Who are we?
The Solabia group is a producer of raw materials for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and biotechnology industries.
Presentation of the Solabia group
Solabia provides its customers with a wide range of ingredients and active ingredients to improve the health or beauty of consumers. The Solabia Group’s activity does not stop there, as it also produces a range of culture media and diagnostic kits for microbiological control. In all these sectors, consumption is evolving quickly, resulting in profound societal changes, combined with the search for a more environmentally friendly life and an increased demand for transparency.
By making corporate social responsibility (CSR) one of its priorities, our group has confirmed its commitment to sustainable development. All the company’s resources are mobilized to meet economic, social and environmental challenges and to build a more responsible future together.
Solabia’s strategy is focused on innovation, a strong investment policy, and the mobilization of all its teams, thus enabling the group to achieve its objectives: to meet the requirements of its customers and its various markets. In three decades, Solabia has become an international group, the result of perfectly controlled external and internal growth. Through the recent acquisition of Bioactor, AppleChem, Plastlabor, and PolymerExpert.
Solabia Group’s latest acquisitions
AppleChem
American company founded in 2003 that develops and supplies a range of ingredients to improve the quality of a wide range of products. With a focus on functional ingredients and sun dispersions, AppleChem offers unique and innovative solutions for the cosmetics industry.
Plastlabor
A Brazilian company founded in 1978, specializing in the manufacturing of microbiological culture media and diagnostic products. Plastlabor is a key player in quality control for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. With a strong commitment to research and development, the company provides reliable solutions for microbiological detection and diagnostics in Latin America.
PolymerExpert
A French company founded in 2000, recognized for its expertise in the development of innovative and smart polymers. PolymerExpert develops cutting-edge materials, such as shape-memory polymers and self-healing materials, for various sectors including cosmetics, aerospace, and healthcare. Its R&D center plays a crucial role in creating tailor-made solutions for its clients.
Solabia group Story
Founded in 1972 by Mr. Gérard Josset, the Solabia group has more than 50 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, nutrition, cosmetics and biotechnological industries. Over the decades, Solabia has decided to expand its offer and respond to a constantly evolving market through several acquisitions with varied and complementary expertise. Indeed, these strategic acquisitions represent one of the key levers of the Solabia Group’s growth and an undeniable opportunity to stand out on future markets while preserving the long-term stability of the Group as a whole.
1990
Brazilian Subsidiary Established
1992
BioEurope Acquisition
1999
Brazilian Factories Established
2012
German Subsidiary Established
2019
Algatech Acquisition
2022
Bioactor Acquisition
2024
Plastlabor Acquisition
1972
Solabia Established
1991
CEP Acquisition
1996
UCIB Acquisition
2009
USA Subsidiary Established
2016
Algues & Mer Acquisition
2020
Laborclin Acquisition
2023
AppleChem Acquisition
2024
PolymerExpert Acquisition
1972
Solabia Established
1990
Brazilian Subsidiary Established
1991
CEP Acquisition
1992
BioEurope Acquisition
1996
UCIB Acquisition
1999
Brazilian Factories Established
2009
USA Subsidiary Established
2012
German Subsidiary Established
2016
Algues & Mer Acquisition
2019
Algatech Acquisition
2020
Laborclin Acquisition
2022
Bioactor Acquisition
2023
AppleChem Acquisition
2024
Plastlabor Acquisition
2024
PolymerExpert Acquisition