Company Profile

February 2016 Edition

 INSPIRE YOUR
EVERYDAY WELL-BEING.
LA CURA E LA BELLEZZA
PER IL BENESSERE
DI TUTTI I GIORNI.
 WE ARE A
VIRTUOUS COMPANY
WE WORK WITH
GREAT CARE
CREATIVITY AND
PASSION
We create body care products that are inviting,
efficacious and full of character.
Each product is crafted from superior quality
ingredients, studied with scientific precision.
Every formula is the result of a rigorous process
that guarantees its properties and efficacy.
We take pride in purity and integrity.
We are committed to serving people and
respecting the environment.
 GFL boasts state of the art production facilities, which
ensure efficient production processes and lessen their
environmental impact. Our product lines are designed
to be sustainable.
The fact that we are now a global company is thanks to
our vocation for innovation.
Our mission is to offer consumers outstanding quality
soaps, shower gels, shampoos and creams: we believe in
quality in terms of both form and function.
Our products are beautiful to look at and a pleasure to
use, an everyday well-being.
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 TODAY’S
NETWORK

HEADQUARTER IN LUGANO (CH)

Corporate offices in 4 countries

More than 180 employees
Commercial offices in 6 countries
We distribute to 86 countries
Over 600 million pieces of output
Highly computerized warehouse
management
Over 2000 distributors in the world
Factory of 18,500 square meters and
more than 18,000 pallets
 TODAY’S
NETWORK
FACTORY / LOGISTIC WAREHOUSE IN ITALY
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FACTORY / LOGISTIC WAREHOUSE IN ITALY
 TODAY’S
NETWORK
COMPANY IN NEW YORK (US)
 CAPABILITY

COSMETICS CARE

DESIGN:WHAT YOU NEED TO EXPRESS YOURSELF!

DESIGN: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

QUALITY CONTROL: THE ADDED VALUE

FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT

THINKING ENVIRONMENT: HOW GFL MINIMISES ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

PACKAGING THE FUTURE: SUSTAINABILITY DESIGNED INTO ALL

 COSMETICS
CARE

* In house laboratory
* Research and development always in progress
* Biodegradable and hypoallergenic raw materials
* Extracts of natural origin
* Range with organic extracts

When GFL decides to create a new line of cosmetics,

it considers each of the following goals:
To be as Environmental friendly as possible
To Respect human health
To Develop effective formulas, using actives capable
of satisfying expected functions
To Enrich these formulas with selected fragrances
and an aesthetic appeal
 COSMETICS
CARE

Dossier (PIF)

GFL creates and regularly updates a

PIF complete Product Information File
(PIF) for each of its cosmetics, in
compliance with the cosmetic law.

MICROBIOLOGICAL
STUDIES We have the ability to conduct quality
tests on the products to demonstrate
special actions or claims.
STABILITY RAW
TESTING MATERIAL
Our cosmetic teams can propose
specific fragrances to match the
mood of your range or your brand.
 COSMETICS
CARE
WE ARE ABLE TO DO MANY QUALITATIVE
TESTS ON OUR FORMULAS
Dermatologically tested
Microbiologically tested
Challenge test
Paraben free
Nickel tested
BHT free
Formaldeide free
Petroleum free
EDTA free
No silicone
Cocamide DEA free
Vegan friendly
Free of Synthetic colorants

FRAGRANCE
Natural substances
Aromatherapy properties
Essential oil based
Allergen free
 DESIGN:
WHAT YOU NEED TO
EXPRESS YOURSELF!

The right design can make all the difference!

