American delegation : the composites ecosystem in Paris & Normandy regions

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The composite materials ecosystem in Paris & Normandy regions

From March 3rd to 7th, 2025, a delegation from the United States, and more specifically from the state of Ohio will be hosted by NextMove. This mission is organized in collaboration with our partner JobsOhio and with the Ohio French-American Chamber of Commerce.

During this 5-day stay, the participants will have the opportunity to discover and meet with the major composites stakeholders in both Île-de-France and Normandy regions, visit their facilities, discuss about strategies, and exchange with them to bring up possible collaborations or business interests.


Program

Monday, 3rd March: Paris region manufacturers

Morning: Arrival of participants

Afternoon: Visit of Nimrod Composites, Boissy-Saint-Léger : a manufacturer specializing in the design and production of parts and subassemblies in composite materials. Nimrod provides major customers in the aerospace, automotive, defense and industrial sectors, mastering the latest manufacturing technologies for composite elements (Wet draping, Autoclave polymerization, Infusion, Low pressure injection (RTM), 3D interlock braiding...)

Evening: Welcome dinner in Paris

Tuesday, 4th March: Normandy's composites ecosystem

Morning: TBC

Afternoon: TBC

Evening: Free night

Wednesday, 5th March: Go global at the JEC show

Morning: Participation to the JEC World 2025, Villepinte : with over 43,500 professional participants and 1,300 exhibitors in 2024, the JEC World is strongly established as the leading international composites show. This trade fair has been gathering stakeholders from the whole value chain (raw materials, intermediate products, tools, distribution, representation, parts producers, services, end-users...). On the first morning, participants will be able to visit the show freely.

Afternoon: Guided visit to NextMove's exhibiting members and meeting sessions with European partners and stakeholders of the composites sector

Evening: Networking cocktail with NextMove's network

Thursday, 6th March : Research and supports to composites R&D

Morning: Free visit of the fair - and additionnal meetings with NextMove's exhibiting members, if interests expressed

Afternoon: Visit of CETIM, Senlis : with over 60 years of experience, the French Technical Center for Mechanical Industries is a research center that aims to support companies' innovation and competitivity providing multidiscplinary R&D services. The Senlis site features state-of-the-art equipment and experienced personnel for projects in the automotive, aeronautics, energy sectors, among others. The CETIM also operates the Composite Technocampus, in Nantes, a platform gathering multiple laboratories and industrial companies, as well as characterization, production and control facilities.

Evening: Free night

Friday, 7th March : Paris, City of Light

Morning (optional): Tour of Paris' most emblematic landmarks, organized by NextMove. Come with us to discover some of the monuments that contribute to the prestige of the French capital across the world (Eiffel Tower, Louvre Palace, Arc-de-Triomphe...)

Afternoon: Departure of participants

Services

Included:

  • Digital pre-meeting between NextMove and delegation
  • Participants booklet
  • Dinner (day 1), networking dinner (day 3) & lunch (3 days)
  • Ticket for the JEC event
  • Transportation in France

No included:

  • International transportation
  • Accommodation

Participation

The deadline for registration is February 3rd, 2025.

To register, please contact: