Pierre Fabre Marks Its 60th Anniversary

Pierre Fabre Group, founded by Mr. Pierre Fabre in Castres in 1962, has reached its 60th anniversary. Pierre Fabre, which carries out 95% of its industrial production in the Tarn, Hérault, Gers, Lot and Loiret regions in France, exports more than two-thirds of its products to 116 countries.  

Pierre Fabre Turkey General Manager Dr. Hande Demirdere made the following comments on the subject:

"Pierre Fabre Group is a foundation-status company that, since 1962, has conducted important work while remaining true to its roots, with a broad product range from oncology to consumer health, and has given meaning to a significant portion of its profits through social responsibility projects. Pierre Fabre's contribution to humanity through its social responsibility projects registered with this foundation status and its contribution to nature through 'Respect for Nature' activities is a source of pride for the entire world. This humanist value-driven approach, established by Mr. Pierre Fabre and proving that real success can be achieved by showing respect for nature and humanity, will have positive impacts on the lives of future generations as well."   More than 95% of Pierre Fabre Group products are manufactured at 7 facilities in the Tarn, Hérault, Gers, Lot and Loiret regions in France. On the other hand, Pierre Fabre Group, which achieved EUR 2.5 billion in sales in 2021 in pharmaceutical products (45%) and dermocosmetic products (55%), realized two-thirds of these sales in countries outside France.  

60 Years

1962 - The Birth of Pierre Fabre Laboratories

A born entrepreneur, Pierre Fabre decided to combine his profession of pharmacy with botany, a passion he was deeply attached to, after his first commercial success. Thus Pierre Fabre Laboratories was born.

1965 - The Invention of Dermocosmetic Products

With the chamomile shampoo produced by Klorane, a new business area—dermocosmetics—was created, and dermocosmetics later became an area of activity especially in pharmacies. This step is one of the important milestones in Pierre Fabre's history, reflecting the company's desire to touch everyone's lives in every area "from health to beauty."

1976 - The Group's Focus: Respect for Nature

The selection of appropriate plant species, their more respectful cultivation, the construction of a plant extraction facility in Gaillac, the establishment of laboratories and botanical gardens, the discovery of the properties of Avène-les-Bains thermal water, and the formulation of plant-based health and care products.

1999 - The Establishment of Pierre Fabre Foundation

Founded by Mr. Pierre Fabre and aiming to reach people without access to health services around the world, the foundation pioneered the establishment of 97 hospitals and health centers in developing countries over 20 years. It carried out active work in combating diseases such as 'Albinism and Sickle Cell Anemia' in African countries. In regions where albino children were excluded and not admitted to school, Pierre Fabre provided education and health support against albinism and achieved a 70% reduction in mortality rates in these regions compared to other regions.

2011 - Sterile Cosmetics Launch

Sterile Cosmetics, which offers formulas containing only essential active ingredients, composed of the minimum number of components, and free of preservatives, is currently the first and only solution for the most sensitive skin types. New-generation dermocosmetic products were introduced by the Eau Thermale Avène, A-Derma and Ducray brands.

2018 - A New Treatment Option Effective in Metastatic Melanoma Treatment

Pierre Fabre Group signed a global partnership agreement with Array Bio Pharma, a Colorado-based American biotechnology company, in 2015. In 2020, it also obtained the first European marketing authorization in France for one of two molecules in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (in combination with another molecule).