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COSMAX Establishes First European Production Base with Strategic Acquisition of Italy’s Keminova
– Combining K-Beauty technological expertise with Europe’s clean & vegan manufacturing specialization… Strengthening the foundation of ‘Premium’– Operating production bases in six countries across Asia, North America, and Europe… Expanding the identity of ‘K-Beauty’– Maximizing R&D and marketing synergies between the two companies… Expanding the global client base, including Europe On February 20, 2026, at COSMAX’s Pangyo headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Kyung-soo Lee, Chairman of CO
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