07.05.23
Croda International Plc – the company that uses smart science to create high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives – has completed the acquisition of Solus Biotech, a global leader in premium, biotechnology-derived beauty actives.
The move will enhance the company’s current synthetic ceramides portfolio delivered by Sederma, drawing on Solus’ existing biotech-derived ceramide and phospholipid technologies, officials said. Located in South Korea, Solus will expand Croda’s Asian manufacturing capability and create a new biotechnology R&D hub in the region, working in synergy with Sederma’s R&D center in LePerray, France.
Adding Solus’ knowledge and innovative ceramide portfolio significantly strengthens Croda’s beauty actives offering. The acquisition will also boost Croda’s total offering across its personal care portfolio, with Solus’ innovative phospholipids to be incorporated into Croda’s skin care and hair care franchises, sitting together across other leading formulation and product platforms.
“This is a very exciting opportunity for Croda,” said Global Business Director Luc Emprin. “Our existing ceramides, currently from Sederma, will be complemented by these natural fermentation-derived ceramides, furthering our portfolio of high efficacy science-based ingredients. We are pleased to add Solus' manufacturing site in South Korea to our operations, furthering our growth strategy for this key region. Innovation synergies between our different R&D labs will bring additional technical value and business opportunities for our customers all over the world.”