International Express Service
IES was created in 1993 by François-Patrick SABATER, our CEO, in the Provencal site of Marseille.
For 27 years, IES has been expert in the distribution of raw materials for professionals in the cosmetic, fragrance and flavor industries.
The head office is in the Marseille area, in the city of Allauch. The distribution center and the administrative offices are located on this site. A sales team is also based in the Paris area, in Levallois-Perret. An office is also located in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai.

The History
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1993
Creation of IES
Distribution fragrance ingredients of Givaudan and Aromas Ingredients
Distribution UV filters Parsol
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1994
Distribution flavors ingredients of Givaudan
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2001
Distribution UV filters and vitamins of Roche
(after the commercial handover by Givaudan)
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2004
Distribution UV filters and vitamins of DSM, after the sale by Roche
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2005
Distribution Aromas Ingredients of DSM (Linanyl Acetate and Linalool)
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2007
Distribution molecules from Ex-Quest, after the acquisition by Givaudan
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2014
Distribution actives of DSM (Alpaflor and Pentapharm Portfolios)
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2015
Distribution raw materials from Jiangsu Xinrui Aromatics Ltd
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2018
Extension of fragrances ingredients Givaudan distribution area in EMEA
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2020
Distribution 100% pure and natural raw materials of the range Fragrances & Flavors from Albert Vieille
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2020
Construction of our new factory, expansion of storage space
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Distribution 100% pure and natural raw materials of the range Cosmetics from Albert Vieille
Our values and our certifications
Our mission
Contribute to excellence in the production of perfumes, flavorings and cosmetics.
IES Ingredients cultivates a dynamic ecosystem to ensure long-term development. At the heart of this ecosystem, our suppliers stand out for their leadership both in the remarkable quality of their ingredients and their widely recognized CSR commitment. At the same time, we have also voluntarily and with conviction committed ourselves to a CSR approach. IES Ingredients intends to spread this commitment throughout its value chain and identify the major economic, environmental and social challenges of the future and devise solutions to meet them. We signed the United Nations Global Compact on May 10, 2019 and have renewed this commitment annually. In 2019, our CSR performance was evaluated by Ecovadis and awarded the Bronze Medal.
Our employees are involved on a daily basis to offer a responsive service and respond precisely to the requirements expressed by our stakeholders.
An e-mail address is available to all stakeholders to alert us to any violation of the code of conduct and any questions about our CSR approach: ethics@ies-ingredients.com
Our values
IES has earned the trust of its clients by relying on three pillars:
DYNAMIC
IES Ingredients is first and foremost a team of dynamic and responsive employees whose aim is to do better every day for all of us. Our spirit of cohesion and our shared vision make our employees a high-performance team.
ATTENTIVE
We listen to all our stakeholders to find the most appropriate solutions. We support our customers in the design and production of innovative, modern and trendy products.
COMMITTED
Our company builds long-term relationships with our customers and suppliers while taking long-term action for the future of our planet! The commitment of our employees enables us to build a more united and responsible society.
Since November 2017, we have obtained ISO 9001 certification for the quality management system at our Allauch site in order to continuously improve customer satisfaction and to provide compliant products and services.
The distribution
IES is the partner of prestigious manufacturers who are leaders in their markets. We are the exclusive distributor of :
DSM Personal Care, France, Belgium, Luxembourg & Monaco
DSM Aroma Ingredients, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Latvia, Greece, Croatia, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey & Egypt
Givaudan Fragrances Ingredients, EMEA area (Europe, Middle East & Africa)
Givaudan Flavors Ingredients, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain & Italy
Albert Vieille SAS, EMEA area (Europe, Middle East & Africa)
Jiangsu Xinrui Aromatics Ltd, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain & Italy.
Our distribution area :
Cosmetic ingredients :
France, Belgium, Luxembourg & Monaco
Fragrance ingredients :
EMEA area
Flavors ingredients :
EMEA area
