Beauty Industry

ELC’s Oevel Campus Celebrates 60 Years

The Manufacturing & Fulfillment Campus today spans over 100,000 square meters and has grown fivefold since its original footprint.

October 17, 2025

By: Rachel Klemovitch

Assistant Editor

The Estée Lauder Companies celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Manufacturing & Fulfillment Campus in Oevel, Belgium.

Since its opening in 1965, the Oevel Campus has developed into a state-of-the-art manufacturing, fulfillment, and biotech hub.

Today, the campus serves as a cornerstone of the company’s global value chain and is one of its largest manufacturing facilities by volume, annually producing over 100 million prestige beauty products, which are then shipped to over 100 countries.

The Oevel Campus’s transformation over six decades reflects The Estée Lauder Companies’ strategic investments in technology, sustainability, and talent.

Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented,

“The evolution of our Oevel Campus is a powerful reflection of how The Estée Lauder Companies honors its heritage while moving boldly into the future. As one of our most advanced and sustainable manufacturing sites, our campus here exemplifies how we are reimagining beauty through innovation, quality, and responsibility – driven every day by the passion and expertise of our people.”

Today, the campus spans over 100,000 square meters across multiple buildings, having grown fivefold from its original footprint.

The site now includes a cutting-edge BioTech Hub in nearby Olen, advancing The Estée Lauder Companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation.

The Oevel Campus has evolved from the original ‘Lauder Blue Plant’—inspired by the packaging used at the time—into a future-ready campus that supports over twenty brands.

The facility enables rapid new product launches and personalized manufacturing, with advanced technologies and AI integrated throughout.

William P. Lauder, Chair, Board of Directors, The Estée Lauder Companies, said,

“Nearly sixty years ago, my grandparents, Estée and Joseph Lauder, laid the cornerstone of our first facility here in Oevel, establishing what would become a vital part of our global operations. From those early days, our Oevel Campus has evolved into a vibrant community and one of our most advanced centers for manufacturing and innovation… This anniversary is both a celebration of our people and a tribute to the enduring partnerships that have shaped The Estée Lauder Companies’ legacy in Europe.”

The celebration brought together hundreds of the Oevel Campus employees, Belgian government officials, media, and leadership from across The Estée Lauder Companies for a day of reflection and recognition.

Guests explored a heritage exhibit, toured the manufacturing plant, and unveiled a commemorative sixtieth-anniversary mural.

The Oevel Campus’s growth and transformation exemplify ELC’s focus on operational excellence, transformative innovation, and its enduring commitment to Belgium and Europe.