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Inclusion, diversity and safe working conditions
We place people at the center of our industrial model, guided by inclusion, diversity, and a strong safety culture. By fostering a caring and respectful workplace, we build an engaged culture aligned with the responsibility and respect our clients expect.
Safety Culture
Safety culture is paramount at Novacel, which is why we organise numerous workshops designed to train and raise awareness among all employees.
- The ETSCAF Safety Program is deployed across all Novacel industrial sites, training managers to conduct safety visits that help identify risks and drive improvement actions with operators.
- Each year, all our facilities take part in the Global Safety Day. During one day, salaries attend series of trainings and activities designed to reinforce responsibility for colleagues’ safety and themselves.
435 safety exchanges in 2025
Great Place to Work
In 2024, Novacel conducted a global quality‑of‑work‑life survey using the Great Place To Work methodology. Five of our entities across three continents have already earned Great Place To Work certification after meeting the required score.
French Gender equality index
In accordance with the provisions of Law N°2018-771 of September 05, 2018 for the Freedom to Choose One's Professional Future, Novacel publishes its Index Gender Equality.Every year, companies with at least 50 employees must calculate their gender equality index and publish their score. They have three years to comply if they score less than 85 out of 100. Otherwise, they will be subject to financial penalties of up to 1% of their total payroll.
The 100-point Index is calculated based on 5 indicators:
- Indicator 1→ Gender pay gap: 36/40
- Indicator 2 → Difference in the rate of individual increases (excluding promotions) between women and men: 20/20
- Indicator 3→ Difference in promotion rates between women and men: 15/15
- Indicator 4 → Percentage of employees returning from maternity leave during the reference year who received a raise on their return during the same period, if raises were granted during their leave: 15/15
- Indicator 5 → Number of employees of the under-represented gender among the ten highest-paid employees: 0/10
These results were calculated for the reference period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025:
NOVACEL scores : 86/100
Risk prevention and sustainable employee support
We act to sustainably protect our employees from the long‑term adverse effects linked to industrial activity. This includes safe working environments and continuous training tailored to the evolution of our professions. Our vigilance also extends to end‑user safety by developing innovative technologies that secure their health and well-being.
Novacel Academy
Training is a key priority at Novacel, illustrated by the Novacel Academy — our internal center dedicated to developing future operators.
Through a 12‑month alternating program, participants gain practical and theoretical skills and receive an official certification. Our highly experienced trainers, selected from our operational teams, ensure the transmission of decades of expertise.
At Novacel, risk prevention is central to the measures we have put in place for our employees and our customers’ employees, as well as to the design of our products.
Low Noise Technology
Some adhesive films with high adhesion can generate significant noise when they are unwinded during the lamination process.
Novacel’s Low Noise technology reduces this noise below the 85 dB threshold, helping prevent risks linked to prolonged exposure such as hearing loss.
It also eases roll unwinding, lowering operator effort and reducing the long‑term risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
This patented technology therefore strengthens both acoustic and ergonomic safety across production lines.
Easy Peel Technology
Easy Peel is a range of process films that becomes effortless to remove under specific conditions, while maintaining strong adhesion during manufacturing.
It is ideal for operators who must peel films repeatedly on assembly lines, as it minimizes the repetitive effort and lowers the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
This technology is also appreciated by workers who must remove wide surfaces of adhesive films, especially when they are exposed to additional safety risks, like on construction sites.
Local roots and positive social impact
Our model is built on strong local roots, providing stability, agility, and local value creation. By supporting employment, skills development, and regional initiatives, we contribute to sustainable industrial growth.
Contributions to Local Programs
Novacel’s entities have been contributing to the development of their local community since their creation. Our production plants in Déville, in France, and Sessa, in Italy, are notably identified as key for the dynamics of their local territories.
Among our local inititiatives:
For culture and heritage, Novacel Sessa contributed to the renovation of the gardens of the royal palace Piazza Carlo di Borbone in Caserta, a city nearby our Italian plant.- For solidarity, Novacel Déville has been collaborating with the Secours Populaire, through financial donations and charity collection to help the association supporting families and students facing social or financial challenges.
- For public services, Novacel Déville is frequently donating to the local firemen units in Normandie, France.
- Since 2023, Novacel Shanghai has been contributing to the annual cleaning actions coordinated by Pick-up China during the World Cleaning Day.
- In 2025, a new playground for children, adapted for children with disabilities, financed by Novacel Sessa.
Social Gatherings and Celebrations
Novacel promotes social events to strengthen employees’ sense of belonging and foster a solidarity mindset.
Each year, teams gather for summer lunches that encourage cross‑department interactions. Gardening workshops are held regularly during the lunch break.
Flagship for the Industrial Model in the Territories
As a model of inclusive and forward‑looking industry, Novacel regularly welcomes interns and apprentices. We collaborate with leading institutions such as the UIMM. We also supports young talent internationally through the French VIE program and strengthen our innovation capabilities by working closely with European universities on advanced R&D initiatives.
2024 : 8 students & 21 trainees at Déville-Lès-Rouen
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