L’Oréal completes production plant extension in Kaluga, Russia

L’Oréal’s Russian subsidiary has completed the extension of its production plant in Kaluga to meet increasing consumer demand.

The extension features new production lines for L’Oréal Paris and Garnier skincare products.

The plant was initially opened as a 10,000m² facility in 2010 to produce haircare products such as shampoos, hair conditioners, and hair dyes.

L’Oréal decided to begin this 13,700m² extension in 2015 to double production capacity and incorporate efficient, modern, and sustainable technologies.

Commenced in March last year, the project carried out first equipment tests and production of Garnier skincare products in July this year.

The extension also involved integration of water treatment technology with modernisation of local treatment facilities and recycling of 70% of water flows.

With the implementation of the firm’s sustainability programme, water consumption in the plant is reported to have decreased by 77% compared to 2011.

Zero waste-to-landfill and solar panel installations were also achieved, generating 10% of the energy consumed on average per year.

To contribute to the development of local employment, L’Oréal is employing specialists from the region and partnering with local suppliers.

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Image: L’Oréal plant in the Kaluga region, Russia. Photo: © Oleg Nikishin.