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
With its expertise in biotechnology (fermentation and enzyme biocatalysis), fine chemicals and plant extraction technologies, the Solabia Group has decided to acquire Algues & Mer, a company created in 1994 with its head office in Ouessant (Brittany, France). The island of Ouessant is classified as a biosphere reserve of the Iroise Sea by UNESCO and … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has entered into an agreement to acquire Fragrance Resources. Founded in 1987, Fragrance Resources is a privately-held, family-owned fragrance company. For almost 30 years, it has distinguished itself with exceptional creative talent and quality service to faster-growing regional customers. The company has facilities in Germany, North America, France, and China. … Read more
Coty Inc. announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ghd (www.ghdhair.com), a premium brand in high-end hairstyling appliances from Lion Capital LLP for approximately ₤420 million (ca.USD$510 million) in cash. The transaction will be funded with a combination of cash on hand and available debt facilities. Upon closing, the acquisition is expected … Read more
RAKO, X-label und Baumgarten sind stolz darauf, die Vertragsunterzeichnung über einen Zusammenschluss bekannt zu geben, um eines der weltweit führenden und innovativsten Unternehmen ihrer Branche zu werden und sich nachhaltig in den Wachstumsregionen und -märkten ihrer Kunden zu etablieren. Gemeinsam werden sie ihren Kunden ein breites Produktportfolio, effizientere Prozesse und innovative Lösungen bieten. Der Zusammenschluss … Read more
– Alltub stärkt seine Position als weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Tubenmarkt durch Zusammenschluss mit deutschem Spezialanbieter –
Alltub Group ("Alltub" or “the Group”), a global leader in collapsible aluminum tubes and owned by Aurora Capital Group, announced the successful acquisition of Karl Höll GmbH & Co. KG ("Karl Höll" or ‘the Company”). Headquartered near Düsseldorf in Germany, Karl Höll is a specialist for collapsible aluminum and laminate tubes with annual production capacity … Read more
Edelmann, Anbieter von Verpackungslösungen aus Karton und Papier, hat das amerikanische Verpackungsunternehmen Bert-Co Industries in Ontario/California und Pulaski/Tennessee übernommen. Damit ist das Heidenheimer Unternehmen auf dem weltweit größten Verpackungsmarkt mit zwei eigenen Produktionsstandorten vertreten. Ein Vertriebsbüro für die USA wurde bereits im Juni 2015 in New York eröffnet. Schwerpunkt von Bert-Co, gegründet im Jahr 1930, … Read more
Mit Wirkung zum 1. August 2016 hat die Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH das Hamburger Unternehmen Schütz & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG) übernommen. Schütz & Co. konzentriert sich auf die kundenspezifische Distribution von pharmazeutischen Wirk- und Hilfsstoffen. Gegründet 1892, arbeitet das Unternehmen als langjähriger Partner mit namhaften Herstellern zusammen und beliefert international führende Pharma- und Kosmetikunternehmen … Read more
Avantor™ Performance Materials and NuSil™ Technology LLC, both portfolio companies of New Mountain Capital LLC, have signed a definitive agreement to merge. This merger will create the global leader in ultra-high-purity materials for the life sciences and advanced technology markets, as the demand for such materials grows due to technological advances, market expansion and the … Read more
Albéa has acquired 100% of the shareholding of Scandolara Tub-Est s.r.o, which operates a laminate tubes facility in Levice, Slovakia. Scandolara Tub-Est serves global and regional brands across Europe, primarily in the oral care market. Its 130 people achieved sales of circa €20 million in 2015. The plant holds multiple ISO certifications. Thus, Albéa now … Read more
Coty Inc. announced a quarterly loss as charges associated with recent acquisitions more than offset improving sales in its fragrance business. The company has been aggressively hunting deals to improve its business and grow its footprint. Last year Coty said it would acquire much of Procter & Gamble ’s beauty business, including labels such as CoverGirl makeup, … Read more
Blueair, ein weltweiter Marktführer für Luftreinigungslösungen mit preisgekrönten und führenden Filtertechnologien und -designs, gab heute seine Übernahme durch Unilever bekannt. Blueair-Gründer Bengt Rittri erklärte, die Übernahme würde noch mehr Menschen in die Lage versetzen, ihre Gesundheit zu schützen, indem sie mit Hilfe von Blueair-Luftreinigern Verunreinigungen wie schädliche Feinstaub-Rußpartikel, Allergene, Chemikalien oder Viren aus der Raumluft … Read more
Blueair, a world leader in air purifying solutions with acclaimed leading-edge filtration technologies and design, announced today it has been acquired by Unilever. Blueair founder Bengt Rittri said the acquisition will enable even more people to protect their health by using Blueair air purifiers to remove indoor airborne contaminants such as hazardous PM2.5 sooty particles, … Read more
Lonza hat heute ihre Absicht zur Übernahme von InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Inc. ("InterHealth") bekannt gegeben, einem führenden Unternehmen in der Forschung, Entwicklung, Herstellung und Vermarktung von gesundheitsfördernden Nahrungsmittelinhaltsstoffen insbesondere für Nahrungsergänzungsmittel. InterHealth hat ihren Sitz in Benicia, CA (USA) und ist ein Portfoliounternehmen von Kainos Capital. InterHealth bietet mehr als 15 markengeschützte Inhaltsstoffe an, darunter ihr … Read more
Hallstar, a specialty chemistry company based in Chicago, has acquired bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. Located in Montpellier, France, Oléos’s proprietary oleo eco-extraction technology produces 100 percent natural, sustainable and clinically proven bioactive compounds for cosmetic applications including anti-aging qualities, dark spot diminishment and skin whitening. “Oléos’s capabilities and technology will enhance Hallstar’s technology platform with … Read more
Innospec Inc. announced that it commits to acquiring the European Personal Care and Home Care business of Huntsman Corp. Based in Belgium with manufacturing sites in France, Italy and Spain, the business employs approximately 430 people and has sales revenue of around $230 million. The deal would significantly expand Innospec’s product line for foaming surfactants for … Read more
L’Oréal has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IT Cosmetics, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands in the United States for a cash purchase price of 1.2 billion US dollars. Founded in 2008 by Jamie Kern Lima and Paulo Lima and co-owned by TSG Consumer Partners, IT Cosmetics was developed with plastic surgeons … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to purchase Dollar Shave Club. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Dollar Shave Club (DSC) has grown into a full male grooming business with its lifestyle brand empowering 3.2 million members. In 2015, DSC had turnover of US$152 million and is on track to exceed US$200 million in … Read more
Johnson & Johnson has completed the acquisition of Vogue International, a privately-held company focused on the marketing, development and distribution of salon-influenced and nature inspired hair care and other personal care products, for $3.3 billion in cash. About Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson has approximately 126,500 employees at more than 250 Johnson & Johnson … Read more