KDC/one & Clarion Group Announce Exciting Joint Venture to Transform India’s Cosmetics Industry

KDC/one & Clarion Group Announce Exciting Joint Venture to Transform India’s Cosmetics Industry

In a major move set to revolutionize the Indian beauty and personal care sector, Knowlton Development Corporation Inc. (“kdc/one”) and Clarion Group have joined forces to announce a strategic joint venture. The collaboration aims to establish kdc/one Clarion Beauty Pvt. Ltd. and create state-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging solutions tailored for India’s fast-emerging market.

This partnership brings together two industry giants with over 65 years of combined expertise. kdc/one, a global leader in custom formulation, packaging design, and manufacturing, and Clarion Group, a leading contract manufacturer in beauty, personal care, and home care products, will leverage their complementary strengths to elevate brand support in the Indian market. This includes packaging manufacturing for color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products, combining cutting-edge R&D, local market insights, and unmatched formulation innovation.

As part of their ambitious vision, the joint venture will establish a new manufacturing facility in Gujarat within the next year. This facility will specialize in injection-molded and metallized beauty packaging, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions to brand owners eager to expand their footprint in India.

Sandra Wisniewski, Global President of Beauty & Personal Care at kdc/one, expressed her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to partner with Clarion Group to help brand owners capitalize on the incredible opportunities in the Indian marketplace. Combining our expertise will provide unmatched packaging design, quality, and development capabilities to this rapidly growing sector.” K N Lakshmanan, Chairman of Clarion Group, added, “This joint venture unites our shared commitment to innovation, quality, and service. Together, we aim to be the partner of choice for brands, whether they are established players or new entrants in the Indian market.”

This partnership is expected to set new standards in manufacturing , packaging innovation, design, and formulation, while empowering brand owners to bring their visions to life.

The future of beauty manufacturing and packaging in India looks more innovative and exciting than ever. Stay tuned for updates as kdc/one Clarion Beauty Pvt. Ltd. takes shape!

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