INCREASED PRESENCE IN THE U.S.

GEKA wants to do even more to meet customers' need in the U.S., so it is increasing its production expertise in the United States and installing new management at its location in Elgin, Illinois. Raymond Legassie will assume responsibility for all North American business there starting on July 26, 2010. He is a cosmetic expert who is familiar with the market, customers, and products, thanks to over 20 years' experience in the industry. Legassie will be an important connecting link between Germany and the United States. For GEKA's customers, this means that the company will be able to work intensively in the future to fulfill individual requests and produce specific solutions locally. The result will be shorter logistical paths and increased proximity to customers in order to keep coordination processes running smoothly.