From Gojo - LPK to MPH1865:
a new professional adventure
Following the recent liquidation of Prodene Klint Laboratories, MPH1865 acquired LPK’s formulas, equipment, and production lines in order to expand its product range and strengthen its soap manufacturing capacity. As part of this same approach, we have surrounded ourselves with experts by integrating some former employees of the laboratories into the MPH1865 teams. Among them, we invite you to discover the testimony of Grégory Nunes, who has joined us as Deputy Industrial Director of the soap division.
Can you tell us a little about your career path, particularly at GOJO-LPK?
My career at GOJO-LPK has been both progressive and highly educational.
I started as a machine operator, with my hands in the machine, then moved on to team leader, where I discovered and applied Lean tools. I quickly realized that performance required solid methods and genuine team involvement.
I then took on responsibility for maintenance, then for the site, before becoming its director. Each position allowed me to better understand the industrial tool as a whole. At each stage, I structured activities with clear performance indicators, whether in production, maintenance, or safety. I implemented approaches such as FMEA, problem-solving routines, and other Lean tools, always with a view to continuous improvement and team autonomy.
It’s a career path that I’ve built in the field, with commitment, rigor, and passion. What I’ve learned is that individual progress is inseparable from collective progress. And that’s the vision I continue to uphold today.
Following the closure of GOJO-LPK, how did you experience this transition at MPH1865?
It was a powerful moment, both personally and professionally.
When an adventure like GOJO-LPK comes to an end, it’s never insignificant. But I chose not to just sit back and accept this transition. I wanted to remain active, building on everything I had achieved with the teams over the years.
Rather than turning the page abruptly, I saw it as an opportunity to bounce back and move on to a new, meaningful project. And it was in this context that MPH1865 was born. What immediately appealed to me was the opportunity to bring continuity to what I had started, while building something new with ambitious prospects.
It was both a new beginning… and a logical continuation.
What convinced you to join the MPH1865 team?
What convinced me above all else was the ambitious and concrete industrial project: starting from scratch to create a new production site is a rare opportunity. It’s the kind of challenge that makes you want to get up in the morning.
But what really hooked me was the company’s vision: building a high-performing organization, yes, but also one that is humane and sustainable. I immediately sensed a sincere desire to do things right, as a team, and for the long term. This is exactly the kind of environment I want to be part of.
How did you find settling into the company?
Very naturally. From the very beginning, I felt trusted and listened to. I was given autonomy, while still being there to share the vision and objectives.
The atmosphere is dynamic and constructive, with committed teams who are eager to move forward. There is a real openness to change and co-construction, which creates a very motivating environment. You feel that you can make suggestions, experiment, and push boundaries. And that is invaluable.
What skills or experience do you bring to your new role?
I bring with me a 360° view of how an industrial site operates, built up gradually over the course of my career. I started out in the field, then worked my way up to site management, which now gives me an understanding of operational, human, and strategic issues.
And today, what motivates you on a daily basis in this new adventure?
What motivates me is building something concrete and meaningful.
Setting up a factory, putting the right tools in place, building a strong corporate culture… it’s a real long-term project, and I love it.
But what is particularly important to me is the human dimension. Passing on knowledge, helping teams grow, creating a strong and aligned collective—that’s what gives value to everything we build. I have always believed that “knowledge is only valuable if it is shared”, and it is this conviction that guides the way I manage and support teams.
I want us to move forward together, with pride, and one day be able to look back and say, “We did it, and we did it together.”