In January 2013 ERAMET joined Pacte PME that supports small and medium-sized suppliers. As a key account, the Groupe aims to provide innovative French small businesses with support and expertise to help them develop.

“We place great importance on the quality of our relations with our suppliers. It’s also essential for French small businesses to develop and innovate in better conditions with the support of key accounts,” said Patrick Buffet about ERAMET’s commitment.

Created in June 2010, Pacte PME is now supported by 50 key account members including Airbus, EADS and Total, as well as 41 small business representatives. It supports small supplier businesses with the aim of developing medium-size firms in the French economic and industrial landscape. To do so, it seeks to strengthen small businesses’ relations with large companies, trough workGroupes, plenary meetings, and conferences, for example. Its various resources are designed to foster dialogue between small businesses and major Groupes on common issues throughout the year.