Our history

The Swiss Plastics Cluster is an association active since 2005 whose ambition is to create synergies between actors in the plastic sector. The cluster has more than 100 members who are located in Switzerland and around the world.

We are an association supported by the New Regional Policy of the Canton of Fribourg since 2005.

2005

2008

2024

Creation of the Plastics Network thanks to the association of the academic know-how of iRAP, an institute of the University of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg and local companies active in the field of plastics engineering.

Creation of the non-profit association.

A hundred members based mainly in the French-speaking Switzerland region.

2005

Creation of the Plastics Network thanks to the association of the academic know-how of iRAP, an institute of the University of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg and local companies active in the field of plastics engineering.

2008

Creation of the non-profit association.

2024

A hundred members based mainly in the French-speaking Switzerland region.

Today, the Swiss Plastics Cluster has...

109

members

19

Years of existence

95%

Of satisfaction

Values and missions

Transparency, integrity and flexibility are the values of our collaboration.

  • Actively promote plastics processing technologies

  • Encouraging public-private partnerships

  • Offer continuous training adapted to staff

  • Create networking and business opportunities between members

  • Provide high added value services

The advantages of joining the Swiss Plastics Cluster

Networking

Networking opportunities through various events organized throughout the year.

Workshops

Access to webinars and workshops on current topics in the plastics industry (digitalization, sustainability, etc.).

Reduced prices

Preferential rates on Swiss Plastics Cluster activities.

formations

Training courses in collaboration with the FSRM and 15% discount for cluster members on plastics engineering training.

Collaborative projects

Possibility of participating in the development of collaborative projects between industrial and academic partners.

Visibility

Visibility of members via our website and our LinkedIn page.

The members of our executive committee

Christophe Jacot

President
CEO Admo Plastique & TechnoSynthetic

François Aeby

Vice President
Director of Advanced Technologies, Dentsply Sirona

Bruno Bürgisser

Research Representative
Professor at the University of Engineering and Architecture in Fribourg

Riccardo Casanova

Research Representative
Partner representative
Managing Director of Kunststoff.swiss

Andreas Auer

Industry representative
CEO Imperfat, Founder & Owner Colorplastics SA

Marc Blanchard

Industry representative
Managing Director KBS Spritztechnik, SBS Mechatronics, Burger Pen AG

Gregory Schaffner

Industry representative
Montavon Technological Research Manager

Raphaël Hatem

Cluster director