Perfection is Achieved through Quality and State-of-the-Art Technology

In our industry, the name Mane is synonymous with fragrance and flavor formulations andraw materials. The private, family-owned company traces its roots back to 1871 when Victor Mane began producing fragrance materials from flowers and plants in the region of Bar sur Loup, France. Victor’s sons, Eugène and Gabriel eventually took the reins and from 1916 to 1958, they modernized and expanded the business to include international markets. In 1959, Eugène’s son Maurice took over. He further increased the company’s production abilities, including entry into the flavor market for the food industry, the creation of research laboratories, and the development of an international network of subsidiaries and affiliates. Maurice retired in 1995 to become Chairman of the Monitoring Committee. Today, his eldest son Jean is President of the Directorate, while his other son, Michel is President of Mane Americas, which is headquartered in New York.

Michel Mane

Jean Mane

Highly skilled in the research and development of raw materials from natural sources, Mane keeps up with new technology (molecular distillation, CO2 extraction, biotechnologies, etc.). Among the raw materials they produce are essential oils, concretes and absolutes (France & Turkey), resinoids, natural specialties, molecular distillation products, CO2 extracts (India), natural isolates, biotechnology molecules, and chemical products from synthesis or hemis synthesis, ensuring independence, diversity and quality unmatched by their competition.

Mane's R&D Research Center

In an effort to mimic Nature, Mane developed their own proprietary technology to capture the molecules emitted by parts ofbotanical species while respecting their environment. This non-destructive extraction technique coupled with modern analytical tools have lead to the identification of high odor value molecules with low detection threshold, thus enabling the design of breakthrough olfactive accords such as the "marine accord" which paved the way to modern perfumery in the late 1980's throughout the last decade of the 20th century.

The increasing demand for natural fragrances from all sectors has also encouraged Mane to develop natural molecules for use in perfumery. Biochemistry has broadened the Perfumer's palette and thus its creativity in providing them economical natural ingredients other than essential oil isolates.

Mane Indonesia

One additional example of vertical integration is Mane's Microcaps® encapsulation technology which provides additional sensorial advantage and functionality to consumer products. This entirely new delivery system opens new fields in product development using fragrances of increased stability and complexity to be released where and when needed.

The horizontal integration approach has allowed Mane to create a network of competence to bring marketers and retailers ready-to-market innovations. Cosmeting® is the first customized interface for the development of beauty products and combines the creative and technical know-how of companies operating in different sectors of the more global "beauty and cosmetics' industry. Cosmeting® is an ever-changing tool, which combines the right mix of companies expert in their field to translate futuristic trends into new textures and gestures. Mane will unveil the third edition of Cosmeting® at the LuxPack Ingredients show in Monaco.

Mane USA, Wayne, NJ

Mane has been the first French company in its domain to obtainthe ISO 14001 certification, thus demonstrating its commitment to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Their premise of sourcing natural products is based on sustainable development, meaning without harming the environment, guaranteeing its maintenance and preservation for future generations, and generating resources for the local population to improve their quality of life.

Mane also recognizes that its human resources are its most important assets. The company provides a two-year training program to their apprentice fragrance designers at their international headquarters, including a stimulating two-month internship in onedesignatedcreative center abroad. This diversity in background and sensitivity, the even more diverse palette of quality raw materials, its advanced technology and its constant marketing innovations justify Mane's position as a global leading designer and supplier of fragrances to the beauty and home enhancement industries.

La Saree Factory, France

Mane now has more than 1,350 employees around the world and produces its flavor and fragrance formulations at ten sites worldwide. Their factories are recognized by the industry as using the most advanced technologies, which are developed through continuous research.

Their network of subsidiaries throughout the world makes it possible to transfer technologies and products within the Group easily, guaranteeing high-quality service as well as consistent product quality.