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tems, LED lighting, energy-saving heat
pumps have also been used throughout
the space. It also utilises an automated
warehousing system, which CPL
Aromas said enables more efficient and
convenient importation of raw materials
and exportation of products to regional
markets.

All the ingredients used and finished
products produced in the factory will be
Halal compliant, allowing the company
to cater to both the local Malaysian
market and other ASEAN countries.

The opening comes after the
company acquired Spanish company CPL Aromas has 22 sites around the reserved land for future expansion. Its
Global Fragrances Labs (GFL) in world, employing more than 750 peo- strategic location near Port Klang
July, further expanding its international ple across 20 countries. enables seamless importation of raw
capabilities. It also expanded into the materials and efficient exportation of
Brazilian market last year when it “With a land area of 20,000 square finished goods to regional markets,”
acquired perfume manufacturer metres (sq m) and a built-up area of said CPL Aromas regional managing
Chemarome’s Brazil business. Today, about 10,500 sq m, the facility has director Mr. Thomas Wan.

ENABLING INNOVATION
Brenntag unveils personal care R&D lab in France

Brenntag, the German chemicals and
ingredients distributor, has begun opera-
tions of its new Personal Care Innovation &
Application Centre in Lille, France,
located in the heart of Arteparc, the first
business park in the metropolitan area
fully based on circular economy and
renewable energies.

The facility will focus on research
and development for personal care appli-
cations. Dedicated Brenntag experts will offering innovative services to the regional to develop research collaborations and
provide customers and suppliers with and global personal care industry. The services in the field of chemistry and
concepts and prototype development, new centre is a great addition to the strong materials.
customised formulation support, technical network of now already 18 personal care/
solutions and stability studies for a broad HI&i innovation & application centres “Lille is an ideal location for our
range of applications. Brenntag chose Lille globally and four in the EMEA region,” Innovation & Application Centre, given
for the new centre due to its proximity said Mr. Michael Wilkop, President its thriving ecosystem of R&D partners,
to many suppliers and customers in the Personal Care/HI&I Brenntag Specialties technology providers and talent. The
personal care industry in the region. EMEA. work we do here will result in state-of-
the-art solutions for the personal care in-
“The opening of the Lille centre is a Brenntag also has very strong links dustry,” said Mr. Francois Bouton, Direc-
further step to execute Brenntag’s ‘Stra- to the university of Lille and cooperates tor Innovation & Application PC/HI&I
tegy to Win’ by building capabilities and with the Chevreul Institute, which aims Brenntag Specialties EMEA.

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