SEPPIC Announces Acquisition of Biotechmarine

A subsidiary of the Roullier Group, BiotechMarine is a company that specialises in the design and marketing of bio-based, cosmetic active ingredients made from algae . BiotechMarine is based in the west of France, in the town of Pontrieux, and has 35 employees.

8 Jan 2013 --- Air Liquide SA's SEPPIC division has announced the acquisition of BiotechMarine. BiotechMarine is a player in the design and marketing of active ingredients for the global cosmetics industry. A subsidiary of the Roullier Group, BiotechMarine is a company that specialises in the design and marketing of bio-based, cosmetic active ingredients made from algae . BiotechMarine is based in the west of France, in the town of Pontrieux, and has 35 employees.

Since its creation in 1988, BiotechMarine has been recognised for its know-how. This company boasts a complete range of natural active ingredients sold all over the world, which are used in cosmetic products in particular.

The acquisition of BiotechMarine will provide SEPPIC, a subsidiary in Air Liquide's Healthcare Business Line, with complementary expertise in marine biotechnologies and plant cell culture. SEPPIC thus widens its product portfolio with a complete range of active ingredients from marine biodiversity.

Pascal Vinet, Vice President, Healthcare Global Operations and member of the Group’s Executive Committee, commented: "We are delighted to welcome these new employees to the Group. With this acquisition Air Liquide intends to reinforce its position in the field of healthcare specialty ingredients. The complementarity of BiotechMarine and SEPPIC allows us to widen our know-how and continue the development of this activity. Health is one of the Group's growth drivers."

Its activity is based on 2 poles: beauty and plant sciences

Beauty Science - Fine Chemistry Department BiotechMarine, producer of innovating active ingredients, is known and recognized for its expertise in the world of top marine active ingredients and cutaneous engineering. It offers to cosmetic laboratories a very complete and qualitative collection of bioactive substances designed for anti-aging care, hydrating care, specific care, solar care, hair care and make-up.

Plant Science - Plant Engineering Department BiotechMarine, research centre of Roullier Group, is specialized in the field of plant engineering. Its role is to explore and improve our plant functioning mechanisms knowledge. The research and development of bioactive substances implied in biological, biochemical and physiological processes creates innovation in the field of nutrition, health and plant
production quality.