IMCD Group ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading partner in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has opened its new Beauty & Personal Care laboratory in IMCD’s new offices in Brea, California. The new laboratory is part of IMCD’s growing network of 80+ technical centres worldwide.
The opening celebration brought together IMCD partners, customers, and employees for an evening of connection. Guests were able to visit the new lab facilities and experience first-hand a new space where creativity meets science.
Designed as a hub for co-creation, the new facility offers an expanded laboratory alongside meeting areas dedicated to development meetings, formulation workshops, and brainstorming sessions. These new facilities will allow IMCD teams, customers, and principals to explore concepts together and turn ideas into market ready prototypes with greater speed and efficiency.
Ian Lawrence, Director of IMCD Beauty & Personal Care Americas, commented: “This new laboratory represents how we want to be the formulatory go-to partner for our customers. It embodies innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, the foundation of how we differentiate ourselves in the market. We are excited to strengthen our presence on the West Coast and continue building meaningful partnerships.”
Danielle Wheeler, Technical Director of IMCD Beauty and Personal Care Americas, added: “Our approach is to inspire, support curiosity, and bring forward solutions that help brands stand out in a fast-moving beauty landscape. This facility allows us to create and test ideas directly with our customers, and to turn consumer and market trends into actionable concepts.”
IMCD opens new Beauty & Personal Care laboratory in Brea, California.
Left to right: Ian Lawrence, Director, IMCD Beauty & Personal Care, Americas, Danielle Wheeler, Technical Director, Americas, Tua Rubiano, Technical Manager, IMCD Beauty and Personal Care, US, Cindy Zhang, Senior Application Chemist, IMCD Beauty and Personal Care, US (photo: IMCD)
About IMCD Group
IMCD Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is a leading global partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients. A strong, innovative business partner and solutions provider for producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in multiple business sectors: Advanced Materials, Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Food & Nutrition, Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Care (I&I), Industrial Solutions, Lubricants & Energy, and Pharmaceuticals.
In partnership with our suppliers, we offer a broad and deep product portfolio. With our over 80 application laboratories across 60 countries, we co-create formulations and offer ’Sustainable Solutions’ that allow our business partners to make products with a positive impact on the world of today, and tomorrow. Our teams focus on providing commercial and operational excellence, using the best digital and logistics tools available to create a world of opportunity for our partners.
In 2024, with over 5,100 employees, IMCD realised revenues of EUR 4,728 million. IMCD N.V.’s shares are traded at Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: IMCD) and are included in the Dutch ESG AEX index, as one of 25 companies within the AEX and AMX indices demonstrating best ESG practices.
For further information, please visit www.imcdgroup.com
