Korea Kolmar, US Pennsylvania Second Plant Starts Full Operation: Leap to Global Cosmetics Manufacturing Hub
Korea Kolmar's second plant in Pennsylvania, USA, has begun operations, further solidifying its status as a global hub for cosmetics manufacturing. This plant operation marks a critical turning point, aiding the expansion of Korea Kolmar's global production capacity in the North American market.
Overview of the Pennsylvania Second Plant
Korea Kolmar has completed a new second plant on US soil, securing the ability to produce over 300 million cosmetic units annually. Production will focus on core skincare and sun care products, complementing the product portfolio of the existing first plant through this facility expansion.
The second plant spans an area of 17,805㎡ and can produce approximately 120 million units annually, contributing to a combined production capacity of about 300 million units alongside the first plant. Including the output from the Canadian subsidiary, the overall North American production capacity reaches approximately 470 million products, the largest among ODM companies in North America.
With this plant's operation, Korea Kolmar has reduced tariff burdens in the US and established a system to respond more swiftly to local demand.
Production Innovation through Advanced Technology
The Pennsylvania second plant was designed incorporating the know-how of the Korea Sejong Plant. AI-based quality monitoring technology and process optimization systems are applied to the main production infrastructure, including filling rooms and packaging rooms, minimizing defect rates and enhancing reliability in quality control.
Furthermore, optimizing process flows, logistics, and worker layouts secures both operational efficiency and stability. This technological base is a strategic choice aimed at establishing a competitive global manufacturing center beyond mere production expansion.
Obtaining the OTC certification for sunscreen production from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed for the local production of a wider range of cosmetic items, extending to fundamental care, sun care, and color cosmetics.
Strengthening Strategic Brand Partnerships
Strategically, for global brands that prefer the 'MADE IN USA' label, Korea Kolmar's second plant serves as an important partner. By securing tariff benefits from local production and flexibility in customized product development and production, the potential to support brand clients' swift market responses is embedded.
This collaborative system shows potential for expansion beyond North America, to Europe and South America, with Korea Kolmar intending to continue expanding its production infrastructure and technological innovations to meet diverse global client demands.
With the establishment of the second plant, Korea Kolmar has effectively enhanced its global competitiveness based on the largest production capacity among North American ODM companies.
Korea Kolmar's Vision and Prospects
An official from Korea Kolmar stated, "The significance of the second US plant is immense as it marks the first case of a Korean cosmetics company establishing production space directly on US soil." They added, "Collaborating with global brands, we can respond flexibility to segmented market demands, enabling a faster and more strategic entry into the US and other regional markets without tariff burdens."
Looking forward, Korea Kolmar plans to use this foundation to offer customized services to global customers and seek various collaborative opportunities to solidify its foothold in major overseas markets like North America, Europe, and South America.
In Conclusion
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