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Quimdis Relocates to Grasse

Mar 1st, 2017
Savannah Saunders
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Quimdis Aromatique will move to the Parc d’Activités ArômaGrasse in Grasse, France in March. The move is expected to expand companies capabilities with a more modern and efficient facility. Production activity in Mouans-Sartoux will pause from March 15 to March 31 and will resume on April 3 after the move. Pending deliveries will continue from the company’s logistic partners.

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