The Estée Lauder Companies is strengthening its U.K. manufacturing network with a strategic move to bring more of its luxury candle and home fragrance production in-house, positioning the United Kingdom as the global manufacturing hub for candles across its prestige fragrance portfolio.
From left to right: Jo Dancey, global brand president, Jo Malone London; Alex Gregorian, SVP, global manufacturing and engineering; Roberto Canevari, chief value chain officer; Nadine Graf, president, EUKEM; Stéphane de La Faverie, president and CEO; William P. Lauder, chair of the board of directors; Maria Genouzos, VP, EUKEM and APAC manufacturing; Pernilla Nyberg, SVP, general manager, U.K. and Ireland; Jamal Chamariq, SVP, EUKEM and TR value chain; and Ben Smith, Whitman plant manager, celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Whitman manufacturing facility in Petersfield, U.K.Estee Lauder
As part of the investment, Estée Lauder will integrate select candle and home fragrance capabilities from long-time supplier Contract Candles, assuming the lease of one of the company’s U.K. facilities and gradually onboarding about 50 employees. The expansion also adds new research and development and quality capabilities to Estée Lauder’s U.K. operations.
The move gives Estée Lauder greater operational control over a fast-growing home fragrance category while improving supply chain resilience. Following the integration, the U.K. will become the primary manufacturing base for candles sold under brands including Jo Malone London, Tom Ford and Aerin worldwide.
The investment underscores Estée Lauder’s continued focus on expanding its prestige fragrance business and strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem as consumer demand for premium home scent products continues to rise.Estee Lauder
The announcement coincides with the 60th anniversary of Estée Lauder’s Whitman manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom, which produces more than 90 million skin care and fragrance units annually. Since fiscal 2020, the company has invested $72 million in the site, supporting automation, sustainability projects, quality systems and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
The investment underscores Estée Lauder’s continued focus on expanding its prestige fragrance business and strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem as consumer demand for premium home scent products continues to rise.
