your plastic injection factory
Custom solutions in tooling and plastic injection, assembly, and LED/UV printing to bring your plastic projects to life.
French manufacturer of plastic parts since 1940
The history of the Cotte family is closely linked to that of the Thiers industrial basin and its valley of factories. And Thiers is cutlery! It was in tableware that the first generation of Cotte made its name, as a subcontractor. The Marcel Cotte company then specialized in injection and cutlery, introducing color. It was then the first to match your cutlery to your dinnerware, which was considered high-end at the time. Marcel Cotte thus experienced the heyday of plastic design. Thermoplastics replaced bakelite (synthetic and thermosetting plastic) everywhere, including in everyday objects, allowing for simplified designs and coloring.
Since then, the Cotte family has managed to preserve and grow the family business. Xavier Cotte, Marcel’s grandson and André’s son, now leads the team that keeps the plastic injection factory running. Passionate about his profession, he has diversified activities and produced parts for clients from diametrically opposed sectors. Tableware is no longer at the core of the business but remains a market of affection for the Cottes.
Creation of the Marcel Cotte cutlery and tableware company. The Bistro model made its reputation.
Creation of Application Plastique Arconsat, specializing in plastic injection.
Acquisition of APA by André Cotte, Marcel’s son. Then merger with Marcel Cotte cutlery. APA then became a supplier for renowned brands such as Habitat, Geneviève Lethu, Ikea…
APA Injection is acquired by the Dasso / Couzon group (tableware and cutlery).
André Cotte repurchases the majority shares of the company. APA ceases its cutlery production, thus respecting a non-compete agreement with Dasso. It then specializes in the manufacture of technical plastic parts.
Creation of Cotte Plasturgie, specializing in household appliance plastics, by Xavier Cotte, André’s son and Marcel’s grandson.
merger of Cotte Plasturgie and APA Injection
Acquisition of CAP Plastique in Thiers and technological ramp-up.
Merger of APA Injection and CAP Plastique companies
Over the decades, three generations have diversified activities. Today, Xavier Cotte, the founder’s grandson, leads APA Injection and develops a comprehensive offering: tooling, plastic injection, assembly, UV printing, and a design office.
APA Injection combines historical experience and industrial innovation to meet the most demanding requirements.
An expert team in plastics processing and plastic solutions
APA Injection is a team of 16 passionate and experienced employees. We work primarily with French clients, but also international ones (especially American).
And sometimes, the team self-produces its own items… This was the case in the 2000s with a significant series of phone cases, designed, customized, produced, and marketed by APA Injection. The company has also developed and patented innovative products in the medical and wellness fields. Plastic is everywhere, from the most playful to the most strategic item, such as when supplying armaments and nuclear industries.
Between these two worlds, APA is a major player in robotics and particularly in household appliances. Many everyday objects have at least one plastic part manufactured by the Celles-sur-Durolle factory.
Management & Sales
Management & Sales
Design Office & R&D
Design Office & R&D
Production & Quality
Production & Quality
Administration & Reception
Administration & Reception
Thanks to this organization, each project is managed from design to manufacturing, with rigor and responsiveness.
Thermoplastic production in France:
Quality and expertise
At APA Injection, we uphold French industrial heritage, the quality of its services and productions. The “Made in France” label is a source of pride, a guarantee of quality and proximity for our clients.
Plastic parts are produced all over the world. But for French inventors and industrialists, having an available, attentive, and responsive French subcontractor makes all the difference!
Our clients are demanding. So are we! That’s why APA Injection has been ISO 9001 certified since (year?) and adheres to strict standards at every stage of production.
For expert subcontracting in its field,
technical plastics processing, contact APA Injection!
We are attentive to your needs.