At RNA Corporation, our mission is to help create innovative products that lead to success for our brand partners. We believe all customers are entitled to the best quality products possible, and therefore commit ourselves to adhering to strict formulation guidelines, regulatory requirements, and continuous process improvement.
We also believe that innovation is the key to greatness and brand differentiation, which is why we continuously strive to create new formulas across multiple categories such as hair care, skin care, and OTC topical drugs.
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RNA Corporation is a full service turnkey contract manufacturer helping brands create amazing and innovative personal care products. We handle all the behind-the-scenes work including concept ideation, testing, manufacturing, packaging, and fulfillment allowing our partners to focus on innovation, marketing, sales, and their customers. We make life easeir for businesses, and open new opportunities for growth and expansion.
We began in 1983 as an R&D laboratory helping small and growing brands access new and innovative formulations. In 1989, we expanded to including contract manufacturing services for our partners.
Over the years, we grew to meet demand and introduced new formulation categories such as general market hair care, skincare, and hot fills. In 2012, we began offering FDA approved OTC formulations for topical products. Since our beginnings, we've gone from a small lab to to our current 300,000 square foot office and warehouse located in Blue Island, Illinois. We offer full turnkey or split turnkey manufacturing services to help solidify supply chain for our partners. We continue to improve through automation and technology to best provide for our brands.
Our expertise is personal care products and cosmetics, including body care, haircare, skincare, multicultural and textured hair products, OTC topical drugs, and more. We've worked with both large, international brands and small, growing businesses.
We provide our full commitment to our partners regardless of size.
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As a full turnkey contract manufacturer, we handle the entire production process for our partners starting from formulation all the way through packaging and fulfillment. Along the way, we'll handle the quality control testing and more to ensure our products are of the highest quality.
We are committed to providing the best quality products to our customers by adhering to strict formulation guidelines, regulatory requirements, and continuous process improvement. Our fully-staffed R&D is constantly innovating new products and solutions across personal care categories. We even offer custom built tools for clients to access critical information about their products at a moment's notice.
Our success is directly tied to our brand partner's success, so we strive to meet deadlines and can boast a 99% delivery rate as tracked by our partners.
Our library contains over 3,000 base formulas, and we create more than 250 new and novel formulas each year. Our expertly staffed R&D lab ensures compliance to Prop 65 and EU standards, and can optimize your product for the best quality possible. From ideation to shipment, our team of chemists, tests, formulators, and process engineers ensures the quality of the product is the best in the industry.
Our Blue Island facility contains Analytical, Microbiological, and Quality Control testing labs. We handle all aspects of testing to ensure a consistent and high-quality product for our partners. We ensure batches are within COA specifications, and test on-line for fill weight, closure torque, bill of material conformity, and many other quality metrics.
Our compliance and regulatory experts are up-to-date on changing laws and regulations around the world, and update our resources accordingly. We'll handle FDA testing and other outside protocols, such as HRIPT and more. We handle the legwork to ensure our products don't run into any legal roadblocks.
Our 300,000 square foot facility has more than 25 filling lines capable of producing up to 500,000 units per day of mixed products. Our top-of-the-line equipment includes batching kettles set up to make multi-batch formulas, primary machine to fill bottles, jars, tubes, etc., and secondary machinery for all packaging needs.
We source only the best quality materials for our products to guarantee they ship without damage or defects. We believe packaging is a reflection of what's inside and can help attract customers. We're committed to quality throughout the entire manufacturing process, packaging included.
As a full service turnkey contract manufacturer, we provide third-party logistics solutions so our customers can focus on what they do best. Our Blue Island facility can easily receive, store, and ship our partner's raw and finished products to help lower warehousing and inventory management costs, as well as streamline the entire process.
Founder, and Chief Executive Officer
Muhammad founded RNA Corporation in 1983 as a haircare formulation laboratory with the goal of helping brands launch innovative products. As the company has expanded to include full turnkey contract manufacturing services, he has maintained his position as CEO and continues to work closely with RNA's partners to help best discover success based on his decades of experience in the industry. As the leader for the company, he sets the standard for our excellence in quality and customer care.
Chief Operating Officer
Nadia has been with RNA for almost two decades and oversees operations as well as customer relationships, works closely with the planning team to onboard new brand partners and get their products created. In addition, she works with the product development team to drive new projects forward and has been behind several hundreds new product launches. She has been integral in the success of many new brands and has helped realize the tremendous growth our company has experienced.
