ABOUT US
ABOUT US
SPHERE,
a family-owned business and…
When SPHERE was founded in 1976, it pioneered private label in the household packaging segment and developed a long-standing partnership with major retailers and developed a long-term partnership with mass retailers.
Backed by its expertise and in-depth knowledge of technical, regulatory and health constraints, SPHERE’s aims to support local authorities, retailers and the public sector in their efforts to reduce packaging waste.
Our main priorities :
- Drastically reducing the volume of virgin fossil plastics used in its products by replacing them with recycled materials from the circular economy;
- Developing new bio-compostable materials.
- Using bio-sourced, recyclable raw materials.
- The design, manufacture and distribution of product ranges for transporting, protecting, cooking and sorting :
- Bags: bin bags, carrier bags, freezer bags, fruit and vegetable bags, etc.
- Food packaging: aluminium foils, cling films, baking papers, bread bags, trays, paper bags for the retail sector, etc.
- Products for take-away food service made from bio-sourced and compostable materials.
Our purpose
+ €150
million invested in tangible and intangible fixed assets over the last 10 years
Innovating for the Environment
Since 2008, SPHERE group has devoted €30 million to Research and Development (R&D).
This mainly concerned:
- basic research on bio-compostable products at Biotec Company;
- applied research at the Group’s production subsidiaries, aimed at improving processes, material mixes and the performance and properties of products.
The investments made by the Group enable it to anticipate the evolution of the sector and to be one of the world’s leading players in responsible packaging.
The advances made by this research are applied across all of our ranges for national brands and all of our retail and professional clients. The products resulting from this research are distributed via the national brands of SPHERE group before being deployed across the own brands of major retailers.
Our figures
Breakdown of turnover by product category:
Bags and films: 57%
Manufactured products: 21%
Trade in packaging and other sectors: 22%
More than 28% growth in turnover between 2017 and 2018
Our history
French origins, expanding through Europe and Asia
SPHERE’s integrated industrial strategy is focused on being reactive to needs expressed by customers and on speeding up the increase of high quality innovations and sales.
SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS ASIA
Singapore
60 Paya Lebar Road | #05-14 Paya Lebar Square | Singapore 409051
Shanghai
18A Strength Plaza | No. 3 Lane 600 Tianshan Road | Shanghai 200051 P.R.China
Our 3 growth areas
The SPHERE group, a pioneer in the household packaging sector for more than 45 years, continues to consolidate its position as a European leader with the creation of retailer own brands and its strategy of innovation in environmentally-friendly products and materials.
Technological Innovations
European sites: acquisitions
1996: JET’SAC
2000: SCHWEITZER
2003: J&M PLAST
2008: PICHON PLASTIQUE
2017: AEF group renamed SPHERE DISTRIBUTION
2019 : FLEXOPACK
2010 : SPHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Environmental Innovations
Launch of a biodegradable material based on the action of the micro-organisms present in aquatic environments and also compostable on land
Specifications drawn up for the use of polyethylene materials to reduce the thickness of film for manufacturing bin bags by 30%, with improved mechanical properties following the discovery of new generations of polyethylene
Our Values and Commitments
Our ethical code
The values of SPHERE group are summarised in a charter that guides and motivates all its employees.
Our anti-corruption code of conduct
The SPHERE group code of conduct on anti-corruption reflects the company management’s unwavering commitment to devote the necessary resources to fight corruption, which is a priority and applies to all Group employees.
CSR report 2022 – Statement of non-financial performance
CSR report 2022 – The SPHERE group declaration of non-financial performance highlights its commitment to corporate social responsibility, responsible practices and environmental protection.
Gender equality index in the workplace
The SPHERE group index of gender equality in the workplace is used to show the actions taken in the area of equal pay and gender equality.
Our Foundation
Established in 2004, the SPHERE Corporate Foundation has decided to work in two areas: the arts and social initiatives.
Becoming a patron is an opportunity for a company to express its identity and values and to illustrate its social and cultural responsibility.
Our Foundation
Established in 2004, the SPHERE Corporate Foundation has decided to work in two areas: the arts and social initiatives.
Becoming a patron is an opportunity for a company to express its identity and values and to illustrate its social and cultural responsibility.