Research : the driving force of Plastics Vallée's development Because of Plastics Vallée's engagement in the field of research, the European Plastics Processing Centre was created. The Centre's 4 missions are : To carry out trials in real conditions applied to work research on behalf of the industry Acting as an industrial testing center Exercising a scientific and technological monitoring role delivering vocational training Objectives achieved : Several hundred companies have already built up a strong partnership with the European Plastics Processing Centre.