The founder of pioneering French cosmetic active ingredient manufacturer Silab, Jean Paufique, has died at the age of 93.
Paufique established Silab (Société Industrielle Limousine d'Application Biologique) in 1984 to valorise animal blood for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
In 1991, Paufique, as a true visionary, made a decisive shift by choosing to focus exclusively on plant-based raw materials.
A bold man and builder, recognized for his pioneering and combative spirit, he chose a governance model based on the virtuous circle of independence and self-finance.
He was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2012 in recognition of Silab being a world leader in the engineering of natural active ingredients.
“Jean Paufique was above all a man with strong human and ethical values, close to his collaborators,” said a Silab spokeswoman.
“Over the years, he instilled his dynamism and convictions in all his teams, building a committed company, dedicated to innovation. All employees join his family in their grief,” she added.
“As he had wished, the implementation of a Supervisory Board and a Management Board ensures that the Silab adventure continues on the road to success."
The spokeswoman added: “The company remains independent and family-owned and will carry on managing its operations and development.”
Personal Care Global recently visited Silab’s 75,000 m2 headquarters near Brive-la-Gaillarde in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-central France: https://personalcaremagazine.com/story/45837/staying-ahead-of-the-pack.
