French cosmetic and fragrance company Groupe Rocher, which markets brands such as Yves Rocher, Dr Pierre Ricaud, Stanhome and Arbonne and Sabon, as well as clothing brand Petit Bateau, has announced that it has completed the sale of its plant in Ploërmel, France. Since 1982, the facility has been specializing in the manufacture of scented products for the group’s brands.
The exclusive negotiations with Arcade Beauty, which were formalised in June 2024, have led to the signing of an agreement that “will benefit employees, the future of the site and both parties,” said Groupe Rocher in a statement.
According to the agreement: all the teams are taken over by Arcade Beauty, a company specialising in the manufacture of product sampling and packaging solutions for the perfumery and cosmetics industries; Groupe Rocher fragrances will continue to be produced on the site for at least 5 years; An additional 10 million units will be brought to the site by Arcade Beauty over the next two years, and the purchaser plans to expand the business further in the following years. Arcade Beauty also plans to make further investments in the coming months.
"The signing of this agreement marks the beginning of a happy new chapter for the Ploërmel site. First and foremost, I would like to thank all the teams from this emblematic site: they have made and continue to make the Group proud. I’m also delighted to be handing it over to Arcade Beauty, in whom I have complete confidence to continue developing this site with its exceptional human and industrial expertise. The guarantees provided by Arcade Beauty and the Group in the agreement ensure a great future for the plant,” commented Jean-David Schwartz, CEO of Groupe Rocher.
"This acquisition is the result of a year’s work and very close collaboration with the Groupe Rocher teams. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their efforts in finalizing this agreement. We are now entering a new phase of integration, and industrial and commercial development. We look forward to welcoming the employees of the Ploërmel site into the Arcadians family," added Carl Allain, CEO and President of Arcade Beauty.
