Firmenich has commissioned a new multi-purpose production unit for renewable perfumery ingredients at its facility in Castets, south-western France.
This covers 17,000 m2 of floor space, spread over four floors and equipped with the most advanced technologies. Due to become operational in January, it will increase capacity on the site by 50%.
CEO Gilbert Ghostine said that the new facility also “makes a significant contribution to our Environmental, Social and Governance objective to ensure 70% of Firmenich ingredients are manufactured from renewable carbon sources by 2030.” With this in mind, sustainability criteria were incorporated from the outset in the project design.