We are able to develop innovative projects based
on the wishes of the customer,
taking into account the needs of the
industrialisation of the product.
We constanty create new proposals, specifically
designed for each client, offering a continuous
stylistic renewal.
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 DESIGN: RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT

We believe the correct way to promote company

growth is through the development of new products
and technologies.
In April 2014 we created a new Research and
Development team, with the goal of studying new
packaging, new technologies and new products,
prior to the requests of the market.
GFL has invested more than 13 million euros in the
last 3 years in machines and innovations to reach
this target.
BOTTLE SET

100%
COTTON POUCH
WITH EMBROIDERED
LABEL
- swinging bottle
with round bottom
-security seal label

Novotel logo
embossed on bottle

Concept 2: Iconico
(N) proposal NOV10
design www.gfl.eu
top view
ROSS LOVEGROVE ® CYLINDER IN ABS
WHITE TRANSPARENT

96,5 mm

140 mm

163 mm
21 mm

WHITE BAND COLORED 140 mm

www.gfl.eu side view www.gfl.eu
 COOPERATION WITH FAMOUS DESIGNERS

Ross Lovegrove is a designer and visionary
whose work is considered to be at the very
apex of stimulating a profound change in the
physicality of our three dimensional world.
Winner of numerous international awards
his work has been extensively published and
exhibited internationally.
Stefano Giovannoni has designed hugely
successful products including the “Girotondo”
and “Mami” series in steel for Alessi. His
bestsellers include the Bombo range for Magis.
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba are famed for
their unconventional bathroom, kitchen and
living area design; the couple have shot to
stardom in the Italian design scene through
their work for brands such as Moroso, Poltrona
Frau, Cappelini and Boffi. However, they also
design for architectural projects, create sets for
stage and screen and plan exhibitions.
 QUALITY CONTROL:
THE ADDED VALUE
plastic injection
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We audit our suppliers to maintain quality

control and conduct ongoing training
We check all raw materials and components
We test our production continuously for
flexible packaging
quality control
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We check all our products in stock

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we save energy with:
* caulked production area
* ”free Cooling” System
* high efficiency electric current transformer
* high efficiency air compressors
* heat energy recovery system
we save water with:
* no use of water during production process
* washing consumption optimised at full blast
* use of biodegradable raw materials.
FRIENDS OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
we select the raw materials with:
* attention to the chemical properties
* uniformity to the ecological standards
* respect of environmental requirements
* vegetable origin
 FRIENDS OF THE
ENVIRONMENT

we save kilometers with: how we reduce waste and resource consumption:

* logistic and packages optimization *materials easy to separate and recyclable
* products designed with their transport in mind *directly recycled during the production process
* rationalisation of the shipment/pickup turnover *constant research for smart packaging
* when possible, suppliers are chosen within a 60 km radius * use of PET and other ecofriendly material
 THINKING
ENVIRONMENT:
HOW GFL MINIMISES ITS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

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Ecocert - http://cosmetics.ecocert.com - is a
private organization that certifies the organicity of
a product. It focuses primarily on the raw materials
(natural / synthetic) but it also checks the entire
production chain, ending with the product disposal.
EU Ecolabel is a mark given to products that respect
severe ecological criteria along their entire life cycle.
This European standards refers to the formula,
packaging and performance of the products.

Nordic Ecolabel trademark is an effective and simple 100% Vegetable soap

marketing tool that is a guarantee that products have
On request, we are able to supply soap made with
fulfilled stringent environmental and climate criteria.
RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm oil) from
It works toward a sustainable consumerism and
our certified source.
production, which are key factors in achieving a
sustainable society.
 PACKAGING THE FUTURE:
SUSTAINABILITY
DESIGNED INTO ALL

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Renewable or recycled raw materials avoid the need to use
precious virgin resources such as trees and petroleum to
produce new products.
Products made with PCR materials can be recycled, another
environmentally responsible action.
Plastic derived from the renewable source of corn starch.
Compostable materials: PLA e Materbi in development for
future packaging.
Wherever possible in the production of our own collections
we use 100 % recycled PET, 100 % recycled HDPE,100%
recycled cardboard, and paper pulp from 100% post
consumer recycled paper.
Soy-based inks for paper and carton printing, which are
naturally low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
PACKAGING THE FUTURE:
SUSTAINABILITY
DESIGNED INTO ALL

