As we enter the final quarter of the year, it’s a critical time: the moment when our collective focus and discipline will translate directly into success. This is about more than just closing the year; it's about building the momentum that will define our success next year.
Our priorities for this quarter are clear: People and Performance.
First, we are strengthening our teams at production— Overall, from attracting new talent to enhancing the skills of our current employees onboarding process and working on People Roadmap. When you grow, the company grows.
Second, we are committed to improving Performance and Efficiency. This is where discipline and focus come in. Every task, every project, and every decision should be oriented toward our core goals:
1.Work Safely
2.Produce More
3.Produce Better
This alignment is the key to meeting our goals. As one team, let’s commit to the highest standards of safety, quality, and output. Your focus and individual contribution are what will drive our collective success and deliver a strong finish to the year.
Let’s work together as one to make this our most productive quarter yet.
In each plant, whether we're at the stances lines or the logistic and office area, safety is always the most important thing. We often think of safety as wearing gloves or following machine rules, but it really begins with something simple: how clean and neat our own work area is. A tidy work environment is the first, best way to stop accidents, reduce mistakes, and prepare our company for a future focused on working smarter, which we call Lean.
The Direct Link Between Tidiness and Safety on the Floor
Clearing and organizing your station provides immediate safety benefits:
Preventing Slips and Trips: Loose cotton fibers, thread, or misplaced parts on the floor are easy to slip on or trip over, especially near heavy machinery. Keeping walkways and machine areas clear is non-negotiable for safety.
Reducing Fire Risk: Cotton is highly flammable. Piles of dust, lint, or oily rags can be fire starters. Regular "housekeeping" dramatically reduces this major risk.
Easier Access to Emergency Gear: In an emergency, every second counts. If a fire extinguisher or an emergency stop button is blocked by tools or materials, it can lead to disaster. Tidiness ensures immediate, clear access.
Improved Machine Health: Keeping our equipment—like looms and carding machines clean of excess fiber and dust prevents overheating and breakdowns, which are often a source of workplace injury.
FIGURES OF THE MONTH - AUGUST
The low level of sales is due to a lower demand in August (explains -1M€ of the gap vs budget) and to stock shortages caused by production levels under the standards (explains -0,8M€ of the gap vs budget), accentuated by our difficulties in restarting production after closure and a monthly budget that did not reflect this known trend
Safety (accident numbers)
Quality (complaints per million units)
PEOPLE
Laurence is a highly experienced leader with over 30 years in the agri-food sector Her career is distinguished by deep operational and multi-site expertise, a proven ability to lead international process improvements, and strong cross-functional and change management skills.
Laurence's experience in driving industrial transformation, combined with her results-oriented and collaborative leadership, makes her perfectly equipped to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. This also aligns with our values and our play-to-win mindset, as she'll undoubtedly help us continue to build the future, always with a strong people focus, and ultimately contribute to making health and care products accessible & sustainable for everyday well-being.
On joining Groupe Lemoine, Laurence shared with us: "My ambition is to place people at the heart of our performance, to move forward with passion, agility, and commitment, and to combine our strengths to progress together toward operational excellence, while keeping safety at the core of our actions "
Some new joiners & Internal promotions across the group
Juan Carlos Martínez Fernández has joined the Albasa team as the production shift leader With over 25 years of extensive experience in industrial machinery across different sectors, raw material control, and team management
Ricardo Martínez Cortés joined our team in 2022 at just 20 years old to cover an interim position Thanks to the progress he has shown during these three years, he is currently part of the internal promotion process for future coverage in shift leader position During these years, he has demonstrated his ability to manage the production process from the origin in his role overseeing cotton bales and feeding the blendomat area.
Nicole Hurtado Justicia, a 19-year-old student of administration, joined in May to provide part-time support in logistics administration. The positive evolution of this worker in just three months has allowed Nicole to also provide support in the Financial department. This is an example of our commitment to young talent and versatility.
Julia Morgenstern – is back from maternity leave. She previously worked in Customer Service and Transport and will now support the Accounting team at LMG. With her diverse experience from past roles, she is well equipped to master this new area of responsibility.
Sophie Beyerlein – previously part of our Supply Chain team, has now joined Product Management after returning from maternity leave With her strong background and expertise, she will bring valuable experience to her new role
Job Dating at Lemoine France
Lemoine France recently reaffirmed its commitment to local recruitment and skills development by organizing an impactful job dating event last week at its Caligny site. This initiative, carried out in local partnership. The perfectly illustrates the company's philosophy: "People are at the heart of our success."
PADS France
Step inside our new plant
It’s been 8 months since we launched Pads France, and here we are : Less than a month away from opening the doors.
What was once a logistics warehouse is now a pad manufacturing plant in the making — take a look at the transformation !
As phase 1 of the project wraps up, we’re turning to the next challenges that will shape the success of the site: skill building, safety and industrial performance.
These topics are part of the daily life of every site in the group, and opening a new plant gives us an opportunity to combine proven strengths with fresh ambition.
PADS France
Step inside our new plant
The PADS France team, operating under the "Think Global, Act Local" mindset, recently completed two visits aimed at enhancing technical expertise and strengthening collaboration across the group.
The PADS France team, including a maintenance technician, spent 10 days in September with their colleagues at LMH. This extended visit was centered on the main maintenance of the CAREPAD machine, involving in-depth work to thoroughly identify its strengths and weaknesses. Beyond the technical focus, the immersion was extremely valuable for the exchanges and learning opportunities, significantly reinforcing the French team's expertise and collaboration with the Dutch team, with special appreciation given to Ronnie for sharing his knowledge.
For one full week, the PADS France team specifically a small group composed of a production supervisor, a quality technician, and a maintenance technician was warmly welcomed by the LME team in Estonia to undergo specific training. The experience proved to be filled with knowledge, thanks to the professionalism and kindness of the Estonian colleagues. Crucially, this visit went beyond technical learning to become a genuine moment of sharing that helped solidify team cohesion.
