International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Weinfelden/TG – Through its directly held subsidiary, cardboard and corrugated board packaging solutions company Model Holding AG has acquired 100% of the P-WELL Group, which specialises in the production and sale of corrugated board formats and packaging. P-WELL GmbH has branches in Berka Werra (Thuringia), Bad Bentheim (Lower Saxony), Altenberge (North Rhine-Westphalia), Ochtendung (Rhineland-Palatinate) and … Read more
On the 23.12.2015, the president of the Alantana Group, Olten (Switzerland), Dr. Alfred Betschart and Mr. Marcus Mausberg, who to date has been the managing partner of neochem GmbH, Menden (Germany) issued/are issuing a joint statement regarding the positive conclusion of mutual talks concerning the complete takeover of neochem by the Alantana Group.
Strength of Nature, a global company in the $700-million ethnic hair care industry, has acquired the brands Motions, Just for Me, Consort and Groom & Clean brands from Unilever. Strength of Nature also acquired the TCB brand’s business in Africa, making the company full owner of TCB. "The Motions, Just for Me, Consort, Groom & … Read more
Clariant, a supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired a 30% share in Beraca Ingredientes Naturais, which assumed the Health & Personal Care Business of Sabará Químicos e Ingredientes S.A. Beraca is a player in natural and sustainable ingredients. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed. The two companies announced their intention to form … Read more
INTERPOLYMER has been acquired by Zschimmer & Schwarz. By this transaction, INTERPOLYMER becomes part of a strong specialty chemicals manufacturer group while it’s legal presence in the market remains unchanged. Company founder, Norwin Wolff as well as Siegfried Gillich, Vice President Europe, see the acquisition as a sign of continuity: "With the family owned Zschimmer … Read more
Weener Plastic Packaging Group (WPPG), headquartered in Germany, has acquired the shares of its joint venture partner Globalpack and currently owns 100% of Weener Globalpack Indústria Plástica in Jaraguá, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant produces plastic packaging components for deodorants and antiperspirants. The company has been renamed and will operate as Weener Indústria Plástica from … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, entered into an agreement with an intent to acquire a part of the personal care portfolio of Vivimed Labs. This is subject to necessary regulatory, statutory and other approvals. The acquisition will enable Clariant India (a 100% subsidiary of Clariant Group) to offer a wider product portfolio within … Read more
Florida-based Oxygen Development, announced takeover of the majority shares in Carefull Colours Produktions GmbH as of Sept. 1st 2015.
Symrise AG is strengthening its activities in the Scent & Care segment with the acquisition of Pinova Holdings, Inc. (“Pinova Holdings”). Headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia, USA, Pinova Holdings is a leading supplier of ingredients from natural and renewable sources used mainly in the production of perfumes, fragrances and oral care products. With this acquisition, Symrise … Read more
On September 9, 2015, CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co. KG has signed an agreement with a fully owned subsidiary of IOI Corporation Berhad (IOIC) about the sale of its entire industrial business consisting of the production sites in Witten and Wittenberge and its associated business activities in Hamburg. IOIC oleochemical division based in Malaysia is … Read more
Givaudan has acquired 100% of the shares of Induchem Holding AG and its subsidiaries. Induchem’s portfolio of products is based on a wide range of functional active ingredients with proven efficacy results, as well as research expertise in fields such as biocatalysis, metagenomics, and biochemical synthesis. Induchem primarily operates from Volketswil, Switzerland, Toulouse, France and … Read more
Avon has divested Liz Earle, its wholly-owned, UK-based natural skincare brand. Walgreens Boots Alliance, the global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise, acquired the Liz Earle business for £140 million in an all-cash transaction. "Avon remains committed to our strategic priorities, and we are focused on promoting our own skincare and broader beauty portfolio," said Avon … Read more
Coty will merge Procter & Gamble’s fine fragrance, color cosmetics, and hair color businesses into Coty through a tax-free Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The transaction is based on a proposal by Coty valuing the P&G Beauty Business at approximately $12.5 billion at the time the proposal was made. Following the transaction, P&G shareholders will own … Read more
DKSH, the Market Expansion Services provider, has acquired Andreas Jennow, a specialty chemicals distributor in Northern Europe. With this move, DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials strengthens its geographic coverage in Europe, and drives forward the consolidation of the chemical distribution industry. With its Business Unit Performance Materials, DKSH provides distribution services for its clients and … Read more
Following the approval granted by the European Commission under the EU Merger Act on June 11th, APPE’s sale to Plastipak Packaging Inc. is now complete. APPE is rebranded Plastipak Packaging with immediate effect. William C. Young, CEO of Plastipak Packaging, stated “The acquisition to strengthen Plastipak’s position in Europe provides a solid platform for further … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Murad, a clinical skincare brand. This follows the recent acquisitions of Dermalogica, Kate Somerville and REN, which jointly position Unilever as a key player in the personal care prestige segment. Founded in 1989 in Los Angeles, Murad is the first modern doctor brand, with a mission to provide … Read more
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Dermalogica, the world’s number one professional skin care brand. Dermalogica, a global skincare brand in professional salons and spas worldwide, was launched in 1986 in Los Angeles by Jane and Raymond Wurwand; following the earlier creation of The International Dermal Institute in 1983, the first of its kind … Read more
The long-standing company Oeka Oehlhorn GmbH (Oeka), based in Bamberg, has been sold by insolvency administrator Joachim Exner to the Geka Group (Geka). Geka will take over the Bamberg location and retain its employees. Geka, a global manufacturer of brushes, applicators and complete packaging systems for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, is the new owner … Read more
Amorepacific Corporation and Parfums Christian Dior announced the signing of an MOU at the headquarters of Amorepacific in Seoul, a significant step towards a strategic partnership between the two global players. Upon the MOU, Amorepacific offers its ‘Cushion’ technology to Parfums Christian Dior. The two global cosmetics companies – both important players in Asia and … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances, a global creator of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, has made a binding offer for the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a business of Unipex Group. The transaction is structured as a binding offer in order to allow the seller to consult with its French works council prior to entering … Read more