Who are we?
The high-tech polishing since 1962.
History of the company
LAM PLAN, based at Gaillard, France, has been elaborating and manufacturing products for polishing in the industry.
Since 1962, the LAM PLAN technical team addresses all challenges and attempts to respond to specific issues in a simple way, that remains safe and comfortable to handle.
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1962
– Creation of LAM PLAN at Annecy by Jacques BROÏDO
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1967
– 1st patent : LAM PLAN polishing disc (LAMinated foil to obtain a FLAT disc)
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1973
– 1st MM plate patent -
1977
– Doser Stick patent
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1987
– Mr Georges BROÏDO becomes Chairman of LAM PLAN
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1991
– Creation of the subsidiary AQUA LAM Sarl – Poitiers, France
– Certification ISO 9002 – AFAQ -
1995
– Creation of the subsidiary LAM PLAN POLSKA – Poland
– Development and registration of the Bio DIAMANT trademark -
1996
– Creation of the subsidiary ASTEC LAM PLAN – Bologna, Italy
– INPI innovation trophy -
1998
– CAMEO®DISK patent
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1999
– Filiale AQUA LAM moves to Gaillard
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2000
– Launching of the Bio DIAMANT® range perfected by LAM PLAN
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2003
– Opening of the LAM PLAN UK Office at Harrogate, England
– Creation of the subsidiary LAM PLAN DEUTSCHLAND – Bad Kreuznach, Germany -
2004
– Certification ISO 9001 Version 2000 – BVQi
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2006
– Creation of the subsidiary LAM PLAN INDUSTRIES – Sevenoaks, England
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2007
– Mrs Marie TROUTOT becomes Chairwoman of LAM PLAN -
2009
– SPYLAP® patent, a thermal detector for lapping rings -
2010
– New range of Metallography machines -
2011
– New generation of VOC-free suspensions, NEODIA® and NEOLAP®
– New generation of diamond liquids without VOC, Neodia® and Neolap®, A3TS Innovation Trophy -
2012
– Launch of the ECOA® range of abrasive solutions for Double Plate machines -
2015
– Construction of a new 600 m2 building -
2016
– Implementation of a new ERP, workflow optimization process -
2017
– Launch of the EVOLAM Ultimate plate -
2019
– Launch of the new generation of M.M.9000 LAPPING machines and the AUTOPLAN system
Today
From research and development to the implementation of recommended high- performance abrasive solutions, our teams deploy each day throughout the world an effective and friendly process with respect to environmental problematics.
The polishing technology requires not only high-quality products, but also methods and an irreproachable service ; this is why our organisation relies on 5 basics:
5 strong points
that make the difference!
Research & Development
Consulting
Design & Engineering Department
Trainings
Maintenance
Designer of polishing solutions since 1962
Machine design
Design of lapping supports
Design of abrasive solutions
Polishing methods
Our sectors of activity
POLISHING
Manufacture and maintenance of moulds and toolings intended for sectors of activity such as :
plastic injection, jewellry, eyeglass trade, forge (coins, medals), wireworks.
LAPPING
Manufacture of industrial valves and fittings and relief valves intended for sectors of activity such as:
chemistry, petrochemistry, nuclear.
Manufacture and maintenance of mechanical seals for the refurbishment of pumps intended for:
aeronautical industry, petrochemistry, agro-food industry, hydraulics.
Manufacture and polishing of the part entering in a mechanical system intended for:
precision optics (optical mirrors), glass industry, electronics (read head), electromechanics (sensors), watchmaking industry, laser disc.
METALLOGRAPHY
Polishing of metallographic samples in view of research work on materials or production control work in sectors such as :
aeronautics, automobile, nuclear.
Our trademarks & patents
Your requirements are a constant source of innovation. The LAM PLAN technical team addresses all challenges and attempts to respond to specific issues in a simple way, that remains safe and comfortable to handle.
ENVIRONMENT
Eco-commitment charter
LAM PLAN is pursuing and maintaining its research and development efforts in favour of the technique and the environment.
Our innovations contribute to the improvement of our products and technologies by rendering them more effective, while reducing their impact on the environment and limiting the risks to user health.
This responsible and intentional approach is an integral part of our continuous improvement policy.
This choice allows our customers today to anticipate international regulations in terms of occupational safety and ecology.
Thanks to our developments, we are committed to offering you innovative products which allow reconciling performance, quality, safety and respect of future generations.
By way of our values, we assert our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
Quality approach
LAM PLAN is certified ISO 9001
Quality of our products
Strengthened by its experience and the requirements it imposed on itself, LAM PLAN markets high-quality, reliable and high-yield products. Among its customers, LAM PLAN is honoured to have 39 of the first 40 French Industry Companies.
LAM PLAN directs all its efforts and research toward the development and manufacture of products anticipating the evolution in health and safety rules for both the respect of user health and the preservation of our environment.
Quality of our services
- Analysis of needs
- Close to our customers, we are listening to you and accompany you in the process of defining and formalising your expectations
- Definition, development & management of dedicated solutions
- The acute awareness of your requirements combined with our know-how allow us to model tailored solutions
- Making technicians available
- We assist you in the building up of your equipment and are attached to perfecting your control of the equipment to maximise your effectiveness.
Availability & responsiveness.
Under any circumstance, at any time and anywhere, our teams will know how to respond to your needs and expectations.