Symrise opens new Spanish plant to boost European supply chain
This move strengthens Symrise’s leadership in biobased 1,2-alkanediol production and advances a more secure and sustainable ingredient supply chain for the European personal care market.
SPAIN – Symrise has officially opened a new production unit at its facility in Granada, Spain, dedicated exclusively to the manufacture of Hydrolite® 5 green, a high-quality, biobased pentylene glycol.
This new plant will significantly enhance the European supply chain for this highly sought-after ingredient, reducing reliance on imports and shortening transport routes, which in turn helps customers lower their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
The expansion embodies a significant investment by Symrise and is modelled on its successful Hydrolite® 5 green plant in Charleston, USA, reflecting a commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability.
Yohanna Sander, VP Micro Protection Business Unit at Symrise, stated, “Hydrolite 5 green delivers on the expectations for multifunctionality and sustainability as a fully upcycled material.”
“It also brings many formulation benefits, including boosting the performance of other ingredients. By adding a new production unit in Spain, we are moving closer to our European customers, giving them easier access and a lower carbon option.”
Hydrolite® 5 green is a multifunctional ingredient prized for its ability to improve skin hydration, enhance hair fibre quality, and boost the performance and sensorial profile of active ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
The new Spanish facility uses a continuous production process with high energy efficiency, an on-site hydrogen generation system with closed recycling, and a high degree of automation to optimize operational safety and reduce environmental impact.
This plant also aligns with Symrise’s sustainability goals by recycling and upcycling by-products, creating a benchmark for green manufacturing in the chemical and cosmetic ingredient industry.
The new plant supports Symrise’s strategy to meet growing global demand driven by consumers’ increasing preference for clean and natural beauty products.
By localizing production in Europe, Symrise ensures faster, more reliable access for local customers while contributing to local employment and sustainable economic development.
Symrise H1 FY25 financial performance highlights
Symrise AG recently announced solid financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, demonstrating resilience amid a challenging global economic environment.
The company delivered organic sales growth of 3.1%, achieving reported revenues of €2,554 million (USD 2.92 million), driven by strong demand in key markets and a robust pipeline of customer projects.
Gross profit rose by 6.0% year-on-year to €1,057 million(USD 1.21 billion), with the gross margin climbing 250 basis points to 41.4%, supported by a shift toward value-added sales.
EBITDA rose 4.5% year-on-year to €554 million(USD 631.56 million), with the EBITDA margin improving by 100 basis points to 21.7%, driven by profitable sales and efficiency efforts.
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