Biesterfeld expands to Brazil

In March 2015 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH started its activities in Brazil. In cooperation with the co-subsidiary Biesterfeld do Brasil, the company has commenced the distribution of specialty chemicals in Brazil. “Currently we are developing our portfolio that contains specialty surfactants, carboxylic acids and other products from organic synthesis. Besides, we have signed a cooperation for … Read more

DSM partners with Ingredients Plus in Asia Pacific region

Effective June 1st, 2015 Ingredient Plus Malaysia will serve as a sole third-party distributor of the full personal care product portfolio in the Malaysia and Singapore regions. Ingredients Plus Malaysia, founded in 2007 by a group of entrepreneurs from the beauty and health care industries, brings over 25 years of experience in distribution of specialty … Read more

Auction April 21st: Oral care processing equipment and packaging lines.

Closure of a complete facility. Everything must go. On April 21st: Auction of an oral care processing equipment, mouthwash bottling and packaging lines as well as utility and support equipment. Everything must go. Items include complete mouthwash filling lines, HPLC’s, palletizers, vessels, tanks, incubators, compressors, warehouse logistic systems by manufacturers such as: Bosch, Fryma, Dionex, … Read more

USA: Dynamic performance of hydroquinone-free products

Hydroquinone-free products are among the most dynamic performers in the U.S. professional skin care market in 2014. Introduced by several leading manufacturers, non-hydroquinone-based products are driving sales in the hyperpigmentation/sun damage skin care concern category, which outperforms the total market growth in 2014, finds recently published report Professional Skin Care: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities, … Read more

Dr. Straetmans strengthens sales team

Dr. Straetmans has strengthened its sales team with two new employees. Timm Zabel is now responsible for the Asian market. He graduated from Hamburg University of Technology with a degree in Process Engineering and International Management and Engineering. Kristin Köhler will now focus on the Scandinavian and Eastern-European markets. Beforehand she worked in the exports … Read more

Oriflame: Production facility in Russia inaugurated

After completing an investment of €150 m, Oriflame’s new production site in Noginsk, Russia, was officially inaugurated. The site comprises production facilities, warehousing and a distribution center. The plan is to produce shampoos, deodorants, liquid soaps, lipsticks and other cosmetic products to serve consultants and consumers in a more efficient way. In order to consolidate … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM SWISS am 28.2. und 1. März in Zürich

Am 28. Februar und 1. März 2015 findet im Messezentrum Zürich die BEAUTY FORUM Swiss statt. Die aktuelle Währungssituation in der Schweiz bietet Unternehmen aus dem Euro-Raum spannende Möglichkeiten, um neue Kunden zu gewinnen! Durch die Stärkung des Schweizer Frankens sind Produkte aus dem Euro-Raum in der Schweiz um ca. 15 Prozent günstiger geworden. Die am … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM SWISS: Feb. 28th and March 1st in Zürich

BEAUTY FORUM Swiss will be held on Feb. 28th and March 1st 2015 in Messezentrum Zürich. Due to the current currency situation, Switzerland is a very attractive market for companies from the European Union to win new customers. Resulting from the strong Swiss Franc, products from the Euro zone are up to 15% less expensive to consumers … Read more

LUM successful on the British Isles

LUM awarded UK distributor Adaptive Instruments The headquarters of LUM GmbH in Berlin-Adlershof hosted the LUM distributors from 21 countries as well as the international LUM sales force in the end of January. During this annual technical and intercultural exchange the basis for further sustainable growth was set. LUM is market leader for innovative analytical … Read more

LUM erfolgreich auf den britischen Inseln

LUM zeichnet britischen Vertriebspartner Adaptive Instruments aus Am Stammsitz der Adlershofer LUM GmbH trafen sich im Januar die internationalen Vertriebspartner aus 21 Ländern mit den LUM-Mitarbeitern aus aller Welt zum jährlichen fachlichen und interkulturellen Austausch und legten damit die Grundlagen für das weitere nachhaltige Wachstum. LUM ist Marktführer für innovative analytische Messgeräte zur Partikelcharakterisierung und … Read more

Clariant acquires 30% of Beraca shares

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, and Beraca, a leading player in natural, sustainable and innovative ingredients, has entered into a strategic alliance which comprises the intention to acquire a 30% share of Beraca’s Division Health and Personal Care, with the possibility of major participation in the future. The transaction will be subject to … Read more

DSM: New distribution partnership with Arkem Kimya

Arkem Kimya serves as a sole third-party distributor of DSM’s full personal care product portfolio in Turkey, since January, 2015. The collaboration supports DSM’s aspiration accelerate the reach of personal care solutions in the Turkish market. Established in 1992 in Turkey, Arkem Kimya with over five hundred products in its portfolio, distributes ingredients for a … Read more

DSM Personal Care has signed distribution agreement for South Asia

DSM Personal Care, a global provider of ingredients and solutions for some of the world’s best-selling beauty products, has signed a new Distributor Agreement with Mascot Universal, effective from January 2015. Founded in 1969, Mascot Universal brings over 20 years of experience in distributing ingredients for the beauty, personal and healthcare industries across the Indian … Read more

Jeder Vierte verschenkt Weihnachten ein Parfum

Damen- und Herrendüfte sowie Körperpflegeprodukte sind besonders beliebte Weihnachtspräsente. Jeder vierte Verbraucher gibt an, Parfums unter den Baum zu legen. Das hat eine repräsentative Untersuchung vom VKE-Kosmetikverband und TNS Deutschland ergeben. Auch Geschenksets und Parfümeriegutscheine stehen für jeden Fünften in der Gunst der Schenkenden weit oben. Nahezu zehn Prozent verwöhnen ihre Liebsten mit einem Gutschein … Read more