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The story of L’ORÉAL began over 100 years ago when Eugene Schueller, a young Parisian chemist with an entrepreneurial spirit formulated, manufactured and sold the first hair dye to local hairdressers. Over the course of time, L’Oréal has reinvented itself to stay on the forefront of innovation - adapting to meet the changing needs of our consumers, including how we manufacture our products. L’Oréal’s 42 manufacturing plants worldwide are specialized by technology and positioned close to markets for efficiency. All facilities have a commitment to sustainable production and innovative technologies. L’Oréal’s Florence plant, located in Northern Kentucky, manufactures hair care products for brands including L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Redken, Matrix, Biolage and Pureology. The 685,984 square foot facility features 18 processing vessels, 28 packing lines, 15 automated guided vehichles, and a wall-to-wall system that integrates component suppliers into our facility, reducing production time, costs and environmental impacts. Florence Manufacturing is leading the way for commercial renewable energies in Kentucky. In support of our global sustainability strategy Sharing Beauty with All, Florence will house the largest commercial solar array in the state with the installation of approximately 5,000 solar panels. The array is projected to cut CO2 emissions in Kentucky by approximately 1,195 metric tons per year. We continually seek out community sustainability partners
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to share best practices and exchange ideas and are pleased to have developed local partnerships with the Cincinnati Zoo, the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Coalition and the Green Umbrella. Florence manufacturing has also taken the collective approach in support of workforce initiatives. We have joined forces with the Northern Kentucky chapter of the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education Inc. (KY FAME) , collaborating with neighboring companies and educators to build a pipeline of technical talent in our region. In addition to our commitment to sustainability and workforce initiatives, the 300 employees of Florence manufacturing rally behind the L’Oreal philanthropic mission. It has become a part of our DNA. Through our work in the Northern Kentucky community, we strive to make a difference by finding ways to promote the health and well-being of others and assist those in need or underserved in the community. Among the many philanthropic initiatives, Volunteer Day is our largest event. On this day, all operations cease to provide an opportunity for L’Oréal employees across the globe to participate. Our people are a powerful source of a positive change worldwide leading landscaping activities, renovating community and housing centers, collecting clothes and food, up-skilling generations, helping people with disabilities and bringing positive vibes to underprivileged kids. The real Beauty for all our employees is being aware of another’s needs and doing something positive about it. NKY
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