Our commitments
Towards the planet
For 30 years now, Acime has been committed
to the environment.
Eco-design
We adopt an eco-design approach, taking into account the product life cycle.
Local roots
We design and manufacture our ambulatory care solutions at our site in Hauts-de-France.
Anti-waste on-demand production
With 100% French production on demand, we limit our environmental footprint.
Durable and repairable equipment
Acime is LONGTIME®, guaranteeing the durability and repairability of our medical equipment. Our team maintains our equipment to combat programmed obsolescence.
Recyclable materials
We favour sustainable and recyclable materials to limit our environmental impact.
Our certifications and commitments
Our commitments demonstrate our determination to reconcile innovation, performance and respect for the environment.
Find out how we are working to limit
our impact on the environment
Eco-design and management of recycled materials
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For 30 years, Acime Frame has favoured the use of recycled materials in the design of its products. Our Research and Development team is fully committed to integrating recycled materials, while optimising the use of our existing tooling. Thanks to our environmental charter, we select suppliers who respect the environment, thus guiding our purchasing policy towards recycled and renewable materials.
DURABLE AND REPAIRABLE EQUIPMENT
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Durability is at the heart of our design. Our products are built to last, easy to maintain and repair, with spare parts available for 10 years after end of life. We always give priority to repairs, guaranteeing a long life for our equipment. For example, some stretchers dating back to 1990 are still in use in hospitals today.
Our medical devices carry the LONGTIME® label, certifying their robustness, repairability and high-quality technical support. This European label attests to our commitment to sustainable, environmentally-friendly design.
SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ECONOMy AND REDUCING THE TRANSPORT FOOTPRINT
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At Acime Frame, we make it a point of honour to focus on local production to limit our environmental footprint. By integrating many of our activities at our production site in Rinxent, we have chosen to internalise key processes, such as saddlery and laser cutting, in order to reduce the need for long-distance imports and their environmental impact. This approach allows us not only to control quality and costs, but also to limit transport, thereby helping to reduce our carbon footprint.
Our production choices, such as mechanical welding, and optimised stock management, help us to reduce material losses and waste. In addition, we encourage the use of returnable crates in our logistics exchanges, and are taking concrete steps to reduce our consumption of resources and limit the environmental impact of transport.
CERTIFICATIONS, commitments and actions
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Acime Frame has Quality Management Systems :
Quality Management Systems (QMS) = ISO 13485:2016 certified for over 10 years. Quality is at the heart of our practices and a major component integrated into all our processes. Our objectives are to :
- Meet current regulatory requirements;
- Satisfy our customers by meeting their requirements;
- Guarantee the performance and safety of our medical devices on the market;
- Continuously improve our processes in order to optimise them.
Environmental (EMS) = ISO 14001:2015 certified. Through our EMS, we are committed to:
- Comply with current environmental regulations;
- Adopt eco-responsible practices;
- Contribute to sustainable development;
- Reduce our environmental impact and improve our overall environmental performance.
Commitments and actions :
Our commitments are voluntary. They demonstrate our determination to reconcile innovation, performance and respect for the environment:
- Longtime label: as pioneers in the medical device sector, we obtained this label in 2024, certifying their durability, robustness and repairability.
- Green Index: every year we take part in the Green Index assessment carried out by CAHPP. In 2024, we were awarded an A+ rating, demonstrating our sustainable development approach in favour of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and in offering products that respect the environment and people.
- French Fab Community: Acime Frame is a member of this community, which represents companies and industrial sites located in France that are committed to developing their sector and adhere to the values of the French Fab (available here).
- Coq Vert community: Acime Frame is a member of this group of companies committed to the ecological and energy transition.
- UIMM CSR Charter: In 2024, Acime Frame received recognition from the UIMM for its commitment to sustainable development. By adhering to the UIMM CSR Charter, we undertake to respect a set of principles and values relating to CSR. We have put in place a sustainable social, societal and environmental action plan.
- GHG assessment: an essential step in challenging our environmental and CSR performance, in 2024 we carried out a greenhouse gas assessment via an independent body. We are committed to taking concrete, targeted action to reduce our carbon footprint.
- EcoVadis Bronze Medal: The continuous and effective management of CSR practices is essential for our company and society. We use EcoVadis, a world leader in CSR assessments for businesses, to rate our performance, identify risks and understand where we can improve and how we can have a greater global impact. In our first rating, carried out in February 2025, we were awarded a bronze medal, demonstrating our progress in CSR.
WELL-BEING AT WORK
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At Acime, we are proud of our commitment to our employees and our contribution to society. We value every talent and, together, we strengthen our impact every day:
- Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to integrating diverse talent, particularly disabled workers, in partnership with specialist organisations. We also offer back-to-work opportunities, immersion days, apprenticeship contracts, internships and sandwich courses to shape the talents of tomorrow.
- Well-being at work: We offer ergonomic layouts, relaxation areas, seminars and team-building activities to strengthen team spirit and foster a pleasant working environment.
- Training and career development: We invest in the development of our employees with a comprehensive training plan, enabling everyone to acquire new skills and improve their skills.
Our commitments
Towards patients
Healing design
We developed warm, colourful care solutions that bring cheerfulness to services. We are convinced that colourful design helps patients to heal.
Comfortable seating
We attach great importance to the comfort of your patients, which is why our mattresses and upholstery are thick and soft, with different types of foam and coverings. Some equipment has padded armrests for greater comfort during treatment. Our equipment comes in a range of sizes to suit the patient’s body size.
User-Friendly
The electrical functions of our equipment ensure smooth, fluid movements, providing comfort of use and greater independence for the patient. Most of our armrests are retractable to make it easier for the patient to settle in. And they are multi-positional to adapt to all patients and give them greater mobility.
Multifonction
A wide choice of options and accessories is available to adapt to the patient’s profile (paediatric – bariatric – variable height – etc.). Different mattress widths and coverings are available.
Innovation
Acime is constantly innovating alongside care establishments, listening to both carers and patients to translate their needs into innovative solutions.
Security and quality
Our equipment is tested to ensure the safety of patients during their care. Various standards and specifications are complied with, such as: M1 fire standard, antibacterial treatment, etc. Our innovative Full Washable System® guarantees optimal cleaning of the equipment.
Our commitments
Towards practitioners
Co-
development
Innovation
Ergonomy
Proximity
service
Quality and
Security
Wide range
and options
Our commitments and legal documents
Our GDPR Statement ensures transparency in how we collect, process, and protect personal information.
Our Anti-Slavery Policy Statement reflects our dedication to upholding human rights and ethical standards throughout our business practice.
This certification attests to our commitment to quality and safety in medical device manufacturing.
Our Carbon Reduction Plan reflects our dedication to minimizing our environmental impact and supporting a low-carbon future.
Join us!
We are always on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals to join our team We are committed to providing a positive and flexible environment that promotes work-life balance We look forward to showing you all we have to offer!
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