Gattefossé is set to break ground on its first North American manufacturing facility in Lufkin city, Texas. This asset will manufacture lipid-based specialty ingredients for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries.
It will enable the growth of the global production capacity of the Group. The plant should be up and running in 2024.
The decision to set up a new industrial facility in the United States is a logical follow-up to the development of the group.
Step Forward in International Reach
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Building a new production site in North America is another step forward in the international reach of Gattefossé. It will enable the Group to respond to several strategic challenges. First, increasing our global production capacity and offering a back-up on three continents. Second, managing our ecological impacts thanks to reduced lead time in deliveries and to the eco-design of the facility.”
“This major investment of 50+ million dollars is the most important project that the Group ever led in its history. This move is in line with our evolution from a medium-sized company to a global industrial group established in its major markets,” Eduardo De Purgly, Gattefossé Group CEO.
Gattefossé started its international development in the 80s, and since then the Group has been opening branches across the world. Besides offices, the Group invested in different facilities to reinforce its global presence.
Three Technical Centers of Excellence have been created in India, China, and the United States – in addition to the main lab in France - to offer an essential interface with both pharmaceutical and personal care customers worldwide, by providing formulation troubleshooting, inspiration, and technical support.
Two production lines have been developed in Singapore and Spain, in addition to the main production site located in Lyon, France.
Aiming to Improve Customer Intimacy
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The presence of Gattefossé in North America started with the creation of Gattefosse USA in 1982. Since then, the organization has strongly grown. A significant milestone was the opening of the Technical Center of Excellence in 2017 in Paramus, NJ."
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The building of a brand-new manufacturing unit in Lufkin, TX is a milestone in line with our strategy to better penetrate North America, the leading market for the pharmaceutical and personal care industries. It will improve customer intimacy while contributing to the local economy thanks to the creation of new jobs. Moreover, it will satisfy our customers’ demand for the "Made in the USA" label.” Eric Brun, president, and CEO of Gattefossé USA and Canada.
The GATTEX project is in line with the CSR roadmap of the Group, known as Gatt’Up & Act. The production site will primarily service regional customers, thus limiting transportation impacts.
The plant will be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement: fewer carbon emissions, preservation, and conservation of resources, and prioritization of sustainable practices.
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Source: Gattefossé