Clichy Plastugil was a French materials company, formally known as Plastiques et élastomères Ugine-Progil, active in the plastics and elastomers sector during the 1960s. The company’s logo, designed in 1965, is attributed to French graphic designer Jacques Nathan-Garamond, a prominent figure in mid-century French design known for trademarks, corporate identities, posters and packaging. [1] [2]
Design and History
Plastugil operated as a subsidiary of the Ugine-Progil group, with archival records documenting its corporate reports from 1962 through 1966. [3] The company was also identified in trademark filings as “Société Anonyme: Plastugil (Plastiques et élastomères Ugine-Progil).” [4]
The Clichy Plastugil symbol was designed by Jacques Nathan-Garamond in 1965. [1] Nathan-Garamond (1910-2001) was a French graphic designer who studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs and worked commercially for companies including Mazda, Air France and Telefunken. [2] [5]
The mark is described as a semi-circle monogram shape, consistent with the clean, geometric approach common to Nathan-Garamond’s mid-century corporate work. [1]
Meaning and Symbolism
Documented symbolism for the Clichy Plastugil mark is limited. The logo’s semi-circle monogram form is the primary visual feature noted in available sources, though no official explanation of its intended meaning has been located. [1]
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