How lucky I was to spend some time with our team at CTAM during my trip to China for CHINA COAT, the world’s largest raw materials trade fair.

The aim of this trip was to create synergies and connections. After taking up my position as Lead of purchasing for RM at group level, I am in the process of setting out the strategy and CTAM is an important stakeholder in this. I’d like to thank Wei Li and her team for their hospitality and for making this trip so enjoyable.

During the CHINA COAT, Wei Li and I had the chance to meet the BECKERS purchasing teams and visit the production site in CANTON. During our exchanges we were able to share our purchasing practices and strengthen our relationships. We are currently working on mutualising the purchase of certain raw materials, so that we can benefit from price reductions thanks to the quantities purchased by BECKERS.

China offers a wealth of opportunities and taking part in this type of event opens doors to many markets and allows us to highlight our brands.

We met many suppliers and prospects at the show. Creating a relationship with our Chinese contacts was so easy, thanks to the real exchange and not via teams/email.

Photo credit :

Christopher SCHEK – Beckers Group – Vice President Procurement Giovanna POMA – Category Manager Global Procurement Acrylics/Epoxy/Solvents/Tio2Lucy WU – Beckers Group – Senior Sourcing ManagerWeiyang Goh – Beckers Group – Senior Procurement Manager, Asia & Middle East

Wei Li JING (Colart China Procurement Manager) and I 🙂 

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Had the pleasure of attending Colart UK annual conference. I did a presentation on the Employee Engagement Survey results and got a lot of amazing feedback from the team. Thank You Anthony Taylor for hosting Jan Lennon for organising and a massive thank you for the team for inviting me along I gain a lot of knowledge and insight on Colart UK and the wonderful plans for next year. 

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We have been pleased to welcome in Le Mans site, the President of “Pays de la Loire” Region, Ms Christelle Morançais.

She has a very important political role, as she drives potential public accompaniment to companies development and support.

She can also be a facilitator with all local authorities. She came with her Vice President and economic advisors.

This was the 4th time she was visiting Colart in Le Mans, and she did another factory tour, allowing exchanges regarding the challenges the site is facing: Carbon Neutrality plan, research of efficiency, logistic organization.

She appreciated the constant evolution of the site, with the recent investment in new mixer and filling line.

She expressed her satisfaction to see such a world leading group so much present and investing in her territory.

This visit allows her, as well, to meet for the 1st time Romain as new CEO, and myself as new site Director.

She listened to Romain presentation of the Lindengruppen expectations and of Colart strategic directions.

No doubt it is key for Colart to enhance this relationship. It is scheduled to meet again by mid next year.

I would like to thank Thierry and Dominique who have managed to build a solid partnership with the local authorities and the Region over many years.

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