MANE Reports Progress in Chinese Expansion

02 Apr 2014 --- Mane (Shanghai) Fragrances & Flavours Co., Ltd. announces the opening of the second phase of its plant located in the city’s Baoshan District. With the Phase II expansion, Mane has effectively tripled the size of both R&D and manufacturing facilities in China.

The expanded office building includes a state-of-the-art Sensory & Consumer Insight Centre to serve both Flavours and Fragrances activities. This places MANE in a unique position to ‘capture what moves’ Chinese consumers, and identify the changing fragrance and flavour trends in this very dynamic market.

The spacious new flavour R&D Centre features various facilities such as brand new Savoury Application laboratories equipped with a professional Kitchen & Culinary Lab, a Seasoning Lab and a Dining Room. Sweet Goods, Oral Care as well as Tobacco Laboratories have all been expanded and upgraded.

With Phase II’s new production facilities, the plant’s total capacity is estimated to increase by 200%, reaching upwards of 7,000 tons per year. This increased production capacity is to meet the continually growing demand of both the Chinese and Korean markets. Customers will benefit from additional manufacturing flexibility and reduced lead time, as numerous production workshops have been extended or added. The latter include the Seasoning Powder Production Workshop, which has been equipped with an advanced blending system, Spray Driers for encapsulated flavours and Flavour Paste Production.

"We are proud of the growth of MANE in China,” said Mr. Jean MANE, President and CEO of MANE. “The Phase II new facilities are a unique tool to further build upon our presence and work more closely with customers. I look forward to expanded cooperation with our customers and partners in China and Korea, creating a meaningful future together.”