suppliers among 40 nominees, for their commitment, performance, quality and operational excellence.

Plastic Omnium is the manufacturer’s only supplier to to be recognized twice with an Award in the category “Regional Supplier of the Year” (“Enlarged Europe” zone), and a second in the category “Global Supplier of the Year” for its Program Management.

Laurent Favre, CEO of Plastic Omnium, states “This recognition reflects the level of performance of Plastic Omnium teams, as well as the trust of Stellantis in our Group. Kudos to the teams dedicated to this major customer for their outstanding commitment to operational excellence”.

Q3 2023 revenue to be published on October 26th

10-10-2023 Finance

Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE’s Q3 2023 revenues will be presented on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 8:00 am (Paris time).

Written and spoken questions are activated
Time : Thursday 26th, October, from 8AM to 9AM (1h)

The conference will be webcasted live through the below link:
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Gérald Mentil is appointed President and CEO of the Lighting Division of Plastic Omnium

29-09-2023 Group

Member of the Executive Committee of Plastic Omnium since May 13th 2023, Gérald Mentil is appointed President & CEO of the Lighting Division as of October 1st 2023.

In October 2022, following VLS and AMLS Osram’s acquisitions, Plastic Omnium created its new Lighting division dedicated to automotive lighting. This division allows the Group to be present throughout the lighting value chain and to meet the growing demand from manufacturers for integrated exterior systems.

Gérald Mentil spent his entire career in the automotive industry, within the FORVIA Group, where he held various management positions covering in Europe, in Asia, Americas and Africa, such as Vice President of Emerging Markets, Vice President of Global Operations and Quality and, more recently, Vice President of Seating Components.

Plastic Omnium starts working on a French hydrogen tank plant construction, the largest in Europe

27-09-2023 Innovation

On September 25th 2023, at Lachelle (Oise), Plastic Omnium started a hydrogen tank plant construction, most particularly for lorries and buses.

When laying the first stone, Laurent Favre, Chief Executive Officer of Plastic Omnium, stated that “this project embodies the very DNA of the energy transition, by capitalizing on our technological expertise, full tank proven to commission them of the future solution that is hydrogen. By focusing on innovation and on strengthening our industrial capacity, we could bring answers to energetic stakes.”

With an annual capacity of 80 000 hydrogen containers, the factory will provide among other companies Stellantis and HYVIA. This overall investment of nearly €150 million will lead to 150 to 200 jobs. This factory will be built respecting the highest environmental standards, in line with the Group carbon neutrality’s roadmap. Indeed, it will produce most of the energy it will need.

Hydrogen pioneer, Plastic Omnium has committed €400 million in it since 2015. Its presence on three continents allows it to be closer to the growing hydrogen mobility markets. Two other tank plants factories will be born in 2027 in Michigan (United States) and in Shanghai (China) in 2026.

Plastic Omnium asserts itself by its complete offer and its presence throughout the entire hydrogen mobility value chain. From tanks to fuel cells, the Group highlights its knowledge and expertise, which takes shape by an order book up to €4 billion.

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Plastic Omnium signs contract with EDF group to supply renewable electricity covering half of its needs in France

13-09-2023 Innovation

Plastic Omnium has signed a contract with EDF Renewables that will cover around 50% of its electricity needs with low-carbon electricity by 2025. The renewable electricity will be produced at five new photovoltaic power plants developed, built and operated in France by EDF Renewables and its Luxel subsidiary. This strategic choice sees Plastic Omnium reach a new milestone on its path to carbon neutrality in scopes 1 and 2 by 2025.

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Plastic Omnium to set up largest hydrogen storage production plant in Michigan, U.S.A.

28-08-2023 Finance

Plastic Omnium announces plans to build the largest North American hydrogen storage manufacturing plant in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, to supply a major American automaker. The Group will design, develop and produce high-pressure hydrogen storage systems for medium and heavy-duty zero emissions mobility. In addition, a state-of-the-art validation and prototyping lab will be commissioned to ensure product safety and customer support.

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2023 half-year results

24-07-2023 Finance

– Strong growth in revenue of +35%, operating margin and free cash-flow
– Marked improvement in profitability of lighting
– Half-year order book well above one year of revenue
– Annual targets confirmed

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2023 Interim Financial Report

2023 Half Year Results

13-07-2023 Finance

Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE’s 2023 Half-Year Results will be presented on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 9:00 am (Paris time).

9:00 am (Paris time) – Presentation of the 2023 Half-Year Results

The conference will be webcasted live through the link below:
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If you wish to access the conference call, simply dial one of the following numbers:

France : +33 (0) 1 70 37 71 66
UK : +44 (0) 33 0551 0200
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Launch of PO-REIN joint venture in China

21-06-2023 Finance

The new 50/50 joint venture between Plastic Omnium and Rein Hytech, a subsidiary of Shenergy Group, is now operational, under the name PO-Rein. The joint venture has for ambition to manufacture and market high-pressure hydrogen storage systems for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.

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Plastic Omnium presents its hydrogen mobility solutions at the 24 hours of Le Mans

09-06-2023 Innovation

This year the Automobile Club de l’Ouest is celebrating the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s most prestigious endurance race.
For this iconic event, MissionH24 is preparing the future of sustainable mobility. Since its launch in 2015, this project has focused on developing a hydrogen-powered racing car for a specially conceived 24-hour decarbonized race.

Plastic Omnium, a partner of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), has been supporting MissionH24 since its beginnings. We will be the exclusive supplier of on-board hydrogen storage for the upcoming Le Mans Series Hydrogen Endurance Championship.

To mark this special anniversary, the Mission H24 prototype is being showcased in the Hydrogen Village at the heart of the 24 Hours race circuit. It brings together companies working towards the zero-emission energy transition through the harnessing of hydrogen—the most abundant element to exist in the universe, either as a single atom, ‘H’, or as a molecule, ‘H2’.

You are welcome to visit us and explore our range of products designed for hydrogen mobility. Our team of experts will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Plastic Omnium announces new international partnerships to boost its open innovation strategy

25-05-2023 Innovation

Plastic Omnium has signed partnership agreements with two international academic institutions, which play a leading role in open innovation, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA and National Innovation Center by Excellence (NICE) in China. These new partnerships offer Plastic Omnium the opportunity to harness innovation ecosystems in two of the world’s most dynamic regions in terms of research and mobility.

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First quarter 2023 revenue

25-04-2023 Finance

Very strong revenue growth of +34.5% year-on-year.
Historic order intake in North America of c. €10 billion for combustion, electric and hydrogen vehicles.

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