International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Clariant and Huntsman have combined in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction. The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. On a pro forma 2016 basis1, the combination of both companies will create a global specialty chemical company with sales of approximately $13.2 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion and a combined enterprise … Read more
Ashland has acquired privately owned Pharmachem Laboratories, a provider of quality ingredients to the global health and wellness industries and high-value differentiated products to fragrance and flavor houses. Under terms of the stock purchase agreement, Ashland will pay $660 million in an all-cash transaction that is expected to be completed before the end of the … Read more
LVMH has acquired a majority share in Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Marc Chaya and Francis Kurkdjian will continue in their current roles as Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director, respectively, and will remain shareholders of the company. Maison Francis Kurkdjian has since its founding in 2009 created contemporary fragrances. Consistent with the vision of the two … Read more
Silgan Holdings, a supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, has completed its acquisition of the dispensing systems business of WestRock. This business is a global supplier of highly engineered triggers, pumps, sprayers and dispensing closure solutions to major branded consumer goods product companies in the home, health and beauty markets. It operates a … Read more
Evonik will acquire Dr Straetmans of Hamburg, Germany. The company specializes in developing and marketing alternative preservatives for the cosmetic industry. The move allows Evonik to complement the broad specialties portfolio of its cosmetics business. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities. It is expected to be finalised in the first … Read more
Henkel acquires Nattura Laboratorios headquartered in Guadalajara, Mexico, and associated companies in the USA, Colombia and Spain. Through the acquisition Henkel will further strengthen its Hair Professional business and expand its footprint in both the emerging and mature markets. The transaction includes a portfolio of brands in Henkel’s core category Hair Professional. Major brands are … Read more
Infopro Digital, a multi-media company in professional information, has developed many major BtoB trade shows in the luxury packaging sector, such as Luxe Pack, in Monaco, New York and Shanghai. Beauteam, specialized in communication and events in the Beauty industry since 2008, has developed the "MakeUp in…" events, successively in Paris, New York, Seoul, Sao … Read more
Evonik’s acquisition of the Air Products specialty additives business also benefits the cosmetics business of the German specialty chemicals company. “We are adding interesting products to our actives and polymer portfolio for the cosmetics industry along with an attractive formulation technology,” says Dr. Tammo Boinowitz, head of the Personal Care Business Line at Evonik. The … Read more
Elementis has entered into an agreement to acquire SRLH Holdings (SummitReheis) from an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners for an enterprise value of US$360 million. SummitReheis will become part of an enlarged personal care business within Elementis. For the year ended 31 December 2016, SummitReheis is expected to report revenue of US$134 million and … Read more
Silgan Holdings Inc., a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with WestRock Company to acquire its specialty closures and dispensing systems business. This business is a leading global supplier of highly engineered triggers, pumps, sprayers and dispensing closure solutions to major branded … Read more
The transaction follows several years of global growth for Inolex and will allow the company to focus on its strengths in the personal care ingredients market. “This transaction represents an important strategic milestone for Inolex as we focus on providing innovative ingredients for the beauty care and consumer care markets,” said David Plimpton, President and … Read more
Air Liquide’s subsidiary Seppic, designer and supplier of specialty ingredients for health and beauty, has finalized the acquisition of the Serdex division of Bayer. This acquisition strengthens Seppic’s footprint in natural active ingredients for cosmetics. The global specialty active ingredients for cosmetics represent a market over €900 million, of which natural active ingredients are a … Read more
L’Oréal has signed a definitive agreement with Valeant to acquire the skin care brands CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi for a cash purchase price of 1.3 billion US dollars. CeraVe was founded in 2005 and offers a range of advanced skin care products, specifically cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, healing ointments and a dedicated baby line developed with … Read more
STOCKMEIER Group expands presence in Austria and Eastern Europe with a stake in HDS-Chemie in Vienna
Becca Cosmetics, a prestige makeup brand offering innovative complexion and color products that flatter a wide range of skin tones, is now officially part of The Estée Lauder Companies. The acquisition of Becca Cosmetics is in keeping with the Company’s portfolio strategy to identify high-potential brands that offer a long-term outlook for success. Becca Cosmetics … Read more
Bogart Group, which specializes in the creation, manufacture and commercialization of luxury fragrances and cosmetics, has announced its acquisition of 100% of German fragrance and cosmetics chain, HC Parfümerie Group. Founded 40 years ago by the Warschau family, today HC Parfümerie Group is a German retailer with a network of 80 boutiques and 7 franchise … Read more
The Axium Group has acquired Lapac to strengthen its activity of plastic injection with the company Loire Plastic Industrie. The company Lapac, based in St Rémy la Vanne (F-77), was founded in 1981 by Jean-François Pinel. It manufactures lids and flip top caps (mono and bi-color) and produces stick/roll-on for the cosmetic and personal care … Read more
O.Berk Company has acquired the assets of VPI Packaging and its complete line of capabilities and products for the Personal Care market to broaden the company’s capabilities. VPI will transition its customers and supplier relationships to O.Berk. The company will integrate and offer VPI’s Personal Care products through existing sales channels and sales force specialists. … Read more
UK Packaging company Collcap and Quadpack have merged. The combined group which retains the Quadpack name is now a leading presence in Europe for the manufacture and supply of packaging solutions to the beauty industry. The two companies bet on their respective complementary strengths to grow as a leading presence in Europe for the manufacture … Read more
Cutest Systems are pleased to announce that they have acquired Reading Clinical Research (RCR Aspect Ltd) as part of ongoing business growth and expansion. RCR Aspect is a CRO specialising in human volunteer studies for beauty care, medical devices and pharmaceutical products and this acquisition will strengthen the portfolio of services that Cutest Systems can … Read more