KDC/ONE Acquires Cosmetic Laboratories of America

kdc/one Acquires Barony Universal

October 1, 2025

Manufacturing

kdc/one (Knowlton Development Corporation, Inc.) has acquired the assets and certain liabilities of Barony Universal, the U.K.'s largest independent filler of personal care and household aerosol products. The acquisition expands kdc/one's European manufacturing footprint and aerosol capabilities, enabling broader product offerings and increased global reach for both companies.

Cornell Capital-Backed KDC/ONE to Merge with HCT Group

December 17, 2019

Manufacturing

KDC/ONE, a Cornell Capital-backed custom formulator and manufacturer, entered into a definitive agreement to combine with HCT Group to create an integrated global provider of manufacturing and packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care industry. The transaction brings together complementary capabilities in formulation, design, manufacturing, filling and logistics, with existing ownership (Cornell Capital, CDPQ, Investissement Québec, HarbourVest) reinvesting alongside HCT management; specific financial terms were not disclosed.

kdc/one Acquires V Manufacturing & Logistics

October 12, 2021

Manufacturing

Knowlton Development Corporation (kdc/one) has acquired V Manufacturing & Logistics (VML), a California-based small-batch contract manufacturer specializing in beauty and personal care products. The strategic purchase expands kdc/one's West Coast manufacturing network and adds small-run formulation and personalized production capabilities to its end-to-end beauty, personal care and home care services.

Prime Matter Labs Acquires Cosmetic Development Laboratories

October 26, 2021

Manufacturing

Prime Matter Labs has acquired Torrance, California-based Cosmetic Development Laboratories (CDL) to establish Prime Matter Labs West. The acquisition expands Prime Matter Labs' geographic coverage and production capacity—doubling its manufacturing footprint to nearly 200,000 square feet—and strengthens its contract manufacturing and product development capabilities for beauty and personal care brands in North America.

Mitsui & Co. Acquires Dermaceutical Laboratories (D-LAB)

August 21, 2023

Consumer Products

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has agreed to acquire all shares of Dermaceutical Laboratories, LLC (D-LAB), a Bergen County, New Jersey-based cosmetics ODM and contract manufacturer. Mitsui will position D-LAB as the core beauty & personal care (BPC) business in the Americas, leveraging Japanese technologies and Mitsui's procurement and global network to expand capabilities and scale in the U.S. market.

Cornell Capital-Backed KDC/ONE to Acquire Zobele Group

February 19, 2020

Consumer Products

KDC/ONE, a Cornell Capital-backed global contract manufacturer for beauty, personal care and household products, has agreed to acquire Zobele Group, an Italian-based innovator and manufacturer of home and air care products. The deal (financed with significant reinvestment from Cornell Capital and CDPQ) expands KDC/ONE’s global manufacturing footprint and capabilities; Zobele’s management and headquarters in Trento, Italy will remain in place.