Since its creation in the 1980s, MULTIPLAST has invested in Research and Development (R&D), particularly through the implementation of innovative projects and the manufacture of prototypes.
Current programmes focus mainly on:
- Materials and functionalisation
- Tools and processes
- Structures
- Sailing
MULTIPLAST is a founding member of GIE Albatros, bringing together SMEs within IRT Jules Verne, and is a member of the Mer and EMC2 competitiveness clusters.
The company has long maintained active collaboration with the academic world, particularly with institutions in Brittany and the Pays de la Loire region. This proximity is a major asset for the success of collaborative R&D projects.
Key partnerships include:
- University of South Brittany – LIMATB (Brittany Materials Engineering Laboratory)
- Jules Verne Institute of Technological Research – Nantes
- University of Nantes – GeM laboratory (civil and mechanical engineering)
- ENSTA Brittany
Since 2011, MULTIPLAST has been accredited as a research service provider and has had this status renewed for the coming years.