Aptar Invests 42 million Euros in a New Industrial Site in Oyonnax, France

Aptar is strengthening its local roots in Oyonnax in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region by investing 42 million euros in a new state-of-the-art prestige beauty site, which will be operational in spring 2023. With this innovative initiative, Aptar is consolidating legacy operations into a new and dynamic facility which further asserts its leadership as the driving force behind customizable luxury solutions, with more sustainable features, in France.

“I am extremely proud to announce Aptar’s new center of excellence in Oyonnax, France which furthers our efforts to help our customers win in their marketplaces, especially in the prestige beauty market. The investments we are making in this new facility will strengthen our partnerships for many years to come. We remain committed to delivering on our promises to consumers and customers in the many markets we serve as we live up to our purpose of transforming ideas into solutions that improve everyday life,” said Stephan Tanda, President and CEO, Aptar.

“Aptar is the leading company in the Eure region and the second largest private employer in Oyonnax. In the EMEA region, we operate 22 production sites, including eight in France. Our strategy has always been to be close to our customers. The decision to consolidate our five current sites into one is an ambitious and strategic project to improve and adapt our processes within the Oyonnax Campus. By boosting our technological, logistical, and decorative capabilities, which are particularly valued, and by providing our high-end customized solutions, we will meet the needs of our customers in a fast-growing prestige market,” says Xavier Susterac, President EMEA, Aptar Beauty + Home.
more at: https://www.aptar.com/news-events/aptar-invests-42-million-euros-in-a-new-industrial-site-in-oyonnax-france/

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