International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Inter Parfums has entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with London-based Graff Diamonds for the creation, development and distribution of fragrances under the Graff brand. The eight-year agreement has three 3-year automatic renewal options, potentially extending the license until December 31, 2035. Commenting, Jean Madar, Chairman & CEO of Inter Parfums, Inc. stated, “For … Read more
European distributor of raw materials for the pharmaceutical, dietary, food, feed, cosmetics and perfumery industries for 30 years, Quimdis has strengthened its presence in one of the main markets in Europe with the opening of a new branch in Germany. Present in France (headquarter in Levallois and industrial site in Grasse), Italy, Spain, Morocco and … Read more
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AkzoNobel today announces the sale of 100% of its Specialty Chemicals business to The Carlyle Group and GIC for an enterprise value of €10.1 billion. This transaction creates two focused and high performing businesses – Paints and Coatings, and Specialty Chemicals – as part of its strategy announced in April 2017. The transaction is expected … Read more
As part of its 2020 strategy to strengthen its capabilities in natural flavour solutions for its customers, Givaudan has entered into an agreement to acquire 40.6% of the shares of Naturex, a French public listed company, for EUR 135 per share and a total consideration of EUR 522 million. This agreement is subject to all … Read more
L’Oréal and Armani have extended their license until 2050. Founded in Milan in 1975 by Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house attracts luxury customers from all over the world with its elegance. Since 1988 L’Oréal develops through its Luxury Division high-end lines of perfumes, skin care and make-up, benefiting from the inspiration of Mr. Armani. … Read more
CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH is delighted to announce that it obtained the EFfCI Certification for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Cosmetic Ingredients, Standard 2017. Dr. Stefan Borchert, President and CEO of CLR: "The GMP certification reinforces the sustained development of CLR’s integrated management system, which already encompassed our quality management (ISO 9001:2015), … Read more
The winners of the Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards have been announced. The initiative has been organized in collaboration with the international trend agency Beautystreams to celebrate the whole beauty industry and all its segments. The Cosmoprof Awards, recognising finished product companies’ projects with the biggest impact on the market, and the Cosmopack Awards, celebrating innovation … Read more
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Cosmetic & personal care application dominated the demand in the farnesene and accounted for over 35% of the total demand in 2015. Farnesene derived squalene, through biotechnological route, is used as a useful ingredient in anti-ageing and moisturizing cream formulations. Strong cosmetics growth expected from Europe and Asia Pacific market may promote farnesene demand and … Read more
Kolb Distribution, wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), acquired Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN). Elementis Specialties Netherlands is now wholly owned by Kolb and renamed to KLK Kolb Specialties B.V.. KLK Kolb Specialties manufactures surfactants and further specialties and will expand the existing Kolb business portfolio in terms of product range and market … Read more
International beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack Industries has announced its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, as it approaches its 15th anniversary. Since its foundation in 2003, a steady year-on-year growth has transformed the company into a global organisation. Now, with over 250 employees on four continents and an annual turnover approaching €100 million, it … Read more
Plastic packaging supplier Weener Plastics (WP) Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, has acquired bottle manufacturer Artpack in Russia. The transaction closed on 20 February 2018 for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition fits perfectly within WP’s global expansion strategy. Artpack, founded in 2003, is strategically located in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Region – approximately 400 km east … Read more
Michael J. Fevola, Ph.D., joins the company’s senior ranks as Vice President leading the company’s global research and development functions. “The addition of Mike enables accelerated pathways to commercialization for new products, which is critical as we continue to innovate in our fast-moving industry. Mike’s passion for green chemistry is a perfect fit with the … Read more
Sabinsa Corporation has elected the analytical testing services company Eurofins Scientific, an international specialist in analytical testing with specialties in probiotic and supplement raw material analysis, as their global partner for botanical raw material ID testing as well as testing on Sabinsa’s patented extracts and probiotic ingredients. Identity testing of proprietary ingredients can get complicated … Read more
2M Holdings Ltd (“2M”) is delighted to announce that, following its recent acquisition of Dusseldorf based company CE-O2 GmBH, it has now acquired Franken-Kosmetik-Chemiehandel GmbH & Co. KG (“FrankenChemie”), a privately held, distributor of specialty chemicals, based in Nuremberg, Germany. Mottie Kessler MBE, Chairman & CEO of 2M said: “2M is seeking opportunities to expand … Read more
Starting January the 1st, 2018, Dr. Matthias Seemann was appointed chief executive officer of KahlWax. The former CEO Ulrich Huntenburg retired from his position on December the 31st of last year and joined the advisory board. Dr. Seemann entered the company back in July 2017 as additional managing director to support the Management Board. He … Read more
Sven Gehrig, responsible for cosmetic safety and information at Wala, talks about the new ISO 16128 for natural cosmetics. In order to get a harmonised international approach and to finally put an end to consumer confusion, the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) developed an international standard entitled “Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural … Read more
With an official ground-breaking ceremony HCP Packaging Group started the expansion of the manufacturing facilities at its Rusi site in in Bavaria, Germany. The expansion programme involves the addition of two new production buildings on the existing Rusi site, installation of new equipment for injection moulding and decoration of cosmetics packaging, which will increase the … Read more
Make sure to join us again for a series of complimentary Marketing Trends presentations at in-cosmetics Global, supported by COSSMA as a media partner. Discover what the big beauty questions are for 2018 and gain the insights to answer them, such as: Is the beauty industry doing enough to engage men? How can I be … Read more