• A STRATEGIC AND HUMAN ADVENTURE

    Jean-Jacques Picarda, Managing Director of Matra Électronique, explains the management's vision of this innovative project, promoting quality of life at work and the social dimension.

    At Matra Électronique, we all rely on each other's skills.
    Jean-Jacques Picarda, Managing Director Matra Électronique
    Jean-Jacques Picarda Jean-Jacques Picarda
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      What is the management's position on this new factory project?

      Upstream, the management committee reworked the company's vision and strategy. Seven key criteria emerged. The new industrial tool accompanies the redefined strategy by bringing them together in a geographical unit.
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      How is the balance of the company's ecosystem preserved?

      This stage required several months of work. Starting from our objectives, we built the global model to find the balance. This was done in conjunction with the project management and our Greenbelts, employees trained in continuous improvement. Our shareholders have testified great confidence, driven by our vision of the future to sustain and develop Matra Électronique's activity over several decades.
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      How does the HORIZON project innovate from an architectural point of view?

      Innovation lies in the agility of our industrial site, achieved by designing open working areas and intelligent production facilities. The entire factory meets a homogeneous level of hygrometry and temperature. It's an architectural feat creating a collaborative and modular space with the added advantage of a maximum contribution of natural light! Should the need arise in the future, the plot has a land reserve that can be expanded in a short period of time.
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      Is this new plant a result of growth in activity?

      We are taking advantage of our strong development potential to increase our productivity while maintaining our level of quality. The flexibility of the spaces will allow more reactivity to accompany our customers' projects. HORIZON corresponds to our identity as “solutions provider” in constant innovation.
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      What innovations does HORIZON bring on a social level?

      The social and family culture of our company is strong. Above all, we did not want to break it, but rather to transfer it, while incorporating areas for improvement. We want to preserve our values. At our level, we continue to promote social innovation: right from the preliminary project, employees have had their say through the ambassadors. They have done a remarkable, concrete and well-argued job.
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      From an environmental point of view, what are the focus points?

      By innovating, we are getting closer to a positive energy plant and reducing our footprint.
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      How will Matra Électronique fit into the local community?

      By leaving the enclave of our historic site, we want to create a real local dynamic with neighbouring companies. As of today we are organising this synergy in order to shine.