kdc/one

Overview

KDC/ONE, known as Knowlton Development Corporation, is a global contract manufacturer and innovation partner serving the beauty, personal care, home care, and related industries. Operating over 30 manufacturing and R&D facilities across North and South America, the company collaborates with around 1,000 brand names and co-develops approximately 3,000 products every year.

KDC/ONE delivers end-to-end solutions including product ideation, custom formulation, packaging design, large-scale manufacturing, quality assurance, and logistics. The company is distinguished by its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, making it a valued partner for leading brands worldwide.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 450-243-2000
• Website: kdc-one.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kdc-corporate

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Contract manufacturing for beauty, personal care, and home care
• Product innovation and R&D capabilities
• Comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions
• Sustainable ingredient sourcing and practices
• Custom formulation and packaging design
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Brand partnerships and global market expansion
• Supply chain management and logistics

Technologies Used

• AC500 PLC
• AT&T
• AVEVA InTouch HMI
• Act!
• Adobe Media Encoder
• Arena PLM
• Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Backblaze Computer Backup
• CNC Software
• Canon Multifunction Copiers
• Canon Printers
• Cisco Nexus 2000
• Cisco Nexus Switches
• Deltek ComputerEase
• EFI
• Electron
• Express
• FIS
• GRIN
• Gem
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• HPLC
• ICP
• ISO+™
• Inventor
• Macola
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Nginx
• Ning
• Pantheon
• QAD Adaptive ERP
• SAP
• SAP ECC
• SAP S/4HANA
• Slack
• Smartsheet
• Spiceworks IP Scanner
• Spreadsheet Server by insightsoftware
• TrackWise
• Varnish
• Vertica
• Workiva
• Zscaler ZTNA
• eMaint CMMS
• reCAPTCHA

Buyer Teams to Target

Product Development & Innovation

• VP of Product Innovation
• Director of R&D
• Formulation Scientist
• Product Development Manager
• Packaging Engineer
• Regulatory Affairs Manager

Operations & Supply Chain

• Head of Supply Chain
• Director of Operations
• Logistics Manager
• Production Planning Lead
• Procurement Manager
• Manufacturing Director

Quality & Compliance

• VP of Quality Assurance
• Director of Compliance
• Quality Control Supervisor
• Environmental Health & Safety Manager
• Quality Systems Lead
• Validation Specialist

IT & Digital Transformation

• Chief Information Officer
• IT Director
• ERP Systems Manager
• Data Analytics Lead
• Network Engineer
• Cybersecurity Manager

What They Buy

• Manufacturing automation systems
• ERP and supply chain management software
• Quality assurance & compliance solutions
• Packaging materials & design services
• Specialty chemicals & sustainable ingredients
• Industrial lab equipment & analytical tools
• Logistics and fulfillment services

Signals to Watch

• 📆 Major hiring and recruitment drives
• 🧑‍💼 Changes or additions to the executive team
• 🌱 Launch of new sustainability initiatives
• 🛒 Announcements of brand partnerships or client wins
• �� Expansion of manufacturing or R&D facilities
• 💼 Adoption of new digital or automation technologies