Stock Quote 10/10/2016 17:40 (CEST) 102.15 € �0 € Contact us Change country Magazine share Share By Pierre Blanquart Clamecy Plant Manager Creating career opportunities for the disabled A new packaging line at Clamecy site is the first Solvay industrial facility in France to employ disabled people.The result of a partnership between Solvay and the social organization Adapei, the line has already created seven jobs for people with disabilities, and there are more to come. Our customer L’Oreal has been involved since the beginning of the partnership and has praised the contribution it has made to the local community. As part of its Solidarity Sourcing program, L’Oreal asked us to create a similar line for a product used in the company’s cosmetics. Solvay and Adapei agreed and we are working closely with L’Oreal to build a new packaging line in Clamecy which will also be staffed by disabled workers. The additional line is expected to come on-stream by the end of 2016. For Solvay, the partnership with Adapei gave us the chance to create a direct link to our local community in the spirit of the Solvay Way. Instead of building a fully automated line, we made a conscious decision to install a semi-automatic line and hire people. The partnership with Adapei was a logical one as a number of their employees already work at the Clamecy site. First Adapei partnership with industry Adapei is a French organization which supports people with mental disabilities and their families. They also promote the rights of people with disabilities and their integration into society. However, this is the first time Adapei has directly partnered with a company like Solvay to create an employment opportunity for their members. Adapei built the workshop and bought the necessary equipment for the production line. Solvay provided technical support, particularly in the selection of the equipment, but Adapei wrote the specification based on the needs of their people. Solvay also provided personal protective equipment and trained the new personnel in good industrial hygiene practices. Although Solvay already has around 250 employees with disabilities in France, it is the first time we have worked directly with the sector to provide a service in our core business. This approach is integral to Solvay Mission Handicap, a project which aims to create over 100 jobs for disabled people at Solvay sites in France by 2018. Solvay Mission Handicapwill also see us carry out training to ensure the new employees have long-term career prospects. Success leads to further interest The people working on the packaging line are treated in the same way as Solvay’s non-disabled employees. They are subject to the local labor code, follow the same work schedules, and receive the same number of vacation days. The success of this project has led to interest from other Adapei organizations around France, and Solvay customers. They are coming from across the country to inspect the new Clamecy facility. Solvay and Adapei hope the high level of interest will translate into even more employment for people with disabilities. Going further Helping the guar farmers of tomorrow Helmets for Kids: tackling traffic accidents in Thailand Rehabilitating coral reefs with PVC piping Solvay Way Asking more View all FOLLOW US Stock Quote 10/10/2016 17:40 (CEST) 102.15 € �0 € Contact us Privacy & Application Statement Solvay Disclaimer Terms and Conditions Sitemap E-Business © Solvay 2016 By continuing your online browsing on our website, you accept the use of such cookies.Click here for more information.