The project consisted of a long-term support engagement, focusing on operational continuity, technical optimization, and platform evolution. The approach combined maintenance, modernization of the technical stack, and infrastructure improvements to ensure the website remained reliable and future-ready.
About the project
Goals
Ensure operational continuity and reliability of the platform
Improve the overall quality and performance of the website
Support technical modernization and infrastructure evolution
Prepare the platform for scalable cloud deployment
Our Support
Quality audit of the existing platform
Installation and restructuring of the technical foundation to ensure operational continuity
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Implementation of functional and technical evolutions
Operational maintenance (MCO) and cloud migration
Creation of a Docker-based technical stack to improve deployment and scalability
Outcome
A more stable and maintainable Drupal platform
Improved performance and technical reliability
Modernized infrastructure supporting cloud deployment
A scalable architecture enabling continuous improvement
Why Drupal was chosen
Drupal provides a solid foundation for large-scale corporate websites requiring reliability and long-term sustainability:
- Robust content management and editorial governance
- High standards for security and performance
- Flexibility for continuous evolution and integrations
- Strong ecosystem supporting enterprise-level maintenance
Drupal enables Imerys to maintain a stable platform while continuously evolving its digital capabilities.
Technical Specifications
Drupal version:
Key modules/theme/distribution used:
Paragraphs and UI Patterns were selected to provide a flexible and consistent content editing experience. Paragraphs allows editors to build structured and dynamic pages using reusable components, while UI Patterns ensures design consistency by aligning front-end components with a defined design system. Together, they enable efficient content creation while maintaining a coherent and scalable user interface across languages.
To enhance search capabilities and performance, Elasticsearch Connector, Facets, and Warmer were implemented. Elasticsearch Connector provides powerful indexing and fast search results, while Facets allows users to refine content through dynamic filters. Warmer improves performance by preloading caches, ensuring that frequently accessed content is delivered quickly and efficiently.
Finally, Salesforce and S3 File System were chosen to handle integrations and storage needs. Salesforce enables seamless synchronization of user accounts and form submissions, ensuring consistent data flow with external systems. S3 File System provides scalable and reliable file storage for media and documents, improving performance and simplifying file management across the platform.
