Sederma, a member of Croda International Plc. and creator of high-tech active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, announces a €10 million investment in its Le Perray en Yvelines site, near Paris. The aim of this investment is to increase production and innovation capacity, and consolidate the company's position as market leader.
"This expansion confirms our ambition and confidence in the future. This is a particularly exciting time for Sederma and its partners; we look forward to offering even more innovation and technical support to our customers." said Arnaud Fournial, Sederma's Managing Director.
Quality is central to Sederma's strategy, and the new facilities will comply with good manufacturing practice for cosmetic ingredients. Environmental impact will be improved, with lower energy and water consumption, reduced waste production and optimized recycling.
The emphasis will be on research and development, with the acquisition of new high-tech equipment. "Our industry's interest in products derived from plant cell culture, which are both safe and demonstrably effective, continues to grow. This investment will enable us to accelerate the development of the next generation of this type of active ingredient". commented Olga Gracioso, Sederma's Marketing Director.
