Package In Bourgogne Franche-Comté (PIBFC) is undoubtedly the last independent, cross-sectoral regional association in France, whereas there were at least six such associations just a decade ago. This is entirely thanks to the unwavering loyalty of its long-standing members.
After three challenging years due to the crises experienced by such an organization, which brings together packaging manufacturers and related service companies, as well as machine manufacturers and end users, it became necessary to develop a new service offering. This was for all its members, some of whom have a reputation that extends far beyond the regional and national levels, such as MASSILLY, SAVOYE, and DIM—to name just a few examples from each category.
Also, through the new President of PIBFC, Pierre CHEVALIER, also a Partner of GEPPIA in charge of strategy and innovation, it seemed only natural to the two respective boards of directors to allow their members to benefit from the opportunities of an expanded network.
In practical terms, for GEPPIA, this alliance will provide its members with four additional annual field visits, but above all, a relevant network between materials expertise (PIBFC) and mechanization expertise (the group's raison d'être), which necessarily converge daily on the production lines of end-user packaging companies. The coming months will also see the launch of a regional CSR-focused initiative , the results of which will undoubtedly benefit GEPPIA's clients.
For the Côte d'Orienne association, founded in 1990 and initially called CEPIEC, then regionalized in 2014 under its current name "PIBFC", this is a unique opportunity to offer its members the concrete services of GEPPIA such as:
- Sharing exhibition costs at trade shows
- Access to its MARCOM, purchasing, and future engineering clubs
- Customized co-development lab services
… To name just 3 examples from GEPPIA’s current range of over 25 services!
No doubt this will help Package In Bourgogne Franche-Comté to regain the fifty or so members the association had a while ago!
Beyond this alliance, GEPPIA is once again proving its commitment to being the leading French private player in supporting the harmonious commercial development of the players in this little-known industrial sector of packaging, which is nevertheless essential to any economic activity!
And thus give even greater meaning to its new tagline "Business Activator³" reflecting a business focused on
- human beings,
- the environment
- and shared profitability.
