Bemotrizinol (BEMT), marketed by BASF as “Tinosorb” S, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a sunscreen active ingredient. Developed by Ciba Specialty Chemicals and later integrated into BASF through acquisition, BEMT is now available to the U.S. sunscreen market as one of the most effective UV filters. It is … Read more
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The German Packaging Institute (dvi) has a new management team. At a meeting on 1st March 2024, the members elected a new Executive Board including the chairman of the board. The new Chairman of the dvi is Thomas Reiner. The CEO of the Berndt+Partner Group was a co-founder of the dvi and its Chairman from … Read more
There has been an organisational change at the Crailsheim-based packaging machine manufacturer Schubert. At the end of February, Johannes Schubert took over the role of Head of Sales at Gerhard Schubert GmbH from Martin Sauter, who is relinquishing the position for health reasons. Johannes Schubert, who is currently Managing Director of Schubert Packaging Systems, will … Read more
The Douglas Group, today announced changes to its Supervisory Board. Following the successful IPO, two new Supervisory Board members, Pamela Knapp and Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou, have been appointed with effect from 21st March, 2024. The two succeed Michael Hinderer and Fritz Schulenburg, who stepped down from the Supervisory Board as planned with the IPO.www.douglas.com
As of 1st April, 2024, Eva Baumann takes over the position of CEO. Together with Prof Dr Klaus Müller, who acts as CFO, she forms the management of the internationally active CHT Group. As CEO, Eva Baumann is now responsible for Marketing, Sales, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources and Sustainability.www.cht.com
Berry Global is launching a refill version of its popular Exclusive stick, ideal for a wide range of personal care applications, including deodorants and solid formula face care and body care products. Part of Berry’s B Circular Range of sustainable packaging solutions, the Exclusive Refill adds reusability to the Exclusive’s existing benefits of mono-material construction … Read more
CPI has today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Nigel Perry MBE FREng will step down at the end of March 2020. Frank Millar, CPI’s Chief Operating Officer has been appointed his successor and will take on the role of CEO from April 2020. Nigel steps down after 17 years at CPI where he has … Read more
PSB Industries announces that it has entered exclusive negotiations with the Pochet family group with a view to acquiring its Qualipac plastic and metal packaging division. Qualipac achieved worldwide revenue of the order of €239 million in 2019 and has more than 2,300 employees. The Group possesses internationally recognized expertise for the transformation and decoration … Read more
Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, announced today that it has signed a binding offer to acquire Albea’s dispensing business for $900 million. This business is a leading global supplier of highly engineered pumps, sprayers and foam dispensing solutions to major branded consumer goods product companies in … Read more
Evonik has concluded a purchase agreement to acquire Wilshire Technologies, with the transaction to be completed by the end of January. Headquartered in Princeton NJ (USA), Wilshire Technologies supplies phytochemicals and derivatives to the global cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The new home for the cosmetics part of Wilshire’s product portfolio will be in Evonik’s Care … Read more
P&G plans to acquire Billie Inc., a growing female body care company committed to better serving women’s beauty and grooming needs. The deal complements P&G’s female grooming portfolio, which includes the Venus, Braun and joy brands, through the combination of strong digital and direct-to-consumer marketing capabilities, a growing range of personal care products, and a … Read more
Hoffmann Neopac, a global provider of plastic and metal packaging, has acquired a longstanding metal packaging partner, Netherlands-based CM Packaging. As of January 1, 2020, the company intends to operate as a single entity. The parties have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price. Hoffmann Neopac is also investing in a three-piece can making line … Read more
Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire the cosmetics business of Indena. Headquartered in Milan Italy, Indena is a global company dedicated to the identification, development and production of active ingredients derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and personal care industries. With almost a century of botanical experience, Indena has developed … Read more
The Neyret group, founded in 1823 in France is taking over 100% of Seram and its subsidiaries via its holding company NTH1. After the takeover, both Neyret and Seram will remain independent within the group in order to keep their staff, their specific characteristics and their agility, while enhancing their product ranges through intra-group synergies. … Read more
Coty and Kylie Jenner have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in order to jointly further develop Kylie’s existing beauty business into a global brand. Together, both companies will set and lead the strategic direction of the partnership, focusing on global expansion and entry into new beauty categories. Kylie and her team will continue to … Read more
Henkel has acquired Deva Parent Holdings, from a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation. Deva Parent Holdings owns DevaCurl, a high growth professional hair care business. Founded in 1994, the company offers high-growth, premium hair care and styling products for all types of curly and wavy hair with a comprehensive … Read more
German industrial cosmetics packaging company Louvrette has been acquired by international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack. The acquisition increases Quadpack’s injection-moulding capacity tremendously, making it one of the leading German industrial cosmetics packaging company Louvrette has been acquired by international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack. The acquisition increases Quadpack’s injection-moulding capacity tremendously, making … Read more
Cosmoprof North America delivers 17th edition of annual July trade show with total immersion into beauty universe and unparalleled business network opportunities Las Vegas, Nevada (August 1, 2019) Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), the largest B2B beauty exhibition in the Americas, hosted its 17th edition from July 28-30, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in … Read more