Gattefossé Manufacturing Site, Lufkin, Texas, USA
Located in Lufkin, Texas, Gattefossé’s US manufacturing site is a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet high quality and environmental standards. This manufacturing facility is dedicated to the production of high-quality lipid-based ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
Designed to support our customers in North America and worldwide, the Lufkin manufacturing site strengthens our supply chain resilience while ensuring consistent quality standards across all our production sites.
A strategic manufacturing facility dedicated to lipid-based ingredients
Specialized in oleochemistry, a core area of expertise for Gattefossé, the site supports both cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
In personal care, our functional ingredients act as emulsifiers, emollients and texturizing agents, enabling high-end formulations renowned for their sensory benefits.
In pharmaceuticals, our lipid excipients play a crucial role in drug formulation for both human and veterinary health, and the benefits of lipid excipients are uniquely suited for challenging molecules in the drug pipeline. The Lufkin facility enables us to strengthen our support for innovators by overcoming absorption challenges and enabling the next generation of patient-friendly medicines.
High performance manufacturing and operational quality control
The Lufkin manufacturing site is equipped with modern, high performance industrial technologies, including:
High-capacity reactors to ensure business continuity and meet growing global demand
Efficient blending, mixing, and pelletizing lines for liquid and semi-solid excipients
Sustainable packaging that meets strict GMP requirements
These features ensure efficient, safe, and consistent production of lipid-based ingredients, meeting the highest quality standards for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
An on-site quality control laboratory guarantees the efficacy and quality of products throughout the entire process, from the reception of raw materials to the shipment of finished products. The quality lab works closely with Gattefossé’s Technical Centers of Excellence which provides hands-on formulation support for early-stage projects, tailored regulatory guidance, and troubleshooting for scale-up activities.
Together, these sites provide comprehensive, domestic support to accelerate development timelines and ensure a streamlined path to market.
Production is managed by a well-trained staff supported by cutting edge manufacturing tools, enabling reliable large-scale production of excipients while maintaining strict quality control.
World-class quality and regulatory compliance
Quality and safety are embedded at the core of the Lufkin manufacturing site.
The facility complies with international manufacturing standards and holds key certifications required for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing:
ISO 9001 – Quality management system
EFfCI GMP Certified – Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetic raw materials
EXCiPACT GMP Certified – Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical excipients
These certifications ensure full traceability, regulatory compliance, and product reliability, meeting the highest expectations of customers worldwide.
Built on efficient and sustainable manufacturing principles
The Lufkin facility was designed to combine industrial efficiency, high quality standards, and environmental responsibility. Developed in accordance with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification criteria, the site reflects Gattefossé’s commitment to responsible, sustainable manufacturing.
Advanced engineering solutions, including gravity fed manufacturing flows, help reduce energy consumption and limit environmental impact. The facility also features a rainwater recovery basin used for irrigation and toilet flushing, as well as white roofs designed to mitigate heat island effects.
This approach is fully aligned with Gattefossé’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and long-term responsible growth.
Tailored, local support meets global manufacturing excellence
With Technical Centers of Excellence and manufacturing sites in Europe, Asia, and North America, we rely on a robust global industrial network to support our customers worldwide. Our team leverages deep knowledge of lipid chemistry with best-in-class manufacturing and regulatory support to help our customers at all phases of the journey from concept to commercialization.
The Lufkin manufacturing site reflects the Group’s ambition to remain a trusted, long-term industrial partner, delivering consistent quality, reliable supply, and high-functionality ingredients across the cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets.
Key facts
Key equipment: Reactors, blender, decanter, pelletizer, packaging line
Industries served: Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals
Core expertise: Lipid-based ingredients & excipients
Quality certifications: ISO 9001, EFfCI for Personal Care products, EXCiPACT (GMP) for Pharmaceutical products
Environment certifications: ISO 14001 (expected in 2027), RSPO, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
