Terje Haglund acquires Zanders

The group around Terje Haglund acquired Zanders and established the new Zanders-Paper GmbH. Dr Marc d’Avoine, insolvency administrator at Zanders, said: “We are pleased that the acquisition was made by paper professionals who are already very successful in the industry. The continuation of paper production at Zanders is thus assured. All know-how carriers remain on … Read more

Clariant increases Ethylene Oxide capacity

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, expands the capacity of its ethylene oxide (EO) unit in Gendorf, Germany. With this investment Clariant continues its development of new EO-based specialties to support a wide range of industries, such as personal and home careNo further details of the investment will be disclosed. “Clariant continues to invest … Read more

IFF-LMC acquires 3 personal care ingredients from Kemin

IFF-Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (IFF-LMC), a cosmetic actives subsidiary of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), has expanded its strategic portfolio with the acquisition of three personal care ingredients and related intellectual property from Kemin Industries, an ingredient manufacturer committed to improving the quality, safety and efficacy of feed, food and health-related products. This acquisition expands IFF-LMC’s … Read more

COSMOPROF WORLDWIDE BOLOGNA 2019 towards sustainability

Cosmoprof is internationally recognised as the place where innovative products and trends in the beauty world are first discovered. A prevailing market trend is undoubtedly a focus on sustainability. Businesses are committed to becoming eco-sustainable in terms of both their organisation and their products while consumers are becoming increasingly aware of natural ingredients and completely … Read more

INOLEX Announces New Flagship US Production Facility

November 27, 2018 (Philadelphia, PA USA) — INOLEX, a global leader in sustainable and innovative beauty care ingredient solutions announced today a major expansion of its US manufacturing capabilities. The expansion, which is set for completion by the second half of 2019, will replace the company’s current US production and warehouse operations with a new … Read more

Beiersdorf startet #FutureFocusDay für Kinder von Mitarbeitern

Hamburg, 23. November 2018 – Es ist eine Frage, die sich jeder Schüler früher oder später stellt: Was mache ich eigentlich nach dem Schulabschluss? Ob Ausbildung, Studium oder Beruf, soziales Engagement oder Gap Year – den Jugendlichen stehen heute alle Türen offen. Umso schwerer fällt es so manchem, sich zu entscheiden. Beiersdorf bietet Mitarbeiterkindern und … Read more

Henkel mit guter Entwicklung im dritten Quartal

„Henkel hat im dritten Quartal eine gute Entwicklung gezeigt. In einem weiterhin herausfordernden Marktumfeld mit Belastungen aus negativen Währungsentwicklungen und steigenden Materialpreisen konnten wir Umsatz, Ergebnis und Profitabilität weiter steigern. Zu dieser positiven Entwicklung haben alle drei Unternehmensbereiche beigetragen“, sagte Hans Van Bylen, Vorstandsvorsitzender von Henkel. „Das insgesamt gute organische Umsatzwachstum wurde insbesondere durch den … Read more

Henkel reports good development in third quarter

“Henkel delivered a good development in the third quarter. In a continuously challenging market environment with currency headwinds and higher material prices, we further increased sales, earnings and profitability. All three business units contributed to the positive development,” said Henkel CEO Hans Van Bylen. “The overall good organic sales growth was mainly driven by our … Read more

WeylChem Group erwirbt das Home Care und Process Catalyst-Geschäft der Catexel Group

Mit Wirkung zum 1. November 2018 haben die International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) und die WeylChem Group das Geschäft für Home Care, Cellulosics und Synthese der Catexel Group von Unilever Ventures erworben. Durch den Erwerb der Catexel Technologies Ltd. und der Catexel Cellulosics Ltd. von Unilever Ventures erweitert die WeylChem Group ihr Portfolio an Veredlungschemikalien … Read more

IOI Oleo opens new lab

IOI Oleo | After having decided to invest in increasing resources for the field of technical applications, IOI Oleo has now inaugurated the newly created Care Studio with 100 clients. The lab equipped for 12 people is dedicated to the development of new applications and textures with an improved skin feel. The company now offers … Read more

German soap producer has declared ordinary insolvency

The soap manufacturer Kappus Group has decided to declare ordinary insolvency. Dr Franz- Ludwig Danko has been appointed as interim insolvency administrator. Production will continue at all the company’s locations and the employees will continue to receive their salaries. The company has a turnover of about 80 million Euros and with an annual production of … Read more

Find the beauty industry of the future at Cosmoprof

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the B2B exhibition in the world for the beauty industry, has announced a new look for the 2019 edition. Over 250,000 professionals from all corners of the globe come to Bologna to discover cutting‐edge technologies, innovative products, and eco‐friendly proposals of the future. To facilitate their visit, business opportunities, and networking with … Read more

Avon launcht personalisierte Beauty-App

Die Beauty-Branche als erstes – digitales Tool, das es den Avon-Vertretern ermöglicht, maßgeschneiderte personalisierte Beratung zu liefern, die durch wissenschaftliche und digitale Innovationen unterstützt wird. Avon gab den Launch seiner Personalized Beauty App bekannt – ein revolutionäres digitales Tool für die Schönheitsindustrie, das es den Vertretern ermöglicht, ihren Kunden schnell und bequem ein ganz neues … Read more

Avon Launches Personalised Beauty App

Beauty industry first – digital tool enabling Avon Representatives to deliver tailored personalised advice backed by scientific and digital innovations Avon today announced the launch of its Personalised Beauty App – a revolutionary beauty industry digital tool that will allow Representatives to deliver a whole new level of personalised service to customers quickly, conveniently and … Read more

Color consultation with the latest NFC technology at the point of sale – Henkel Beauty Care presents the mobile solution Choicify

Finding the right hair color with your smartphone in stores is easy now! Henkel Beauty Care celebrates the next big step into the digital future and has developed Choicify, a mobile color consultation program for the point of sale. Customers can quickly get lost in the jungle of different hair colors on offer. Help is … Read more

Colorationsberatung mit neuester NFC-Technologie am Verkaufsregal – Henkel Beauty Care präsentiert die mobile Anwendung Choicify

Mit dem Smartphone die passende Haarfarbe im Handel finden, ist jetzt ganz einfach! Henkel Beauty Care feiert den nächsten großen Schritt in die digitale Zukunft und hat mit Choicify eine mobile Colorationsberatung für den Point of Sale entwickelt. Im Dschungel des Colorations-Angebots kann der Kunde schon mal schnell die Orientierung verlieren. Damit er direkt am … Read more

The go-to partner in customers’ hearts

Interview | DSM Personal Care and Aroma achieved its best results ever in 2017. Dr Gareth Barker of DSM explains why and talks about the company’s innovation strategy, customer centricity and industry trends to watch out for.  

CPL Aromas acquires dM Fragrances

International fragrance house CPL Aromas has purchased the Spanish company dM fragrances establishing a new full-service operation for CPL in the EU Operating from modern facilities in Barcelona. dM fragrances, also known as Bastet, has an established reputation for supplying fragrances into the Spanish market and beyond. Founded in 1910 the company, like CPL Aromas, … Read more

Düllberg Konzentra opens R&D Centre in Jakarta

Düllberg Konzentra is strengthening its operations in South-East Asia with a new research and development centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. The new centre was opened on 25 September 2018, is a clear signal of the company’s strategic orientation. The new R&D Center in the area of the mega-city of Jakarta will have a dedicated perfumer whose … Read more