Visit of the Someflu factory – A concrete example of a sovereign, circular, and innovative industry

2026-05-07T06:00:00+00:00

2026-05-07T08:00:00+00:00

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Dear members,The ESSEC Alumni Industry Club is pleased to invite you to an exclusive visit of the SOMEFLU industrial site in Courtry (77) on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m.Agenda :8:00 a.m.: Welcome coffee*8:30 a.m.: Introduction & strategic presentation by Alexandre Lacour, President of SOMEFLU9:00 a.m.: Technical tour of the plant9:30 a.m.: Roundtable – Industry, decarbonization & sovereignty10:00 a.m.: End of the event*Coffee and pastries will be provided on site.Speakers :Alexandre Lacour – President, SOMEFLUWenceslas Nourry – Deputy CEO, Groupe LockroyVirginie Saks – Co-founder of Compagnum, President of the ESSEC Alumni Industry ClubAbout SOMEFLUSince 1983, SOMEFLU (part of the Gestion & Prospective group) has been a French SME specializing in the manufacturing of custom centrifugal pumps for demanding industrial markets. A committed player in French industrial sovereignty, the company employs 80 people, produces over 2,000 pumps per year, and operates 3 production sites.This event will take place at the brand-new Courtry site — a more efficient, innovative, and environmentally responsible facility. About the project: a European firstThe SOMEFLU plant in Courtry is much more than a standard industrial building. Designed by Groupe Lockroy (Consulting · Construction · Development), it represents a European first in industrial construction:3,613 sqm certified BEPOS, EFFINERGIE E3C1, and CIRCOLABFirst factory in Europe to reuse steel at scale from multiple construction sites (including La Samaritaine and Trinity Tower)75 tons of reused steel → 540 tons of CO₂ saved50% recycled steel (including 25% low-carbon steel)1,300 sqm of photovoltaic panels and 40 m³ rainwater storage capacityBio-based and recycled materials used for interior fittingsA concrete demonstration of industrial circularity, combining performance, innovation, and low-carbon efficiency.REGISTRATIONRegistration is open in the registration module below.Free event – registration required, limited to 20 participants. 📢 ESSEC alumni, join the Industry Club by becoming a member to stay informed about upcoming events right here. Join the Club's WhatsApp groupJoin the Club's LinkedIn pageESSEC Alumni may take and use photos/videos of its events for various communication purposes (brochures, newsletters, articles, Reflets magazine, social media, websites, etc.). Please contact the event organizer if you do not want your image to be used.We look forward to seeing many of you there. The ESSEC Alumni Industry Club

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