Comatec & ESAT: A partnership with even deeper meaning
Comatec & ESAT: a partnership taking a new turn
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Since its founding in 1994, Comatec has made the professional inclusion of people with disabilities a core pillar of its social commitment.
In collaboration with AFDAIM-ADAPEI 11 and four partner ESAT centers (Pennautier, Rieux-Minervois, Limoux, and Jules-Fil in Carcassonne), nearly 125 workers with disabilities contribute daily to our operations.
Today, the Comatec–ESAT partnership takes a significant step forward with the signing of a new storage agreement with the ESAT of Pennautier, strengthening a relationship that spans over 30 years.
More than just a contract, this is a concrete commitment to sustainable inclusion, built on shared values, collaborative actions, and a common vision of meaningful work.
Why commit to an ESAT partnership ?
The inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce remains a major societal challenge.
While legislation has advanced (disability laws, employment quotas, adapted enterprises), access to meaningful, fulfilling work remains limited for many.
ESATs (French Work Assistance Establishments) play a key role by providing a structured, supportive, and professional work environment tailored to individual needs.
By building strong partnerships with these organizations, companies like Comatec contribute to:
Strengthening workers’ autonomy and skills
Creating genuine social value through their business activities
Aligning their CSR commitments with tangible, impactful actions
By integrating these efforts into the core of our value chain, we make inclusion a true driver of responsible performance.
A Partnership That’s Evolving
The partnership between Comatec and its ESAT partners began with simple tasks such as cutlery bagging.
Over the years, the skills of ESAT teams have expanded, and so have the projects:
Assembly of meal trays
Product packaging
Inserting crates into our woodboxes
Labeling and palletizing
Transport to our site
And today, logistics and storage management through a new agreement with the ESAT of Pennautier
This partnership combines industrial efficiency, quality of service, and strong social impact.
But beyond operational tasks, we are also committed to developing professional skills:
Comatec supports the interregional RSFP program (Recognition of Professional Skills) and participates as a jury member to help recognize and validate the know-how of ESAT workers.
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FAQ – Inclusion and ESAT Partnerships
What is an ESAT?
An ESAT (Establishment and Service for Work Assistance) is a French organization that supports people with disabilities by offering professional activities tailored to their abilities.