09.14.16
Exactly 53 years to the day after Mary Kay Ash launched her dream company from a small Dallas storefront, Mary Kay Inc. is breaking ground on a new 480,000 square foot U.S.-based global manufacturing and research and development facility. It is located on a 26.2 acre plot of land in Lewisville, Texas.
As the global cosmetics company approaches the status of a top five beauty brand, the new $125 million building will support the company's future needs in producing skin care, color cosmetics and fragrances for more than 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 35 countries.
"Our company was founded in Dallas 53 years ago today and we are proud of our continued commitment to North Texas and products made in America," said David Holl, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mary Kay Inc. "We are committed to the latest in technological innovation and Mary Kay's new manufacturing and R&D operations will be on the leading edge of design and production. With the construction of this new facility, we will continue to produce best-in-the-industry products that our independent sales force members sell to Mary Kay brand lovers around the world."
As the global cosmetics company approaches the status of a top five beauty brand, the new $125 million building will support the company's future needs in producing skin care, color cosmetics and fragrances for more than 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in more than 35 countries.
"Our company was founded in Dallas 53 years ago today and we are proud of our continued commitment to North Texas and products made in America," said David Holl, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mary Kay Inc. "We are committed to the latest in technological innovation and Mary Kay's new manufacturing and R&D operations will be on the leading edge of design and production. With the construction of this new facility, we will continue to produce best-in-the-industry products that our independent sales force members sell to Mary Kay brand lovers around the world."