Case study

How to make a new product launch a success in the housing sector?

Clear positioning and a strong identity

A renowned brand that innovates

Plafométal is a premium brand widely recognised by architects for the excellence of its metal ceiling solutions. Its products are synonymous with design and aesthetic integration, forming a genuine architectural signature.

With the launch of Zénith, Plafométal is continuing its growth with a solution that combines thermal and acoustic performance, meeting the market's growing expectations for comfort and energy efficiency.

BrandPlafometal

SectorBuilding – construction

BusinessFinishing works, plastering and insulation

Website plafometal.fr

Rolling out an innovative offering and structuring its positioning

Against a backdrop of tightening regulations and energy performance requirements, Plafométal set out to structure its offering around a complete solution: a climate-control, acoustic metal ceiling capable of delivering optimal comfort all year round.

The objective was to define a strong identity for this new range and build a communication territory to showcase its strengths.

Creating the Zénith range


To structure this positioning, Convergence supported Plafométal in creating a fully fledged range of climate-control and acoustic ceilings with a clear, impactful identity. With Zénith, Plafométal reaches a new peak, combining design with climate performance.

A name that reflects bold ambition 

The choice of the name Zénith reflects a bold ambition:

  • It evokes the highest point in the sky, the summit, perfection
  • It symbolises thermal balance, delivering warmth in winter and coolness in summer
  • It reflects a drive for excellence and market leadership

An impactful visual identity

  • A dedicated logo, embodying modernity and performance
  • A graphic charter that places Zénith in a premium, technical universe

Communication built around the range's key values

  • Aesthetics: seamless integration into all types of architectural projects
  • Performance: optimised thermal and acoustic efficiency
  • Sustainability: an energy-efficient system built to last

A complete set of communication materials

To support the range's launch on the market, Convergence designed a series of internal and external tools:

  • Event materials to capture attention at trade shows
  • A PowerPoint deck for the sales force, setting out the sales arguments and key messages

RESULTS

A strong identity and clear positioning

Thanks to this end-to-end approach, Plafométal now has a structured, clearly identified range, able to position itself as a benchmark in thermal and acoustic comfort.

  • Clear positioning that showcases the innovation and performance of climate-control ceilings
  • Continuity with Plafométal's premium DNA, while opening up new avenues for growth
  • A strong, memorable identity that works across every communication channel

With Zénith, Plafométal reaches a new peak, combining design with climate performance.

If construction and housing specifiers are also a strategic target for your brand, contact us!

Our finest collaborations, told by the people who know them best

Convergence has supported us for 5 years, on one-off projects as much as on more strategic challenges. Their knowledge of the sector, of our clients and of our challenges is genuine added value, and our collaboration grows richer project after project.

Aurélie B.

Aurélie B. Client Marketing and Communications Manager

Aurélie B.

Convergence's specialisation makes all the difference! I particularly appreciate their responsiveness, their ability to listen and the thinking they bring to our projects. Their strategic and operational support makes for a valuable, effective collaboration.

Virginie Q.

Virginie Q. Operational Marketing & Communications Manager

Virginie Q.

Since I arrived in the construction sector, working with Convergence has been a real asset. Their understanding of the market and its customers, their creativity and the quality of their support bring genuine added value to our campaigns. A trusted partner who is a pleasure to work with.

Valentine G.

Valentine G. Marketing Manager

Valentine G.

A responsive, available and highly rigorous team, with solid expertise in the construction sector and consistently sound advice. Their creative approach gave our catalogue a real boost. A big thank you to the whole Convergence team for their commitment and the quality of this great collaboration.

Lauren C.

Lauren C. Publishing Manager

Lauren C.

Attentiveness, responsiveness, expertise and creativity are the words that best sum up our collaboration with Convergence. The agency has supported JELD-WEN in developing the brand for several years and has created a genuine campaign tone that quickly became the brand's signature.

Anne R.

Anne R. Marketing and Communications Manager

Anne R.

The Convergence teams supported us in defining and structuring our new range. They helped us design a universe, messages and tools perfectly suited to our target audience, to convey the key information clearly and powerfully.

Alexandre P.

Alexandre P. Product, Communications and Digital Manager

Alexandre P.

Thank you for your support — a successful campaign on every level, with KPIs that put a big smile on our faces 🤩

Anaïs G.

Anaïs G. Digital Specialist

Anaïs G.

Working with Convergence means being able to put yourself in the hands of an enthusiastic, efficient team that understands our business challenges perfectly. Thank you for bringing our projects to life.

Alizée E.

Alizée E. B2B2C Marketing Project Manager

Alizée E.

Working with Convergence makes a real difference on the various topics that concern us as a construction manufacturer. We don't need to train them — they already know the market.

Stefen W.

Stefen W. Communications Officer

Stefen W.

Beyond the support we receive throughout a project, what is particularly valuable when working with Convergence is the upstream phase: they take the time to analyse the environment and the target audiences, and to take a step back. That is very important for our strategic projects!

Nicolas B.

Nicolas B. Client Marketing and Training Manager

Nicolas B.

Convergence has been able to adapt to our organisation and has become a genuine day-to-day support as a hyper-specialist in communication for the construction industry.

Maxime B.

Maxime B. Communications, Marketing and Specification Manager

Maxime B.

When the time came to unveil our new brand platform, Convergence found just the right words to create a clear, impactful identity for us. Clients and employees alike embraced it immediately.

Priscille T.

Priscille T. Operational Marketing Manager

Priscille T.

Convergence stands out for its agile, professional support, offering excellent expertise across all of our launch projects. Strategies are tailor-made to our objectives and communication is always transparent!

Juliette T.

Juliette T. Communications Manager

Juliette T.

Convergence imagined and delivered the tools best suited to the launch of our Elixair range, thanks to their knowledge of our sector, the quality of their work and their ability to push our thinking ever further. A true partnership of equals where we challenge each other to keep improving!

Katerina V.

Katerina V. Global Communication Manager Pam Building

Katerina V.

In CONVERGENCE we found much more than a marketing agency: a true strategic partner, able to understand our challenges, take ownership of our objectives and turn them into impactful campaigns, always delivered with professionalism, creativity and positive energy.

Nadine C. & Marion C.

Nadine C. & Marion C. Marketing and Communications Officers

Nadine C. & Marion C.

Convergence provides us with high-quality support, delivered by a responsive and fully committed team. Their excellent understanding of our challenges and specific needs, combined with their creativity and ability to deliver, is a real asset.

Eugénie C.

Eugénie C. Communications Manager

Eugénie C.

A great day-to-day collaboration: the team immediately understood the PUM universe, while bringing innovative ideas to the table. Special thanks to Véronique for the quality of our exchanges and her responsiveness, which make projects smooth and efficient.

Lea C.

Lea C. Commercial Communications Officer

Lea C.

Thanks to Convergence's expertise in the construction sector, we were able to move forward much faster, developing tools perfectly suited to the specific needs of our B2B audience.

Rami J.

Rami J. Marketing and Communications Director

Rami J.

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