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Development Milestones

A Legacy of Excellence

For over two decades, Grascent has independently mastered core technologies and broken through international monopolies, evolving into a fragrance enterprise deeply rooted in China with global influence.
  • 2024
    2024
    Launch of Research Institute

    The Company's performance set a new record.

    The Company's performance set a new record.
  • 2021
    2021
    Became IFEAT Executive Committee

    Dongxia (Cathy) Chen, Vice Chairman of Hangzhou Grascent, became the Executive Committee Member of IFEAT(International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades).

    Dongxia (Cathy) Chen, Vice Chairman of Hangzhou Grascent, became the Executive Committee Member of IFEAT(International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades).
  • 2021
    2021
    Project Initiation

    The Fujian Grascent Project commenced.

    The Fujian Grascent Project commenced.
  • 2020
    2020
    Completion of RTO and VAR Projects

    The RTO and VAR projects were completed and put into operation.

    A new annual production project of 3,500-ton premium aroma chemical and the upgrade of a 5,182-ton premium aroma chemical production line were launched.

    The RTO and VAR projects were completed and put into operation.A new annual production project of 3,500-ton premium aroma chemical and the upgrade of a 5,182-ton premium aroma chemical production line were launched.
  • 2019
    2019
    Twenty Years since Establishment of Hangzhou Grascent

    Launching new products, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency.

    Launching new products, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • 2018
    2018
    Representatives from P&G Visited the Company

    （Since 2008, Hangzhou Grascent has been supplying directly to P&G.）

    （Since 2008, Hangzhou Grascent has been supplying directly to P&G.）
  • 2017
    2017
    Inspection of Cedarwood Oil Base

    Conducted field inspections of the cedarwood oil production base together with the procurement team of Givaudan.

    Conducted field inspections of the cedarwood oil production base together with the procurement team of Givaudan.
  • 2016
    2016
    National Honors

    Recognized as a National Key Leading Enterprise in Forestry and a National Contract-Abiding and Trustworthy Enterprise.

    Recognized as a National Key Leading Enterprise in Forestry and a National Contract-Abiding and Trustworthy Enterprise.
  • 2014
    2014
    Visit by Secretary Xia Baolong

    Xia Baolong (then Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee) visited Hangzhou Grascent.

    Xia Baolong (then Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee) visited Hangzhou Grascent.
  • 2013
    2013
    Our Certifications

    Approved as the Zhejiang Provincial Bio-Sourced Fragrance Engineering Technology Research Center.

    Approved as the Zhejiang Provincial Bio-Sourced Fragrance Engineering Technology Research Center.
  • 2012
    2012
    Plant Relocation

    The Hangzhou Grascent Wumazhou facility reconstruction and relocation were completed.

    The Hangzhou Grascent Wumazhou facility reconstruction and relocation were completed.
  • 2011
    2011
    Establishment of Joint-Stock Company

    The Company underwent shareholding reform and was renamed “Hangzhou Grascent Co., Ltd.”.

    The Company underwent shareholding reform and was renamed “Hangzhou Grascent Co., Ltd.”.
  • 2010
    2010
    Introduction of Strategic Investment

    Brought in strategic investors, including Cybernaut and Qianjiang Venture Capital.

    Brought in strategic investors, including Cybernaut and Qianjiang Venture Capital.
  • 2010
    2010
    Business Cooperation

    Partnered with world-renowned fragrance and flavor company Firmenich.

    Partnered with world-renowned fragrance and flavor company Firmenich.
  • 2009
    2009
    Wumazhou Plant Officially Launched

    Commencement ceremony for the Wumazhou production facility.

    Commencement ceremony for the Wumazhou production facility.
  • 2008
    2008
    Our Honors

    Recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise.

    Recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise.
  • 2007
    2007
    Speech at IFEAT Conference

    Vice Chairman Dongxia (Cathy) Chen represented Chinese enterprises to deliver a speech at 2007 IFEAT Conference.

    Vice Chairman Dongxia (Cathy) Chen represented Chinese enterprises to deliver a speech at 2007 IFEAT Conference.
  • 2005
    2005
    On-Site Inspection

    Global clients visited our production site.

    Global clients visited our production site.
  • 2004
    2004
    Project Appraisal Meeting

    The appraisal meeting for the Campholenic Aldehyde Project was held in Beijing, where experts unanimously assessed it as having reached an internationally advanced level.

    The appraisal meeting for the Campholenic Aldehyde Project was held in Beijing, where experts unanimously assessed it as having reached an internationally advanced level.
  • 2003
    2003
    Torch Program

    Undertook its first National Torch Program project.

    Undertook its first National Torch Program project.
  • 1999
    1999
    Foundation of Hangzhou Aroma Chemical Company

    Founded at the end of 1999, the Company’s first production base was built in Yangxi Subdistrict, Jiande City.

    Founded at the end of 1999, the Company’s first production base was built in Yangxi Subdistrict, Jiande City.
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