International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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.
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 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
Qualipac, part of the Pochet Group, won the Luxe Pack in Green Award award in the category Packaging Solutions. The award-winning make-up holder L’Essentiel was born out of the company’s desire to offer a container that encourages sustainable consumption. The product is part of the Pochet Group’s responsible luxury program. L’Essentiel is ultrafine, lightweight and … Read more
The Edelmann Group, a leading global manufacturer of paper and board packaging solutions for the beauty care, health care and consumer brands markets, have acquired 100% of the shares in Elanders Beijing Printing, an entity formerly owned by Elanders AB (publ). Edelmann thereby expands into the production of packaging solutions, primarily folding cartons and rigid … Read more
The Supervisory Board of Beiersdorf in Germany has appointed Stefan De Loecker (51) as Chairman of the Executive Board effective January 1, 2019. He will succeed Stefan F. Heidenreich (55), who will step down from the Executive Board on December 31, 2018. Stefan De Loecker is a Belgian national and was born in Siegen (Germany) … Read more
The former AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals is today being relaunched as Nouryon. The move follows the recent acquisition of the business by The Carlyle Group and GIC and marks the company’s transition to becoming an independent, global specialty chemicals leader. “Launching our new company is a significant milestone to add to our proud history and we … Read more
From October 10-12, more than 3000 delegates from the home and personal care Industry come together at Berlin’s Estrel hotel to take in more than 110 oral presentations and the latest developments presented by 262 exhibiting companies representing more than 500 companies at this year’s SEPAWA. The get together on October 10 will feature a … Read more
Liza Rapay has been named the new head of North America Marketing to run Cosmoprof Las Vegas (CPNA) in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association. All North America marketing operations and functions will report to her in the new Cosmoprof North America office located in New York City. Liza Rapay succeeds Daniela Ciocan, former CPNA … Read more
Ardian, a global private investment house, has entered into an agreement with Moonlake Capital to sell ADA International, a European manufacturer of hotel cosmetics. The management team will remain shareholders of the company. Financial terms will not be disclosed. Ardian Expansion Fund 111 acquired the company in 2014. Since then, the business has grown via … Read more
Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, has entered a partnership with PT Martina Berto, Tbk (Martina Berto), a manufacturer of cosmetic products and herbal medicine based in Indonesia under the Martha Tilaar Group to get access to unique South East Asia plants and algae, with potential to explore and invent new sustainable solutions globally. … Read more
The French container glass manufacturer Saverglass sells its flacon business to the German manufacturer Heinz-Glas, which will expand its customer base and portfolio of own designs. Heinz-Glas, a specialist for complete packaging solutions, produces bottles and jars for the perfume and cosmetics industry and offers numerous finishing technologies as well as matching plastic closures for … Read more
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Paris, 27 September 2018 – The acquisition by BolognaFiere Cosmoprof of the German group Health & Beauty has been officially announced in Paris during a press conference. Gianpiero Calzolari, President of BolognaFiere and BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, Georg von Griesheim, CEO of Health& Beauty, Marcus Reichel, Digital Business Director of Health& Beauty, and Enrico Zannini, General Manager … Read more
“Hard shell, but sensual soft inside” – Because NIVEA succeeded in presenting the product features of a new kind of formula convincingly at the POS (point of sale), the NIVEA Body mousse was awarded on September 25th in the category “Design and Refinement” with the German Packaging Prize 2018. “The tapered design was a very … Read more
Evonik is merging its Personal Care and Household Care business lines together with its associated oleochemistry platform to form a new Care Solutions Business Line. “The new Business Line Care Solution will further strengthen the growth agenda of the segment Nutrition & Care”, says Dr Hans-Josef Ritzert, Member of the Board of Management of the … Read more
Henkel is stepping up its commitment to further promote a circular economy: The company has set itself additional targets embedded in an expanded strategic framework. By 2025, 100 percent of Henkel’s packaging will be recyclable, reusable or compostable*. Within the same timeframe, Henkel aims to use 35 percent recycled plastic for its consumer goods products … Read more
Givaudan has entered into a strategic partnership with Synthite for the development of exclusive innovative natural ingredients for its Fragrance business. The two companies will jointly work on research and development of exceptional qualities of floral and spicy natural ingredients such as jasmine, tuberose, ginger, and cardamom. This new partnership is in line with Givaudan’s … Read more
Arcade Beauty, producer of customised sampling for the beauty industry, has acquired substantially all the operating assets and capabilities of the Suite K fragrance business. Specifically, this includes existing blending and production expertise at the 78,000 square-foot Dayton, NJ facility for viols, mini-products, roller balls, and full-size retail fragrance products. "Expanding into this state-of-the-art facility … Read more