06.14.17
Firmenich today announced that it is acquiring Agilex Fragrances.
Headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, Agilex Fragrances is recognized for its impressive track record in designing creative fragrances, as well as its industry-leading supply chain with best-in-class speed-to-market, according to Firmenich. Furthering its operational excellence, the group recently launched a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Somerset Countywith highly automated and flexible processes.Upon closing, Agilex will operating as a stand-alone entity, according to Firmenich.
“I am delighted to be welcoming Agilex Fragrances within the Firmenich Group”, said Patrick Firmenich, chairman of the board, Firmenich. “With their established customer base, recognized best-in-class service levels and proven operational excellence for mid-sized customers in North America, they perfectly complement our Fragrance business.”
“By joining the Firmenich Group, with its global reach and cutting edge creativity and research, we will take our company to new heights,” commented Ray Hughes, CEO, Agilex Fragrances. “Our shared ambition is to design unique fragrances for our customers while furthering our industry-leading agility and speed-to-market.”
“Agilex’s fit-for-purpose business model is a winning blueprint to serve mid-sized businesses, combining proprietary, tailored solutions with an agile service model,” added Gilbert Ghostine, CEO Firmenich.