Studying the environmental impact of our packaging

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)
The LCA analysis aims to assess the environmental impact
arising from different packaging, comparing them with each
other. The study analyzes all phases of the life cycle, from the
raw materials, production methodology, style of packaging
and disposal after use.
The results are expressed in terms of kg of CO2.
Reducing carton dimensions and shipping costs: we
standardise the carton size in order to fit as much as possible
on to a pallet and we never exceed maximum weight.
We ship full truckloads and consolidated orders when
possible and encourage customers to order less frequently to
save shipping costs and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Smart distribution: distributors warehouse are strategically
located to correlate with customer demand to accommodate
efficient local deliveries and minimize delivery to customer.
COMMERCIAL Gfl commercial structure for each area is based on a country manager,

STRUCTURE who handles the sales in the field with one or more key account managers.
Each area has a dedicated back office team based in lugano.

HOW WE WORK:

COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
DIVIDED BY AREA

MAIN PROJECTS
COUNTRY MANAGER
AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

OPERATIVE SUPPORT TO
DISTRIBUTORS AND HOTEL
KEY ACCOUNT

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

DEDICATED BACK OFFICE

 GLOBAL
COVERAGE
CONTACTS:

IBERIA
spain@gfl.eu

FRANCE BELGIUM
france@gfl.eu

DACH & NORTHERN

EUROPE
dach@gfl.eu

UK & IRELAND
uk@gfl.eu

CENTRAL EUROPE
ce@gfl.eu

ITALY
AMERICA / CANADA italy@gfl.eu
IBERIA
USA
UK info@gflamenities.com
ITALY
OTHER COUNTRIES
FRANCE BELGIUM info@gfl.eu
DACH & NORTHERN EUROPE
CENTRAL EUROPA
MIDDLE EAST
REST OF THE WORLD

Headquarters
hopal is a collection of sustainable skin and body care products where we contrast
the pureness of white tubes and metallic colour designs with ecological Nordic
Ecolabel certified cosmetics and recycled paper packaging.
 natural and organic certified
cosmetics enriched with organic
extracts and perfumed with
botanical essential oils
 THE
RERUM NATURA

“A sublime symphony of fragrances

for your body and soul.”
 I’m Anyah, a high quality and eco-friendly amenities
collection. I have been created to give you an invigorating
boost while totally respecting the environment.
My cosmetics are perfectly formulated to keep skin and
hair healthy. My packaging is designed to reduce CO2
emissions, no wonder the range meets the EU Ecolabel
criteria!

YOUR PERSONAL All products with the Ecolabel certificate are listed inside the catalogue.

ECO HEALTHY
TREATMENT,
ENJOY!
 GENEVA GUILD

serene to be

Contemporary in style but somehow very

familiar, a true modern classic. Simple clean
lines with subtle use of colour ensure the range
blends seamlessly into any bathroom setting
An exotic experience of luxury and wellbeing.

Vitalising Bath Cream with Ginseng.

Restructuring Shampoo with Eruca Sativa.
Protective Conditioner with bio-hydrolyzed green walnut extract.
Restoring Body Cream with vitamin E.

Fine ingredients and exotic fragrances: Prija is a warm and

earthly complimentary line. Produced in Italy by GFL
according to very high qualitative standards, it appeals to
customers who are sensitive to the quality of cosmetics, and
to the design of complimentary items.
with notes of soothing lavender, restorative rosemary,
balancing geranium, calming camomile.
A fragrance revealing a subtle way
to live the perfume, for both women
and men. 1747 is now a refined
collection of courtesy products made
up of scented cosmetics and soaps.
LET YOUR
GUESTS
FEEL
AT HOME

www.gfl.eu
GFL sa
via Sorengo 1
(CH) 6900 Lugano
T. +41(0)91 9607500
F +41(0)91 9607599
www.gfl.eu
info@gfl.eu
www.gflskincare.com

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February 2016