Faced with the rush on COVID tests, this company in Morbihan doubles its production

Barely a year ago, the Albéa company, in Plouhinec (Morbihan), was chosen by NG Biotech, from Guipry-Messac (Ille-et-Vilaine), to make the plastic supports of its autotests.These tests which make it possible to quickly determine whether you are positive or not at the COVVI-19.Of three million units planned, Albéa finally manufactured nine million in 2021.

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Faced with high demand in self -tests, NG Biotech wants to increase its production and build up a safety stock to avoid breaks.Albéa, reactive, knows how to adapt."We will double our capacity by early February," said Cyrille Guégan, the director.

How ?"Using a second mold on a second injection press.Instead of producing eight cassettes (the support, bottom and cover included) we will produce six.It is above all a question of responding to the peaks of demand.»»

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Diversify

The Morbihan site of the Albéa group (7 factories in France) is originally specialized in high -end lipstick tubes.Alas, the port of the mask has removed the ladies from the pleasures of makeup. Résultat : le chiffre d’affaires a fondu de « 40 %»».The contract with NG Biotech is timely named.

Il est aussi un tremplin pour « se diversifier»».Albéa (215 employees) had already engaged in the manufacture of bottles for hydroalcoholic gel.The company is embarking on the treatment today: Caps for cream pots and bottles for facials (including a contract with a luxury American brand).

« L’objectif, c’est d’équilibrer notre portefeuille et de retrouver de bonnes perspectives dès 2023»», résume Cyrille Guégan.Who does not despair of seeing the smiles again color with lipstick. « On n’est pas à l’abri d’une bonne nouvelle !»»