kdc/one acquired Aerofil Technology, a leader in value-added services for aerosol and liquid manufacturing.
WHO: Aerofil Technology is headquartered in Sullivan, Missouri, and operates a modern, high-speed 400,000-square-foot facility from which the company provides both aerosol and liquid filling solutions across the household, personal care, and automotive segments to a broad range of customers.
Headquartered in Longueuil, Québec, Knowlton Development Corporation is a trusted global provider of value-added solutions to many of the world's leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care categories. With more than 30 manufacturing and R&D facilities across the globe, kdc/one offers a seamlessly networked value chain in the ideation, formulation, design, packaging, and manufacturing of products for over 1,000 brands across an expansive array of categories. The global kdc/one network has been thoughtfully assembled to deliver an unrivaled range of solutions to meet the exacting requirements of a diverse spectrum of customers. The organization's commitment to innovation anticipates market trends and provides solutions to its customers with unmatched speed to market.
WHY: The acquisition of Aerofil introduces aerosol to kdc/one's North American network, complementing its existing European aerosol capabilities. The transaction allows kdc/one to offer customers a trans-Atlantic solution, while leveraging kdc/one's industry-leading aerosol R&D and innovation expertise.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: "We are pleased to welcome the Aerofil team to the kdc/one family. The addition of Aerofil's modern, high-speed aerosol and liquid capabilities is immediately relevant to many of our more than 700 customers across both the home care, beauty, and personal care categories," said Nick Whitley, CEO of kdc/one. "The culture at Aerofil aligns extremely well with that of kdc/one, as does our shared commitment to customer service. We are confident there are many exciting growth opportunities as we combine our businesses."
"kdc/one is an organization built on trust, innovation, and execution, each of which is a value that has defined our own culture and philosophy," said Daniel Wright, President and CEO of Aerofil. "kdc/one's aerosol expertise and expansive set of customer relationships will help Aerofil reach even greater heights. We are an organization driven by our people and dedicated to the customer experience, and we are thrilled to be joining a like-minded team. We look forward to our collective growth in the years to come."
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