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Tariq has been with RNA for over a decade and has helped create the technology infrastructure that is used across all departments and nearly all functions of the organization. Our proprietary platform helps RNA lower costs, increase efficiency, and reduce errors. He currently oversees the sales and marketing department and has the singular goal of helping brands win. His mission is to align RNA's core strengths with customer needs to enable rapid time to market with next generation products.
Director of Innovation and R&D
Mohamed Omer brings a wealth of experience from his extensive background in research and development at leading companies like Colgate Palmolive and L'Oreal. During his tenure with these industry giants, he played a pivotal role in creating impactful and innovative products for globally recognized brands, spanning all phases from concept and formulation to market launch. His ability to blend scientific rigor with creative innovation has consistently resulted in products that exceed market expectations.
In the entrepreneurial realm, Mohamed has collaborated with several startup brands, leveraging his industry knowledge and vision to develop groundbreaking product portfolios that redefine market standards. His work with startups focuses on creating disruptive products that drive growth and carve out new niches. Mohamed's unique blend of corporate and entrepreneurial experience enables him to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, fostering a holistic understanding of the beauty and personal care industry. His dedication to innovation and excellence makes him an invaluable asset, consistently enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional results that resonate with consumers and stakeholders alike.
Director of Quality
Reid brings over three decades of experience in quality management and has been instrumental in advancing RNA's quality standards and service offerings. He manages the entire quality department, overseeing batch testing, raw materials testing, quality assurance on production lines, and assay testing using HPLC and GC. His comprehensive approach ensures that every product meets stringent quality benchmarks, contributing significantly to the consistency and reliability of our manufacturing processes.
In addition to his testing responsibilities, Reid handles all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manages audits from customers, vendors, retailers, and the FDA. He has implemented continuous improvement programs that drive excellence throughout our operations and ensures strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols. Reid's dedication to maintaining high standards supports the production of products that consistently meet and exceed client and customer expectations, upholding RNA's reputation for quality and reliability in the industry.
Chief Financial Officer
Noman has been with RNA for nearly half a decade, and boasts nearly 20 years of finance and accounting experience both in the United States and overseas. Noman has helped RNA continue to grow and expand to provide the best full turnkey contract manufacturing services possible for our partners. Noman oversees finance, accounting, legal matters, as well as the human resources department.
Noman not only handles all areas of pricing and finance, but is diligently works to ensure RNA can meet our brand and retailer expectations with one of the strongest cash management capabilities in the industry, which is required to scale brands to work with mass chain retailers.
Additionally, Noman works to ensure we are compliant with all modern accounting methods as well as management of all Account Payables, Receivables, and complicated payment structures.
Director of Microbiology
Richard brings over three decades of microbiological testing experience and was one of the original influencers who helped establish the USP testing standards still in use today. His vast expertise has been instrumental in shaping rigorous quality control processes that set industry benchmarks. Leading a dedicated team, he leverages state-of-the-art instruments and methodologies for efficient and thorough testing. This advanced approach guarantees the highest standards of product safety and quality while significantly reducing turnaround times, allowing our customers to receive their finished products faster than ever.
Richard's unwavering dedication to excellence ensures our products consistently exceed expectations and bolster our reputation in the industry.
Director of Compounding
Waheed brings over two decades of compounding experience and leads a team of veteran chemical processors and batching experts. His extensive knowledge and leadership ensure that each of the thousands of batches we produce annually is crafted with the highest quality and adheres strictly to formula specifications. Waheed’s meticulous approach to overseeing the entire production process guarantees that every product meets our rigorous standards of excellence.
In addition to his expertise in cosmetic formula batching, Waheed also oversees the production of over-the-counter (OTC) formulations. His team's dedication to precision and quality control across both cosmetic and OTC products ensures consistent and reliable results. By maintaining these high standards, Waheed plays a crucial role in upholding our company’s reputation for delivering superior products that meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
Director of Supply Chain & Operations
Abrar boasts over a decade of proven expertise in supply chain management, combined with a deep knowledge of cutting-edge technologies and processes. His valuable contributions span various areas, including demand planning, logistics, warehousing, sourcing, and inventory management. By optimizing these critical aspects, Abrar significantly alleviates the burdens on our partners, ensuring they can focus on their core operations without concerns about supply chain inefficiencies.
Working seamlessly across all departments, Abrar ensures a smooth and efficient supply chain, meticulously addressing potential bottlenecks and reducing the risk of stock outs due to variable lead times for chemicals and packaging. His proactive approach and comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics enable our company to maintain consistent product availability, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering strong, reliable partnerships.
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