The group specializing in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients has has inaugurated a newly integrated headquarters and laboratory hub in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This move builds on IMCD’s continued investment in life science and speciality markets in Southeast Asia, following the acquisition of Euro Chemo-Pharma and its subsidiary Biofresh in 2023.
Inaugurated on 5 February 2026, the revamped site brings together all IMCD Malaysia headquarters and laboratory facilities for food, beauty and home care applications under one roof. The new location combines technical capability, application development, and customer engagement spaces.
The Kuala Lumpur hub consolidates technical and commercial teams that were previously spread across multiple locations. Customers and suppliers now benefit from direct access to a broad range of end-market experts, laboratories, and application capabilities — all in one central location.
The site includes a Beauty & Personal Care Laboratory and a Beauty Studio to support formulation development for skin care, sun care, hair care, toiletries, and colour cosmetics. The Beauty Studio is designed for speed and flexibility, offering more than 20 market-ready chassis formulations based on consumer trends and proven ingredient technologies, enabling tailored prototypes in as little as half a day.
“By combining our teams, laboratories, and equipment in one shared space, we make it easier for our technical and end-market experts to work closely with each other, and with our customers and suppliers. That collaboration is what drives better outcomes and reflects how we work every day, winning together as a team,” said Serene Cheng, Managing Director of IMCD Malaysia.
