LONGUEUIL, QC, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowlton
Development Corporation, Inc. ("kdc/one"), a global leader in
custom formulation, packaging design and manufacturing solutions
for many of the world's leading beauty, personal care and home care
brands, has agreed to acquire Italian-based Laffon S.r.l.
("Laffon"), a specialist in make-up packaging manufacturing.
This acquisition further strengthens kdc/one's packaging
capabilities, building on the company's purchase of HCT
Group in 2020. Founded in 1982, Laffon has earned a strong
reputation for its make-up packaging produced in its highly
automated production facility located north of Milan, Italy. This strategic move enables
kdc/one to better meet the rapidly evolving market demands of
customers who are increasingly looking for partners with
regionalized capabilities.
Sandra Wisniewski, Global
President Beauty and Personal Care at kdc/one, said: "This
strategic acquisition significantly enhances our ability to offer
innovative packaging solutions, complementing our comprehensive
full-service capabilities that include ideation, design,
formulation development, and manufacturing."
Denis Maurin, President of Sales
and Innovation, HCT by kdc/one, stated: "This acquisition marks a
new chapter in HCT's journey. We are thrilled to extend our
manufacturing capabilities to Europe and look forward to welcoming the
talented Laffon team to the kdc/one family."
"The addition of Laffon to our business means we can now provide
our cosmetics clients with a comprehensive, regional end-to-end
solution in Europe, enhancing the
agility of our services. Moreover, Laffon aligns perfectly with our
commitment to offering highly sustainable packaging solutions."
Laffon's technical and automated production facility specialises
in injection moulding, decoration, and assembly of components, as
well as digital and screen printing.
Luca Rossi, Managing Director at
Laffon, added: "We are excited to become part of the kdc/one
family. This is an ideal move for both parties, as we merge
our best-in-class packaging capabilities in the cosmetics industry
with kdc/one's comprehensive service offering to the beauty
sector."
Both Laffon and HCT have made significant investments in
sustainable packaging innovations and will continue to do so. Their
commitment aims to minimise the environmental impact of their
production processes, supply chains, and the products of their
brand partners.
HCT by kdc/one, which has designed some of the cosmetics
industry's most iconic packaging, is leading the way in minimising
the detrimental effects of oil-based plastics by creating packaging
that is designed to be recycled and promoting the use of recycled
plastics, bio plastics and refillable packaging solutions.
Likewise, Laffon gives priority to raw materials derived from
renewable sources, carries out assessments on the lifecycle of
materials used, and utilises the most energy-efficient
machines.
About kdc/one
Headquartered in Longueuil,
Québec, Canada, kdc/one is a
trusted global provider of value-added solutions to many of the
world's leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care
categories. The company partners closely with both industry-leading
consumer products companies and fast-growing independent brands in
the ideation, formulation, design, packaging, and manufacturing of
products. The innovative products that kdc/one has helped to
develop are sold by its brand partners in more than 70 countries
worldwide.
About Laffon
Laffon S.r.l. provides packaging solutions for a wide array of
cosmetic products, such as foundation, blush, and eyeshadow.
Founded in 1982 and active for over 35 years in the cosmetics
packaging sector, Laffon has made innovative design, combined with
technical and production skills, the key to its success. Laffon's
manufacturing operations are located in Venegono Inferiore, near
Milan, Italy.
If you have questions, please contact: Serge Vallières,
svallieres@national.ca, 438-372-3575
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