MATIERA Wins an EcoVadis Bronze Medal for Its CSR Performance

New 24 Aug 2026

MATIERA Recognized by EcoVadis for Its Commitment to Sustainable Development

In July 2026, MATIERA received the EcoVadis Bronze Medal with a score of 70/100, placing it in the 35th percentile of the top-performing companies assessed worldwide. This distinction recognizes the group’s commitment to four areas of corporate social responsibility: environment, social issues and human rights, business ethics, and responsible sourcing.

Recognition for the efforts made

This bronze medal recognizes months of teamwork and confirms the strength of our CSR approach. It is a step forward, not an end in itself: we continue to move toward even more responsible practices. Igor Solart, CEO

For all of you—architects, builders, craftsmen, distributors, and homeowners—who place your trust in us for your interior and exterior design projects, this award serves as an additional guarantee:

A Responsible Supply Chain: Our responsible purchasing policy, implemented in collaboration with our suppliers, ensures enhanced traceability regarding the origin and manufacturing of your wall coverings.

A controlled and monitored carbon footprint; the development of products that emit fewer greenhouse gases; and more environmentally friendly manufacturing processes

Prioritizing workplace well-being while striving for continuous improvements in our employees’ working conditions.

A reliable partner for your bids: whether you’re responding to public or private tenders that include CSR criteria, MATIERA’s EcoVadis certification strengthens your own compliance record.

Committed to French manufacturing: ORSOL, NOVIROC, and BRIKELIA remain committed to short supply chains and the craftsmanship of southwestern France—a factor that is increasingly sought after in your construction and renovation projects.

Certified and consistent quality: This CSR assessment complements our ISO 9001 certification, which we obtained earlier this year, demonstrating our dual commitment to quality and responsibility.

About EcoVadis

EcoVadis est une plateforme d’évaluation internationale des pratiques de développement durable mises en place par les entreprises. Sa méthodologie couvre aujourd’hui des dizaines de milliers d’organisations, tous secteurs et pays confondus, avec une attention particulière portée à la chaîne d’approvisionnement, souvent la zone la plus déterminante de l’empreinte environnementale.

For more information, visit the EcoVadis website.

Have a project? Contact our team.

MATIERA obtains ISO 9001 certification: a commitment to quality for ORSOL

Know-how 13 Mar 2026

Architecte et hommes d'affaires planifie des travaux

The MATIERA Group, parent company of ORSOL, is proud to announce its ISO 9001 certification. A major step towards guaranteeing excellence and customer satisfaction.

MATIERA achieves ISO 9001 certification: a new milestone in its commitment to quality

At ORSOL, innovation and quality are at the heart of our DNA. Today, we are particularly proud to announce that our parent company, the MATIERA GroupGroup, has officially obtained ISO 9001 certification.

This international recognition, awarded by AFNOR, attests to our quality management system and crowns the constant commitment of our teams to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What does ISO 9001 certification mean for our partners and customers?

ISO 9001 is the global benchmark for quality management. For you, architects, builders, craftsmen or private individuals, this certification is an additional guarantee:

Enhanced quality: This confirms our ability to provide products and services that meet your needs to the highest standards of transparency and safety.
Optimized processes: To obtain this label, MATIERA carried out in-depth work on its internal procedures: digitization of practices, reinforced monitoring and implementation of structured performance indicators.
Focus on customer satisfaction: Continuous improvement is not just a concept; it’s a daily dynamic aimed at ensuring the lasting satisfaction of all our users.

The spirit of innovation in the service of materials

For over 30 years, MATIERA has been designing, manufacturing and distributing wall coverings (Neomineral, natural stone, terracotta) based in South-West France. This ISO 9001 certification marks a structuring step in our development, but it doesn’t change our raison d’être: to offer durable, aesthetic and emotional materials for your projects.

“This certification rewards many months of effort and reinforces our ambition: to offer our customers an irreproachable level of quality while driving our organization forward.”

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A forward-looking dynamic

By committing to this approach, the Group is reaffirming its determination to pursue its actions to develop its business while guaranteeing reliable, high-performance solutions. Whether through our ORSOL, NOVIROC or BRIKELIAbrands, we continue to give priority to short distribution channels and French know-how to combine quality and responsibility.

We would like to thank all our teams for their collective involvement in this success, demonstrating their constant determination to raise the quality standards of our products.

Do you have a wall-covering project in mind? Discover our range and benefit from our certified expertise for your interior and exterior fittings.

Discover our collections

Our collections of jointed facings can be installed over ETI

Know-how 06 Jun 2024

Our collections of jointed facings can be installed over ETI.

What is ETI and what are its advantages?

External thermal insulation (ETI) improves your home’s energy efficiency by reducing heat loss. It protects walls, reduces thermal bridges and improves interior comfort. What’s more, it enhances the value of your property and contributes to significant energy savings.

Orsol cladding on the “Au fil du Loing” apartment building in Chalette sur Loing (Loiret, France). Chalette sur Loing 06/07/2023. Photo : Fabrice DUNOU

The possibilities

Which ETI materials can be used?

