09.30.24
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 acquired Italian-based Laffon S.r.l., a specialist in make-up packaging manufacturing.
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."
This acquisition further strengthens kdc/one's packaging capabilities, building on the company's purchase of HCT Group in 2020.
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."
Laffon was founded in 1982 and has earned a strong reputation for its make-up packaging 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.
Maurin added,
"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."
Luca Rossi, Managing Director at Laffon, commented,
"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."
Laffon's technical and automated production facility specializes in injection molding, decoration, and assembly of components, as well as digital and screen printing.
Both Laffon and HCT have made significant investments in sustainable packaging innovations and will continue to do so.
Their commitment aims to minimize the environmental impact of their production processes, supply chains, and the products of their brand partners.
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."
This acquisition further strengthens kdc/one's packaging capabilities, building on the company's purchase of HCT Group in 2020.
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."
Laffon was founded in 1982 and has earned a strong reputation for its make-up packaging 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.
Maurin added,
"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."
Luca Rossi, Managing Director at Laffon, commented,
"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."
Laffon's technical and automated production facility specializes in injection molding, decoration, and assembly of components, as well as digital and screen printing.
Both Laffon and HCT have made significant investments in sustainable packaging innovations and will continue to do so.
Their commitment aims to minimize the environmental impact of their production processes, supply chains, and the products of their brand partners.
