Founded in 1962 by Pierre Fabre (1926-2013), it is the parent company of Avène. The company operates in more than 130 countries. In 2012, Pierre Fabre Laboratories had approximately 10,000 employees, 33% of whom worked internationally, while the remaining 6,700 were based in France. The company's business activities are focused on the research, development, manufacture and marketing of cosmetics, prescription drugs and home health products.
