08.03.10
Japan
www.menard.co.jp
Sales: $642 million
Key Personnel:
Daisuke Nonogawa, chairman; Junichi Nonogawa, president
Major Products:
Skin care, makeup, fragrance, body care. Brands include Embellir, Saranari, LS, Tsukika, Fairlucent, Colax Ex and Beauness
Comment:
Menard launched its first whitening cosmetics with APM (a stable vitamin C derivative) in 1986 and has been known as one of the pioneers of the whitening category. Menard cosmetics enjoys a highly respected status in Japanese society as a leader in the cosmetics industry. The company’s main motto is “With Love, Appreciation and Pride.”
www.menard.co.jp
Sales: $642 million
Key Personnel:
Daisuke Nonogawa, chairman; Junichi Nonogawa, president
Major Products:
Skin care, makeup, fragrance, body care. Brands include Embellir, Saranari, LS, Tsukika, Fairlucent, Colax Ex and Beauness
Comment:
Menard launched its first whitening cosmetics with APM (a stable vitamin C derivative) in 1986 and has been known as one of the pioneers of the whitening category. Menard cosmetics enjoys a highly respected status in Japanese society as a leader in the cosmetics industry. The company’s main motto is “With Love, Appreciation and Pride.”