Characteristics of polystyrene foam ETI installation

Cladding with a maximum mass per unit area of 40 kg/m².
Maximuminstallation height of 12 m
Maximum altitude 900 m
ETI fixed to traditional supports (concrete, masonry, etc.) excluding timber-frame construction(1)

The bonded installation process for ORSOL jointed facings on expanded polystyrene ITE is registered with the CSTB under number ATEx 2941_v1, with ZOLPAN as the applicant. Access the document here.

For other ORSOL facings bonded to EPS, a prior technical study is required to obtain a specification specific to the site in question.

Characteristics of glue-down installation on rock wool

Cladding with a maximum mass per unit area of 40 kg/m².
Maximum installation height of 3 m
Maximum altitude 900 m
ETI fixed to traditional supports (concrete, masonry, etc.) excluding timber-frame construction(1)

Bonded installation of ORSOL facings on wood fiber ETI is currently under development.

How is it laid?

The first stages of installation are identical to those for a plaster finish. The number of fixing plugs is determined according to the same calculation rules.

Installation steps :

1. Gluing and wedging of insulation panels.

2. Application of the reinforced base coat: application of a first coat of base plaster with the reinforcement hammered in.

3. Reinforcement of mechanical fastening by additional dowelling through the reinforced base layer, followed by application of a second coat of base plaster.

5. Once the plaster has dried, the facings can be double-glued.

1. Concrete / masonry wall
- 2. Bonding/sealing compound
  - 3. Insulating panel
    - 4. Mechanical dowel
      - 5. Reinforced base coat
        
        5.1 Coating
        
        5.2 Fiberglass reinforcement
        
        5.3 Mechanical anchor
        
        5.4 Coating
        
        6. Adhesive mortar
        
        7. Facing stones + joint mortar

Discover our low-carbon commitments and innovations

ORSOL, renowned for the quality andaesthetics of its architectural elements, stands out for its deep commitment to sustainability.

Reducing your carbon footprint with ORSOL: commitments and innovations

Know-how 22 Apr 2024

Villa contemporaine dotée de parement Olympe

Reducing your carbon footprint with ORSOL: commitments and innovations

In a world where sustainability has become an unavoidable priority, companies in the construction and architecture sector play a crucial role in the fight to reduce carbon footprints. ORSOL, renowned for the quality andaesthetics of its architectural elements, stands out for its deep commitment to sustainability. At the heart of this commitment is NEOMINERAL, an innovative, low-carbon material that perfectly illustrates ORSOL’s ability to combine aesthetics, innovation and environmental responsibility.

Architectural home with natural-tone Rocky Mountain siding

Innovation for sustainability: NEOMINERAL

NEOMINERAL is the cornerstone of ORSOL’s strategy to reduce its carbon footprint. This material, composed exclusively of high-quality mineral aggregates, is the result of a judicious combination of a very old technique – pozzolanic reaction– and recent technologies. ORSOL has thus succeeded in producing a material that is both technical and low-carbon, offering the aesthetic qualities and strength of stone, while drastically reducing CO2 emissions.

Significant progress in reducing carbon footprint

LogemLoiret project millstone collection

Reduced CO2 emissions: NEOMINERAL has emissions up to 3 times lower than terracotta and 20 times lower than imported stone over a distance of more than 500km, marking a significant step towards a local low-carbon industry.
Eco-responsible manufacturing process: NEOMINERAL’s cold manufacturing process, based on the pozzolanic reaction, considerably reduces the material’s carbon footprint .
Commitment to Recycling: ORSOL guarantees that 100% of the waste and water used in the manufacture of NEOMINERAL is recycled, and 100% of the waste generated when the product is destroyed is recyclable.
Support for local suppliers: With 92% of its suppliers based in France and an average supply distance of 300 km for its raw materials, ORSOL favors short circuits and local sourcing.

ORSOL’s commitment to sustainability

ORSOL doesn’t just develop sustainable products; the company is actively committed to respecting the environment at every stage of production. By investing every year in research to improve the quality and aesthetics of its products, ORSOL makes reducing its carbon footprint an absolute priority.

A wide choice of eco-friendly products

ORSOL offers a vast choice of facing stones, with subtle nuances, textures and reliefs, in traditional or avant-garde looks, all easy to install and compatible with most substrates. True to the aesthetic characteristics of natural stone, these products are also a guarantee of high performance and safety, meeting the strict requirements of the construction industry.

Small outdoor corner of a modern house dressed in natural tone ROCKY MOUNTAIN by ORSOL

Towards a greener future

ORSOL’s initiative with NEOMINERAL is a prime example of how companies in the construction sector can make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change. By integrating innovation and sustainability at the heart of its strategy, ORSOL is not only preserving the environment, but also paving the way for a resolutely greener and more responsible construction industry.

ORSOL proves that it is possible to combine economic success with environmental responsibility