International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – today announced that TriMas Corporation has acquired Lion Holdings Pvt. Ltd. The transaction closed July 25, 2014, at which time Lion Holdings became part of the Company’s Packaging segment. “We are pleased to add Lion Holdings to our portfolio of … Read more
Florasolvs® natural esters deliver powerful functional properties for new generation personal care and beauty innovations The HallStar Company, a Chicago-based specialty chemistry company, is pleased to announce a ytrategic expansion of its natural functional ingredients portfolio with the recent acquisition of the Florasolvs® natural esters product line of specialty ingredients from FloraTech, a globally renowned … Read more
Givaudan has announced the creation of a foundation aimed at reinforcing its commitment to charitable causes and its involvement in the communities in which it operates. The Givaudan Foundation has been founded in Geneva as an independent non-profit organisation. It will initiate and support projects, as well as grant donations, in the areas of humanitarian … Read more
Givaudan has acquired 100% of the shares of Soliance SA and its subsidiaries. Soliance provides active ingredients, derived from vegetable sources, microorganisms and microalgae. Soliance currently has two sites in France, located in Pomacle and Ile Grande, and employs 96 people. Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, said: “Soliance represents Givaudan’s first acquisition since that of … Read more
Coty and Avon have entered into a partnership by which select Coty fragrances will be marketed and sold through Avon Brazil’s network of 1.5 million independent sales Representatives. Brazil, Avon’s largest market, is also the largest fragrance market globally. The deal brings together Avon’s extensive network of Representatives in Brazil and Coty’s portfolio of celebrity … Read more
In line with the press release issued in February 2014, L’Oréal announces that it has finalised the acquisition of Decléor and Carita and completed the transfer of ownership.
L’Oréal’s Board of Directors authorized the acquisition by L’Oréal from Nestlé of a block of 48,500,000 L’Oréal shares, representing 8% of its share capital. This acquisition was conditioned upon the sale to Nestlé of L’Oréal’s holding in Galderma. L’Oréal and Nestlé signed the share purchase agreement; the completion of the sale is conditional upon the … Read more
Bitop has recently gained DKSH International and C.H. Erbslöh as distribution partners. By means of these cooperations, Bitop can offer its new active cosmetic ingredients Glycoin natural and 28Extremoin to manufacturers of the personal care industry in Asia and the most important European countries. Furthermore the company is able to strengthen its business with its … Read more
Merck has signed an agreement with Laboratory Skin Care for its cosmetic active ingredient Hydroxysomes Calcium. According to the agreement, Merck will market the active ingredient globally as a co-brand under the name Ronacare Hydroxysomes Calcium as of October 2014. In the interim, Merck will gradually take on the responsibility for marketing, sales, logistics and … Read more
Evonik Industries is selling its global line of skin-care products for professionals, a business that the company bundles under the brand name Stoko Professional Skin Care. The buyer, the Deb Group of Denby, Great Britain, offers skin-care systems used in occupational and public settings. The transaction closing is anticipated in two months, pending approval by … Read more
CREMER Care is committed to sustainability and clearly focused on the responsible use of natural resources in our daily business. The company understood early on that health, environmental awareness and traceability play just as large a role for consumers as quality and efficacy. During the development of a new cosmetic formulation, the influences on the … Read more
Kemira will acquire BASF’s global alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) emulsion business. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2014. With this transaction BASF, the supplier of paper chemistry, will further optimize its paper chemicals portfolio in order to focus on customer-oriented products and solutions to improve the efficiency of paper machines … Read more
CREMER OLEO GmbH & Co.KG joined the German Forum on Sustainable Palm Oil (FONAP – Forum Nachhaltiges Palmöl) in December 2013. FONAP is a national alliance of companies, associations and non-governmental organisations with the aim of jointly developing sound solutions to significantly increase the proportion of segregated palm oil and palm kernel oil or their … Read more
Following the announcement released in October 2013, L’Oréal and Shiseido have finalised the contracts for the acquisition by L’Oréal of Decléor and Carita. Closing will be effective pending remaining approvals from regulatory authorities. About L’Oréal L’Oréal has devoted itself to beauty for over 105 years. With its portfolio of 28 international, diverse and complementary brands, … Read more
Cotuplas is an Albéa subsidiary, based in France and employing 30 people. It is specialized in the design and manufacturing of machinery equipment for Albéa’s cosmetics and personal care laminate and plastic tube business. AISA is a family-run Swiss-based company and one of the leading suppliers of equipment, offering innovative laminate and seamless plastic tube … Read more
Cosmetic packaging provider Quadpack has purchased Krampak, a Spanish screen-printing company based in Torelló, in the heart of Catalonia’s Cosmetic Valley. The newest member of the Quadpack group of companies will benefit from a substantial investment to upgrade its facilities over the next few months. Once complete, Krampak will help improve efficiencies, accelerate response times … Read more
Avon Products has entered into an agreement through which Korres has granted Avon exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and market Korres products in Latin America. Created by Greek pharmacist George Korres, Korres is a Greek skincare brand established for its natural formulations. This long-term strategic alliance includes all major markets where Avon operates in Latin … Read more
Gojo Industries have acquired Laboratoires Prodene Klint. Based in France, Prodene Klint specializes in professional hygiene, cosmetics and disinfectant products. Gojo, a third-generation, family-owned company based in Akron, Ohio, is a global producer in skin health and hygiene products for away-from-home settings with product brands including Gojo soaps and hand cleaners and Purell Advanced Instant … Read more
TRI-K Industries, a Galaxy Surfactants Group Company, has acquired the business of Surfactants International and its division of Surety Laboratories from Actives International. Founded in 1977, Surfactants International provides ingredients of personal care, household and specialty industrial products, specifically surfactants, polymers and preservatives. This acquisition strengthens Galaxy’s presence in the United States with surfactants and … Read more
Stölzle Glass Group is a European manufacturers of high-end packaging glass for Perfumery & Cosmetics, Prestige Spirits, as well as Pharmaceuticals. Recently the Group has acquired Verreries de Masnières SAS and Bormioli Rocco Valorisation SAS from Bormioli Rocco Group SpA. Both sites are situated in North of France and will suit Stölzle’s glass network built … Read more