03.04.15
FRANCE: Guerlain has opened its new skin care and makeup production facility in Chartres. The Cosmetic Valley facility, known as “La Ruche,” is dedicated to skin care and cosmetics and employs 350 people. It is responsible for the global production of Guerlain skin care and makeup, 75% of which is destined for export, according to the brand, which is part of LVMH.
“This inauguration is an important event for Guerlain and for our fragrance and cosmetics business group,” said Bernard Arnault, president and CEO of the LVMH group, who was on hand at the opening with French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and Laurent Boillot, president and CEO of Guerlain. “This ultra-high-technology facility is in line with the Group’s strategy, which is to consistently promote in France, its expertise in fragrance and cosmetics and its development capacity for the best products whilst complying with the highest quality standards required.”
La Ruche is said to be one of the pioneering facilities in the application of ISO8 pharmaceutical standards in cosmetics; there are 50 clean rooms with positive pressure, filtered air ventilation and laminar flow cabinets, according to the luxury beauty brand.
“This inauguration is an important event for Guerlain and for our fragrance and cosmetics business group,” said Bernard Arnault, president and CEO of the LVMH group, who was on hand at the opening with French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and Laurent Boillot, president and CEO of Guerlain. “This ultra-high-technology facility is in line with the Group’s strategy, which is to consistently promote in France, its expertise in fragrance and cosmetics and its development capacity for the best products whilst complying with the highest quality standards required.”
La Ruche is said to be one of the pioneering facilities in the application of ISO8 pharmaceutical standards in cosmetics; there are 50 clean rooms with positive pressure, filtered air ventilation and laminar flow cabinets, according to the luxury beauty brand.