Background briefing
Thalgo was founded in 1964 and has been family owned since 1999 by Jean-Claude Sirop, CEO and his son Bernard Sirop, MD.

Main products and services
The original French marine spa brand, Thalgo has been led by science and marine research from the outset and is renowned for treatments and products that deliver excellent results.
Thalgo brings together the best in spa and beauty and continues to push the boundaries of innovation, providing spas with on-trend treatments and products. Thalgo is inspired by thalassotherapy spa treatments that use real seawater and seaweed to effectively treat a range of conditions. The sea contains a wealth of treasures for health and wellbeing which Thalgo harnesses in its range of spa treatments and skincare products. For almost 50 years, Thalgo has explored the sea depths and identified specific seaweeds with anti-ageing, slimming, detoxifying, rebalancing, hydrating and soothing properties.

Thalgo takes a 360-degree approach which combines professional cosmetics and treatments, homecare products, nutritional supplements and medi-spa equipment with the therapist's professional consultation to provide a complete solution with optimum results for the client and optimum revenue for the spa.

Additional products
The Thalgo Group includes spa brand Terraké, skincare brand Ella Baché, which is based on nutridermologie and Perron Rigot – depilatory wax experts.

In addition, the Thalgo Group includes organic make-up brand Couleur Caramel and dermo-cosmetics brand Novexpert. The Group also offers beauty training and has its own International Beauty School plus Thalgo Spa Management – created in 2001 – which offers spa creation consultancy.

USPs
Thalgo is committed to making our partners' business a success. Luxurious and results-focussed treatments, high-performance skincare innovations, first class training and account management, marketing and communications support... just a few of the reasons which make Thalgo your perfect marine spa and beauty partner.

Top clients
Stoke Park Hotel Spa and Country Club, UK; Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort, UK; Chuan Spa at The Langham, London, UK; Headlam Hall, County Durham, UK; Conrad Bali, The Langham Xintiandi, Shanghai, China; Movenpick Resort & Spa, Dead Sea, Jordan; and Kempinski Hotel, Turkey.

How many spas do you supply?
Over 500 worldwide.

Where in the world?
Ninety countries worldwide.

Plans for 2013
The Group's three-year objective is to grow worldwide by 25 per cent. A large part of our focus will be on growth in Asia.

The Middle East and North America are also looking to be strong markets, so we will also aim to develop business in these areas.

Thalgo relaunched its spa ritual, Indocéane early this year, which offers a journey to the Far East with 'stopovers' in exotic locations. The company is also launching a BB cream – both retail and professional versions – and will also relaunch the Thalgo premium skincare line Exceptional at the end of 2013.

New markets for 2012 included Mexico, Kazhakstan, Georgia and Mongolia. For 2013, the focus is on Asia, the Middle East and North America.

In 2012, the Group opened an office in Singapore to serve the Asia market.

Who’s who?
Jean-Claude Sirop, CEO; Bernard Sirop, MD; Michel Gras, international export director; Marian Green, managing director Thalgo UK.