COSMETIC VALLEY inaugurates its Tour de France of the Regions by highlighting Hauts-de-France, leader in the export of cosmetic products.

COSMETIC VALLEY has launched its Tour de France of the regions, starting with Hauts-de-France, the leading exporting region of cosmetic products in France. This initiative aimed to meet members, discuss new development strategies for the sector, and strengthen links with local communities.

The Hauts-de-France Region positions itself as a major player in the cosmetics industry, attracting the biggest names in the sector. Giants such as LVMH, L'Oréal, Chanel, Colgate Palmolive and Unilever have established their presence, demonstrating the vitality of the region across the entire value chain, from production to research.

The industrial wealth of Hauts-de-France is reflected not only in the production sites of the leaders, but also through a diversity of companies contributing at each stage of the process. From mold manufacturers to renowned glassmakers like Pochet, Verescence and Stoelzle, including plastics manufacturers (Pijaplast, Qualipac, etc.), suppliers of raw materials (Roquette, Aiglon, etc.), manufacturers (Superga, Sarbec, Alkos, etc.), up to packaging and logistics companies, the region positions itself as an essential pillar of the sector.

In parallel with industrial strength, the Hauts-de-France Region also invests in research and innovation. The University of Artois, engaged with COSMETIC VALLEY, actively participates in certified projects linked to plant chemistry. Strengthening ties with institutions such as UTC Compiègne, ESCOM, and the University of Lille is a key objective to further stimulate innovation in the sector.

COSMETIC VALLEY got closer to its members by carrying out company visits during the period from November 8 to 16, 2023. These meetings allowed players such as Labosphere, Superga Beauty, Aiglon, HelioScreen and Pijaplast to share their projects innovation and explore the support opportunities offered by COSMETIC VALLEY.

The visit to Hauts-de-France concluded this Friday, November 24 with a network event, “COSMETIC CONTACT”. This event brought together 30 participants, marking a unique meeting between manufacturers from the entire perfumery-cosmetics sector.

A look back at this network day on Thursday, September 21, 2023, which Mr. Christophe Le Dorven, President of the Departmental Council of Eure-et-Loir, opened with our Director General Christophe Masson.

Each year COSMETIC VALLEY organizes several events to bring together cosmetic professionals around different themes. On this occasion, we supported our members in their financing by putting them in contact with our expert partners in this field.

The Center Val-de Loire Region was present for this first part of the day accompanied by BPI France for public funding. We benefited from a focus on France 2030 with the intervention of DREETS as well as La Banque des Territoires. The Caisse d'Epargne Loire Center was able to guide us on the most relevant banking systems for our sectors of activity. Furthermore, we rediscovered private financing with Cosmetic Angels and investment funds with Go Capital.

More than 70 participants took advantage of this day, punctuated by:

1. The presentation of each of them through a short speech.

2. Times of discussion around cocktails and during break times.

3. And a first for this event in the Central region: the skills wall, to recognize the faces of the people present, be able to associate them with their activity, know what they are looking for and thus help participants find each other.

The idea of highlighting the diversity of the network and its contributions, our sponsors shared their know-how, we thank VMI, Zenmon Drops, Synthetis and Saedel.

An event which was organized with the support of the Departmental Council of Eure-et-Loire, Chartres Métropole, the Centre-Val de Loire Region and La Caisse d'Epargne Loire Centre.

The COSMETIC VALLEY team is delighted to have been able to share this moment with you , you can find our contacts on our website , as well as all the participants present in the directory of cosmetic professionals .

Next event, the Cosmetic 360 international trade show dedicated to cosmetic innovation!

This was your Cosmetic Contact report

Your contact: Sharlène MÉTURA, smetura@cosmetic-valley.com