More than 45 years of French know-how

Founded in 1978 by Philippe and Jeanne Lemoine, Groupe Lemoine has developed unique expertise in the manufacture of cotton-based skin care and hygiene products. In just a few years, this small family business became the market leader in Europe and N° 2 in the world, with over 300 international customers and 10 factories on 5 continents. Recognised expertise, which is based not only on its capacity for innovation but also on its strong commitment to sustainable development.

1978

Lemoine industrial foundation in heart of Normandy, France

1985

Start of the cotton buds assembling in La Martinique, Normandy

1995-1998

Integration of stick extrusion, plastic box injection and coil and pleats productions in various facilities in Normandy area

1998

Acquisition of pads production plant in Emst, The Netherlands

1990-2010

International sales development

2010

After the destructive fire of La Martinique plant, relocation of buds assembly plant at La Blanchardière, Flers, Normandy

2010-2013

Construction of an new brand factory for the buds assembling activity in Caligny, Normandy

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2014

Acquisition of Lemoine Germany, entity producing pads, pleats, balls and buds in Oederan, Germany

2015

Creation of Lemoine Estonia a pad production in Loo, Estonia

2016

Acquisition of Albasa, entity producing pads, pleats and balls in Saint Vicenç de Castellet, Spain

2017

Creation of Lemoine Philippines a ball production site in Binan, Philippines

2018

Extension of buds assembling facilities and merger of coil and carding process in Caligny, Normandy

2018

Creation of Lemoine Degasa Cotton Industry, a cotton buds production unit in Cuernavaca, Mexico

2019

Creation of Lemoine Textisol Cotton Industry, a web and pads production unit in Cocentaina, Spain

2017-2023

For many years now Groupe Lemoine teams are involved in sustainaibility at all level, on product as for instance with our 100% carton box and paper stick. In green energy but also through action to save water, reduce waste as well in our purchase quality policy in favour of short circle.

2020

During the Covid Pandemic, our French and Dutch factories have hardly worked to manufacture essential medical devices. France produced rhino-pharyngeal swabs and surgical masks and The Netherlands surgical masks.

2022

The Lemoine family, heavily invested in French industry for nearly 50 years, bought the Peaudouce brand in 2020.
In 2022, the group relaunched this iconic French brand of babies products, all of whose products are made in France. (key article of Figaro of 8th of March 2024)

2023

The 45th anniversary of Groupe Lemoine marks longevity of the company supplying products of high quality.